Ellen Langer

Kick off the weekend with a dose of mindfulness! 🌟 Ready to have some fun with your thoughts?

This book is the culmination of research on mindlessness and mindfulness conducted by Dr. Langer over the past 35 years.
https://www.ellenlanger.me/

“If you don’t have self-doubt, you’re mindless.” Until starting Tiger Therapy, I always thought self-doubt was an enemy to be vanquished. But Dr. Langer is another academic who has shared that self-doubt is important. In fact, she says, if you don’t feel self-doubt, you might be being mindless.

Research shows that most of us are mindless a lot of the time, but Dr. Langer believes that if we can work towards being more mindful it will help us tremendously in almost every facet of life. Her groundbreaking research has found that we can quite literally think ourselves younger, healthier and better - as well as totally changing our relationship with self-doubt.

(By the way - mindfulness is NOT to be mistaken for mediation.)

This episode is full of the most mind-blowing studies, experiments and stories that have the power to change how you think about how you think.

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https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/if-you-dont-have-self-doubt-youre-mindless-legendary/id1713333944?i=1000663146123

“If You Don’t Have Self-Doubt, You’re Mindless” - Legendary Psychologist Dr. Ellen Langer Dr. Ellen Langer is a legend in the field of psychology. And a legend at Harvard University. She’s the longest-serving professor of psychology at Harvard. She

🧠On this week’s episode of 's podcast! 🌞 Harvard psychology professor Dr. Langer shares decades of groundbreaking research on mindfulness, proving that our thoughts hold more power over our health and well-being than we ever realized.

Mindfulness isn’t complicated—it’s simply about noticing new things. 🌸 Tune in to this week’s Wellness Wednesday to discover how you already have the tools to improve your health just by shifting your mindset. 🎧 Listen now at the link in bio or here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dr-ellen-langer-on-mindfulness-and-the-healing/id1734490947?i=1000665232969 Thank you for the incredible conversation Danielle Robay and !

Dr. Ellen Langer on Mindfulness and the Healing Power of Thought Dr. Ellen Langer has been called the “mother of mindfulness” for her extensive research in the field of mindfulness – which she defines as the process of simply

When we become more mindful, we become happier, healthier, and more effective. It is literally and figuratively enlivening.

🧠✨ Can your mind help you control pain? Harvard psychologist Dr. Ellen Langer believes it can! Mind-body therapies can reframe your awareness of pain and empower you to use your mind to navigate it. 🧘‍♀️💪

In this powerful article, five-time world champion triathlete Lesley Paterson shares how her mindset helped her win a race with a broken shoulder and manage chronic Lyme disease. Dr. Langer’s research supports this, showing that our thoughts and emotions can significantly impact our physical health. By being mindful about decisions and focusing on possibilities, we can reduce pain, stress, and even improve outcomes. 🌿✨

Pain isn’t just physical—it’s also influenced by how we think and feel. Embracing a mindful approach could be the key to better health and a more empowered life. 💡Read more https://health.usnews.com/wellness/mind/articles/pain-and-the-mind-body-connection 💫

How to Ease Pain Using the Mind-Body Connection Mind-body therapies can help you reframe awareness of pain, so you can learn to use your mind to control pain.

⏳✨ Can our perception of time speed up the healing process? According to a new study led by Harvard researchers Peter Aungle and Dr. Ellen Langer, the answer might just be yes! Their groundbreaking research, published in Nature Scientific Reports, reveals that minor bruises fade faster when patients believe more time has passed than actually has. 🌱🧠 Read more
https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2024/03/glimpse-into-how-mind-may-affect-healing/

Dr. Langer, a pioneering expert in mind-body unity, has long shown that our mindset can impact our physical well-being. This study builds on her influential work, demonstrating that even abstract beliefs—like the perception of time—can meaningfully shape how our bodies heal. 💡💪

What does this mean for us? Mind over matter isn't just a saying—it's a reality that could transform our approach to health and healing. Imagine the possibilities for recovery, especially in more serious cases. 🌸💫

Glimpse into how the mind may affect healing — Harvard Gazette Study finds bruising fades faster in patients who are led to believe more time has passed than actually has.

🌧️🌸 Ever find yourself stuck in a cycle of worrying about what could go wrong, like Joyce in this story? Many of us default to negative scenarios, but it doesn't have to be that way. Harvard psychologist and mindfulness pioneer Dr. Ellen Langer reminds us that shifting our perspective can make a profound difference in our mental and physical well-being. 🌱✨ Read more https://sixtyandme.com/shifting-to-optimistic-perspective/

Dr. Langer’s groundbreaking research, including her famous studies on aging and perceived control, reveals that our mindset can transform not only how we feel but how we experience life. By choosing to embrace a more optimistic or “wait and see” approach, we invite positive possibilities into our lives. 🧠💪

So, next time those "what-ifs" creep in, try shifting your focus to the potential for joy and growth. Your mind and body will thank you! 💫

Let's Shift to an Optimistic Perspective in All Life Scenarios | Sixty and Me For most of us it's easier to worry in all situations, but shifting to an optimistic perspective can have a positive outcome on our wellbeing.