RESOURCES & RECOMMENDATIONS
Here is our list of resources and recommendations related to mindfulness including what to read, watch, listen to, and courses/programs to take.
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ATOMIC HABITS
For Reading
Atomic Habits by James Clear is a great resource for those looking to make small changes to their lives, build good habits and break bad ones.
Learn To:
Develop a stronger identity 
and believe in yourself.
Make tiny, easy changes that deliver big results.
Get back on track when you
 get off course.
Overcome a lack of motivation
 and will power.
Design your environment 
to make success easier.
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HEADSPACE ON NETFLIX
For Watching
In collaboration with Netflix, headspace offers two guides and one interactive meditation module for viewers looking to practice mindfulness.
Headspace: Guide to Meditation
The guide to mediation is a meditation series that looks at the benefits of meditation while offering techniques and guided meditations.
Learn To:
Let Go
Fall in Love with Life
Deal with Stress
Deal with Pain
Achieve Limitless Potential
And more!
Check out the trailer here: https://youtu.be/H77PL7SlI1M
HEADSPACE: GUIDE TO SLEEP
For Watching
The guide to sleep helps viewers to improve their sleep, unpacks misconceptions, offers friendly tips and offers a guided wind-down session
Check out the trailer here: https://youtu.be/GVzKqr3Dss0
HEADSPACE: UNWIND YOUR MIND - INTERACTIVE
For Watching
Unwind your mind is an interactive experience that allows viewers to "click" and choose their own, personalized breathing exercises and path to relaxation based on their current mood or mindset
Check out the trailer here: https://youtu.be/H65oSNmSLmc
COURSES TO TAKE AT MCMASTER
Positive Psychology
PSYCH 3BA3
This course will explore the physiology, psychological effects, and adaptive value of positive emotional and cognitive responses to the outside world, and to our own thoughts and behaviors.
Body, Mind, Spirit
HLTHSCI 3E03
This course gives students an opportunity for students to apply concepts related to the body, mind and spirit for a happier, calmer and successful student life. Students will be invited to find ways to facilitate personal flourishing and live a meaningful life. Additionally this course engages in an eight-week modified Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction program where participants will develop the capacity for greater calm in addition to learning practical skills to manage stress.