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Embrace Your Right to Happiness with Mindfulness Expert, Sharon Babineau

E84 • Aug 7, 2019 • 38 mins

In this episode, Roxanne converses with Sharon Babineau about the significance of mindfulness. They delve into the role of positive psychology, the techniques and benefits of practicing mindfulness, and its influence in personal life and workplaces. They also discuss mindfulness in corporate leadership and how to overcome challenges when starting meditation.

Key Points

Mindfulness is about being present in the moment, paying attention on purpose without judgment, and can be practiced through simple techniques such as focusing on the breath or being aware of one's thoughts as they pass by like clouds.
Incorporating mindfulness in the workplace can help reduce stress, improve productivity, and foster a positive environment, with benefits ranging from better sleep to improved eating habits and reduced conflict.
Starting a mindfulness practice can be as simple as taking a few minutes each day to breathe and be present, and while initial attempts may feel challenging, with time and practice, it can create new, positive neural pathways in the brain.

Happiness and contentment are something that we are all searching for. On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, we welcome Inspirational Speaker and Author, Sharon Babineau. Sharon Babineau is a corporate wellness facilitator, decorated military soldier, inspirational speaker (inc TEDX), and author. Sharon's unique life experiences have taken her around the world and has formed the perspective and wisdom she shares with audiences today.

Authentic Touch Points

My path to mindfulness. 3:00 How I applied mindfulness to my daily life. 8:00 Mindfulness is being in the moment. 13:00 Tips on becoming mindful. 18:25 Mindfulness in the workplace. 22:20 What can help you become more mindful. 27:30 Mindful leadership. 34:25

Sharon is a mindfulness specialist, acquiring mindfulness skills was key to her recovery from the grief of losing her loved ones. She trained in these meaningful methods so she could provide others with these practical tools and strategies to live a well-balanced and optimal life at work and home.

Sharon is also a motivational speaker and continues to find meaning in tragedy; she is the founder of Maddie's Everlasting Wish, an organization dedicated to her daughter, that inspires youth to make a difference in the world.

I encourage you to reach out at any time with thoughts or questions.

Thanks! Roxanne

Links:

http://mindfulsolutionsforchange.com Roxanne’s LinkedIn profile:https://www.linkedin.com/in/roxannederhodge/ Roxanne’s email: [email protected] Chat with Roxanne: https://roxannederhodge.com/chat/ Roxanne’s previous podcasts: https://roxannederhodge.com/blog/

Speakers

Roxanne Derhodge

Host • 33%

Sharon Babineau

Guest • 65%

Chapters

0:00	Introduction and guest background: Sharon Babineau
2:14	Understanding mindfulness and its importance
9:57	Processing emotions through mindfulness
14:37	The power of positive psychology and rewiring negative thoughts
18:12	Techniques and benefits of mindfulness practice
21:59	Impact of mindfulness in personal life and workplaces
24:47	Mindfulness and leadership in corporations
27:28	Challenges and solutions when starting mindfulness meditation
32:03	Incorporating mindfulness in the workplace
34:34	Contacting Sharon for mindfulness training and resources
37:14	Closing remarks and contact details for Roxanne Derhodge

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