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become more connected to yourself, to others and to the
world around you
increase self-awareness
become less disturbed by and less reactive to unpleasant
experiences
learn the distinction between you and your thoughts
have more direct contact with the world, rather than living
through your thoughts
learn that everything changes; that thoughts and feelings
come and go like the weather
have more balance, less emotional volatility
experience more calm and peacefulness
develop self-acceptance
improve focus and concentration
increase self-awareness
reduce the impact and influence of stressful thoughts and
feelings
facilitate better relationships
catch self-defeating behaviors, and substitute more effective
ones
become aware of self-defeating thought processes, and 'let
them go'
All of this boils down to 3 major benefits: improved performance,
reduced stress, and greater satisfaction in work and life.
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