Michael Anderson
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Another runner. Good to hear! @RhiannonKnowles
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Michael Anderson made a comment
Hello. I'm a late starter here. Interested in mindfulness for everyday life, and sport (endurance running).
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Michael Anderson made a comment
I have used film sparingly in the classroom. Usually as short clips for an introduction to a topic. Last year we did group work where the students created video themselves. They enjoyed that although it was difficult to get the whole group working and not just one or two members.
Already from the introduction, I can see there are so many ways to use films...
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Michael Anderson replied to Paula Cole
Hi Paula. I'm in Guangzhou. Where are you?
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Michael Anderson made a comment
Hello. I'm Michael from New Zealand. I'm currently living in China and working as an English teacher at a college. My students are aged around 19 years old and the large classes are mixed ability. I'm looking for any way to liven up my classes.
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Being curious about my partner's day has lead to better communication between us. She has also commented that she finds me to be more positive these days.
Re: stress. I'm finding it getting slightly easier to feel when stress is building and redirect my attention back to the present. I will continue practicing. -
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Thanks. This is all very practical. With previous work-related stressful situations, my breathing gets shallow and I feel a very strong urge to walk away from the situation (flight response). On some occasions, I have just walked out. Not good for a teacher. I'm hoping over time with this new awareness of mindfulness that I can control my breathing and stress...
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This is a great list, thanks. I am going to print it out and have put it on my office wall and engage with different activities often. Re: five things I do on autopilot... 1) commuting on the subway 2) eating 3) walking between classes 4) endless hours on the phone or computer 5) showering
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Michael Anderson made a comment
I've enjoyed this week the most. Probably because, as mentioned in the previous video, knowing that rumination/self-blame is the major factor in mental health it empowers people to make change. It's something tangible we can take away with us.
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Very insightful. I agree with this study 110%. I'm also concurrently studying the Mindfulness and Wellbeing Future Learn course. In the past I used to ruminate a lot. A heck of a lot. In just two short weeks of practicing mindfulness (and learning from this course, too) my ruminating has significantly decreased and my outlook on life has turned around for the...
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Michael Anderson replied to Kim Brook
Usually with large sample sizes they can account for the things you've mentioned (I think. I'm no statistician.)
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Michael Anderson made a comment
Thanks very much. Well structured course..
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How do they get around people taking their ideas with crowdfunding? Do most get patents?
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Thanks everyone. Some good answers and then some good questions. Ellen, I also enjoy some daydreaming during the day, but like you, I'm also guilty of wandering into negative thoughts. Thanks for your comments everyone.
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Relaxing. I will build this into daily practice.
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Michael Anderson made a comment
I'm enjoying doing various meditations, either within the course material or on Smiling Mind. However, I'm a little confused. Throughout the day now I find whenever my mind wanders I'm bringing it back to the body, senses or the breath. If we are truly "in the moment" 100% of the time and have that awareness, when can we actually think e.g. make plans/goals...
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From the video I've learned - maybe reinforced is a better word - that I have to be kinder to myself. It was interesting to hear that building more compassion for oneself enables more capacity for compassion toward others.
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Michael Anderson replied to Karen Huntington
Great. Me, too. It's the little things like paying closer attention when friends or family are talking, or smiling when being served in a shop that I've noticed so far.
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Michael Anderson made a comment
I put my hand up. Most of my day is in default mind. Already it's making a difference being aware of this. Much easier to focus on study.
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I'm interested in how people deal with stress by using alcohol and other drugs. I find it interesting how parts of brain can be 'shut down' with addiction, for example, the prefrontal cortex controlling executive function and how the limbic system (reward and pleasure pathways) plays a role in this.
In my mind, mindfulness should play a significant role in...
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Interesting. Well done ladies. Not so sure about the product name, but the product is sure to sell.
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Fascinating about Mr. Yao's success story. I enjoy hearing how successful companies started.
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That's great, Isabella. Maybe having a QR scanner on the app that can scan various items in supermarkets/shops that tells the buyer if it was made in Mexico.
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I couldn't agree more with your post.
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What a great idea to build mindfulness into our daily routine.
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Wow! Eye-opening. I 100% have ADT and had never heard of it before. I've been reading up on it now. If I learn nothing else on this course, it's already (potentially) changed my life in a massive way. Thanks!
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That's interesting to hear, Rachel. What benefits have you found from doing the unit/s?
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Good idea, thanks.
I have that app. Keep going with the lunchtime club!
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Fantastic Deborah. I teach English in China. I'm also considering integrating mindfulness sessions with with my lessons. The problem is my students are beginner level with English and I'm not sure the best method to communicate the sessions to them (20/21-year-old). Work in progress. Good to hear you've had success.
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Michael Anderson made a comment
You both speak very well. Looking forward to the course.
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Michael Anderson made a comment
Hello. I'm from New Zealand and live in China. I used to do some meditation and yoga a while back and need to get back into a mindfulness way of life.
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Michael Anderson made a comment
1. Before watching the video (step 3.4), I had heard of brain dominance. I remember it being mentioned during my school and university days. I guess I was surprised to hear it was 'bogus' today, although it never really had any day-to-day practical implications for me anyway. Intriguing nonetheless.
2. I only took the first test and I was in the middle....
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Interesting that creativity can be translated into at least three different words in Chinese. I wonder what else has been 'lost in translation' in my classes with my students :)
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Thank you for sharing your story, Jacqui.
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Yes. Nice idea. I wish it were as easy as learning to read and write Korean. Learning Chinese characters is tricky for sure.
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"Fortunately, it’s entirely possible to learn to look at the world differently. And if we change the way we think, we’ll change the world." Nicely said.
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Michael Anderson replied to Michael Anderson
I don't doubt that. That has nothing to do with what I wrote though. And it's still up for debate where it will happen first. Yes, Google etc have had a head start, but Baidu has been in the race for sometime now, too. Also, Western countries are more stringent with regulations, whereas China can push through with innovation more quickly in some areas. It'll...
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Michael Anderson made a comment
Clear summary. Thanks.
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Michael Anderson made a comment
Duration, Degree and demand have been well covered in the comments below. With regards to demand, it's worth noting the supply of drivers, too. The success of the company has been largely due to the fact that thousands of Chinese that own (or can borrow) cars are working long hours for a relatively low salary (considering the cost of fuel and upkeep of...
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Culture definitely influences the way an individual of group tackles a problem. I've found since working in Korea and China that people are less inclined to attempt to solve problems without direction from management. This differs from a New Zealand approach where staff will often find solutions to problems and then bring them to management for implementation....
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I think you'd have to be a brave man (or woman) to bet on mental health problems resulting from 100% nature or 100% nurture. Surely as many have already commented before me, it's a combination of both.
In the video, it was interesting to see such vastly different views from academics. I'm looking forward to the readings.
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Michael Anderson made a comment
Wow! First day of the course and already 400 comments. Impressive. I'm Michael from New Zealand currently living in China.
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I found the follow on to her quote. Also inspiring... "Find a problem that you really are obsessed with and understand it better than anyone else, that's the only way to find a valuable answer. And do what you love, you'll do it and you'll love doing it and you'll be happy."
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@Belle Wong, thanks, that's a great quote.
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Michael Anderson made a comment
Problems
* Mixed level large English language classes i.e. lower level students not understanding.
* Not understanding menus and other things written in Chinese around the city. -
Interesting. Any idea of a solution? It's difficult balancing natural progression of a society and keeping cultural traditions.
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You're right. The problem of mobile phone battery life definitely needs addressing. Less than a day and needing charging :(
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Michael Anderson made a comment
Another fascinating video. Clear and easy to understand. I've never thought of finding "problems" as the first step to entrepreneurship. Seems so obvious now :)
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Michael Anderson made a comment
I work at a college in China with lengthy winter and summer vacations. I'm going to set up "English learning tourism trips" to New Zealand (I'm from NZ). After the semester, the students spend one week at a language centre in NZ then the next week we take a tour with a local (me) around the country using the English learnt during that previous week (and what...
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Michael Anderson made a comment
Thought-provoking video. Having worked in dozens of jobs since I was 11 years old, I have the work experience and can identify the opportunities that this video talks about. However.... doing something with these ideas is the problem. Really enjoying this course so far. Very interesting.
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I think we have to be careful with stereotypes and saying Chinese culture does not encourage innovation. Chinese definitely approach things differently, but in some areas they are world leaders.
I'm often amazed with the different technological advancements. For example, the WeChat app and vast range of uses that has from paying for taxis to paying bills...
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Michael Anderson made a comment
Good reminder about patience. With smartphones, computers and the non-stop connection with the Internet our attention spans have definitely decreased.
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Michael Anderson made a comment
Thanks. Interesting video.
