Mindfulness
“Mindfulness is when you are truly there, mind and body together. When your mind is there with your body, you are established in the present moment.” - Thich Nhat Hanh
Here, we have gathered a variety of resources to support the many pathways to a more mindful life:
Mindfulness Apps
Many mindfulness apps have been developed as meditation aids. Others are geared toward helping us to stay more present throughout the day, using a periodic bell or reminder.
Most of them have a free trial period. Some require a subscription, while others provide enough free content to support your ongoing mindfulness practice.
- 12 of the Best Meditation Apps of 2022Heathline article reviewing a number of meditation apps.
Podcasts
- Ten Percent Happier
"Though not specific to people in medicine, this podcast examines different strategies for improving mental health through interviews with various experts, scientists, and celebrities." - The Human Doctor
"Two academic internists, Kimberly Manning, MD, from Emory University School of Medicine, and Ashley McMullen, MD, from the University of California, San Francisco, School of Medicine, team up to converse and share stories that illustrate the human side of medicine."
Breathing
- Koru Mindfulness MeditationFollow along with Dr. Jenna Bauer, Assistant Director for Stress Management Programs at UIC, as she shows you breathing and mindfulness meditation techniques.
- Three Breathing ExercisesBreathing techniques for reducing stress & anxiety, and increasing energy & alertness. Created by Andrew Weil, M.D.
Guided Meditations
- Self-Compassion Meditation Video PlaylistIn this video playlist, Dr. Jenna Bauer guides you through various self-compassion meditation techniques.
- Additional Meditation Video PlaylistHere are a few more helpful videos to guide you through various meditation techniques.