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The benefits of mindfulness

Watch neuroscientist Neil Bailey provide an overview of the benefits of mindfulness and how it impacts our brain.

Watch neuroscientist Neil Bailey provide an overview of the benefits of mindfulness and how it impacts our brain.

Talking point

In this course, we assume that you’ve either completed our introductory course, Mindfulness for Wellbeing and Peak Performance and/or had some previous experience of practising mindfulness and applying mindfulness principles.

Since starting to practise mindfulness and becoming more aware, what changes have you noticed or benefits have you experienced?

Maybe you’ve become more productive or now approach something new with an open and nonjudgmental attitude? Consider sharing with other learners your thoughts in the Comments.

Don’t forget to contribute to the discussion by reviewing comments made by other learners, making sure you provide constructive feedback and commentary. You can also ‘Like’ comments or follow other learners throughout the course.

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