How to Be More Present, Tap Into Curiosity, & Build Mindfulness Skills to Support Your Mental Health (mental health listening p.2) [63]

In this episode, we're exploring our element of Curiosity and the power of presence. Present-moment attention fuels curiosity, allowing you to "see what is" with a more expansive perspective, "accept what is" with less anxiety, and take wise action (or the wisdom to take no action) in a way that benefits you and those around you. Presence is the first of those aspects of deep listening that we noted last episode. And we get it, "being present" can sometimes come off like a cliche, but it's really more than just a hashtag or a title of a self-help book. Tapping into your ability to be more present is a learnable skill that gives you a superpower... the power of choice.    About: The Joy Lab Podcast is an Ambie-nominated podcast that blends science and soul to help you cope better with stress, anxiety, and depression. It's hosted by integrative psychiatrist Dr. Henry Emmons and holistic mental health researcher Dr. Aimee Prasek. The podcast is best paired with the Joy Lab App. Bonus: spread some joy and keep this podcast ad-free by donating (Joy Lab is powered by the nonprofit Pathways North and your donations are tax-deductible). Listen & follow the Joy Lab Podcast on your favorite listening app: Spotify | Apple | YouTube Links and Sources: Dubliners by James Joyce Relationships between measures of I- and D-type curiosity, ambiguity tolerance, and need for closure: An initial test of the wanting-liking model of information-seeking. Find it here. The Role of Attentional Control in the Relationship Between Mindfulness and Anxiety. Find it here. Neural mechanisms of attentional control in mindfulness meditation. Find it here. Attentional focus in endurance activity: new paradigms and future directions. Find it here. Please remember that this content is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice and is not a replacement for advice and treatment from a medical professional. Please consult your doctor or other qualified health professional before beginning any diet change, supplement, or lifestyle program. Please see our terms for more information. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call the NAMI HelpLine: 1-800-950-6264 available Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. - 10 p.m., ET. OR text "HelpLine" to 62640 or email NAMI at [email protected]. Visit NAMI for more. You can also call or text SAMHSA at 988 or chat 988lifeline.org