Mindfulness

Why Mindfulness & Strengths? 12 Reasons

Here are 12 ways that mindfulness can help your strengths practice and strengths of character can help your mindfulness practice.

A Mindful Pause To Change Your Day

Here is one simple exercise that will help you slow down and reconnect with your strengths.

Mindfulness and Strengths in Daily Life + Mindfulness Report

The Power of Character Strengths: Appreciate and Ignite Your Positive Personality

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Dr. Ryan Niemiec

Ryan M. Niemiec, PsyD, is author or co-author of nine books, an award-winning psychologist and a widely traveled international speaker. Ryan is the creator of MBSP and has led hundreds of mindfulness groups over the last two decades. As education director of the global nonprofit, VIA Institute on Character, he's a leading voice in the education, research, and practice of character strengths. He lives with his family, which includes three young and zestful children, near Cincinnati, Ohio.

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Stress

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