Mindfulness is the concept of living in the present, without those distracting thoughts, and without worrying about the future. Living in the moment has proven health benefits, and not only helps you to live a better life, but also helps you to live a more productive one. Mindfulness aids concentration, can improve sleep, and increase memory retention, not just because you're paying attention when you're mindful, but also because of reduced stress.
This course will teach you to master mindfulness so you can begin integrating mindful practices into your daily life, to reduce stress, to increase happiness, and to ensure that you're living every day to its fullest.
Recommended Study Time: 30 hours
Requirements: International Open Academy courses are designed for anyone with an interest in learning. No formal qualifications are required to study with us. Our courses are suitable if you want to learn new skills, start a new career, or if you’re already working in a particular industry and wish to upgrade your talents and enhance your resume.
Lessons
Module 1: What Is Mindfulness
- Introducing Mindfulness
- How Being Present Reduces Stress
- The Health Benefits of Living Mindfully
- How Mindfulness Affects Your Life
- Getting Started with Meditation
- Living in the Present
Module 2: Reducing Stress
- How Stress Affects our Lives
- Mindfulness and Stress
- Acceptance
- Identifying Stress Factors In Your Life
- A 10 Minute Stress Reducing Exercise
- Recognizing and Controlling Anxiety
Module 3: Cultivating Happiness
- Mindfulness and Happiness
- Switching Off
- Practicing Gratitude
- Environment, Influences, and Energy
- Stop & Redirect Unhappy Thoughts
- Training Yourself to Be Happy
Module 4: Mindfulness Practices
- The Science of Mindfulness
- Breathwork
- Hobbies
- Exercise
- Meditation
- Letting Go and Thought Analysis
Module 5: Introducing Mindfulness Into Your Daily Life
- Switched on Mindfulness
- A Set Time for Mindfulness
- Understanding Moods and Emotions
- Understanding Automatic Thought
- Mindfulness in Actions
- Mindfulness on Autopilot
