By Alex Tzelnic — 2019
Athletes and teams looking for an extra edge are turning to mindfulness and mental-skills training to improve performance and well-being.
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How can Buddhism and mindfulness help people?
Adjusting your attitude is easier than you think.
When you truly focus your attention to the task, the switch to thinking mindfully about your action results in a change in your feelings and behavior.
An attitude of heightened awareness and focused attention can have great benefits.
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Relaxing the mind is a big goal of Buddhist practice, but to do that you need to relax your body as well. Sister Chan Khong teaches us a three-step practice to access a deep restfulness that rivals sleep.
Representation is crucial. It shows LGBT people that they can live the life they want, regardless of their sexuality. It tells them they can be successful in their chosen career, whether that’s sport or business, irrespective of how they were born.