Summary
The article discusses the importance of mindfulness, which means paying attention to what you are doing. Research by Harvard psychologist Ellen Langer suggests that being mindful can improve well-being and have positive physical effects, like weight loss and lower blood pressure.
Key Facts
- Mindfulness means being aware of what you're doing and noticing new things.
- Ellen Langer is a Harvard psychologist known for studying mindfulness.
- Being mindful can have physical benefits, such as helping with weight loss and lowering blood pressure.
- A study showed that people who thought of cleaning as exercise lost weight and had better health measures.
- Simple mindful actions like walking more or thinking about your posture can improve well-being.
- Langer suggests noticing new things around you and getting comfortable with change to develop a mindful mindset.
