The mindbodygreen Podcast 504: How to think yourself younger | Mother of mindfulness Ellen Langer, Ph.D.
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Sep 25, 2023 
Ellen Langer, 'mother of mindfulness,' discusses mindset for optimal health, counterclockwise study, aging process, weight loss mindset, fatigue study, mind-body study on blood sugar, optimizing mind-body connection, managing anxiety, being more mindful, making mindful decisions, creating positive contagion, using mindfulness in a doctor-patient setting, balancing presence & planning, spontaneous remissions, childlike wonder
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Challenge Absolutes Like 1+1=2
- One plus one is not always two; real-world contexts change outcomes.
- Treat learned absolutes cautiously and be open to multiple perspectives.
Use Mindfulness to Reduce Stress
- Manage stress by realizing prediction is an illusion and events do not inherently cause stress.
- Ask why feared events might not happen and identify potential advantages if they do to reduce anxiety.
Mindfulness Creates Positive Contagion
- Mindfulness is contagious because mindful people appear calm and non-evaluative.
- Being mindful improves relationships as you see others' behaviors flexibly and positively.