Mindfulness in work and education
Watch Craig and Richard talk about how mindfulness can be used to improve work and study performance as well as improve our ability to deal with distraction and procrastination, and …
Course: Mindfulness for Wellbeing and Peak Performance
The history and science of mindfulness
Watch Craig and Richard provide an overview of the history of mindfulness, and explore the science and the research that’s informed the use of mindfulness in clinical settings. The origins …
Technology and sustained attention
Watch neuroscientist Neil Bailey discuss the impact that technology can have on our attention and how mindfulness meditation can help focus your attention. If you’d like to find out more …
Frequently asked questions about formal mindfulness practice
Watch course mentor Dr Sherelle Connaughton answer some frequently asked questions about formal mindfulness practice. If you’re interested in some other common questions, make your way through this step for …
Mindful driving
Watch Richard talk about mindful driving. While you’re watching, consider the ‘everyday’ activities that you engage with throughout your day and reflect on how you might apply mindfulness to the …
Interested in discovering techniques to help you maintain a mindful life?
We hope you’ve thoroughly enjoyed the course and have a new awareness of mindfulness techniques can improve your communication skills, relationships and emotional health. Now that you’ve had some experience …
Advice about mindfulness
Before we get too far into the practice of mindfulness it is worthwhile noting that although it has been demonstrated to be a very safe and effective intervention for a …
Feedback from Craig and Richard
Watch Richard, Sherelle and Craig’s feedback video on YouTube Course Educators Associate Professor Craig Hassed, and Dr Richard Chambers, along with course mentor Dr Sherelle Connaughton have recorded an informal …
Mindfulness, ethics and values
Watch Craig and Richard explore the link between mindfulness, values and ethics, and see how we can use mindfulness to start engaging in more ethical behaviour ourselves. As we become …
Feedback from Craig and Richard
Watch Richard, Craig and Adrian’s feedback video on YouTube Course Educators Associate Professor Craig Hassed, and Dr Richard Chambers, along with course mentor Dr Adrian Medhurst have recorded an informal …
Introduction to week 5
Watch Craig Hassed introduce this week’s topic on the relationship between mindfulness, communication and relationships. The week’s topics will include the theory of mindful communication but also the informal practice …
How self-compassion impacts performance
Watch Craig and Richard discuss how self-compassion can improve study and work performance. Talking point Within the Comments, consider sharing with other learners your thoughts on issues raised in the …
The cognitive practices of mindfulness
Watch Craig introduce the ‘big four’ cognitive aspects of mindfulness (perception, acceptance, non-attachment and presence of mind) and discuss how the formal practice of mindfulness meditation can help us to …
Distraction and procrastination – 2
Watch Craig and Richard explore in more detail the concept of distractor influence and how it contributes to reduced performance. Talking point Within the Comments, consider sharing with other learners …
Stress, wellbeing and cognitive practices
Watch Craig extend the exploration of default mode to examine how it leads to stress and reduced performance and then discuss the ‘Big 4’ cognitive practices – perception, non-attachment, acceptance …
