When we become aware of this, we can choose to change the response we emit, opting for other behaviors that are more adaptive and allow us to recover the balance we have lost in the face of the threat.
So…what can we conclude from all this?
In my opinion, we are faced with a real need.
The constant over-stimulation to bulk data which we are subjected in modern societies forces our brain and mind to work at a frenetic pace.
You may be interested in reading the entry “Busy Life Syndrome” .
This can cause a multitude of problems in our daily lives and our health.
If we don't take care of remedying this situation, no one else will.
Mindfulness is not a pseudoscience that promises us eternal happiness at a bargain price.
It is a skill that can be trained and improved, and the scientific literature increasingly supports this idea.
Of course, this is not a magic wand.
Like all training, it requires an appropriate attitude and effort.
In addition, we now have an excellent opportunity.
The new frontier that involves the integration of knowledge from Neuroscience and New Technological Interfaces, allows us new ways to “hack” our brain and activate new circuits that promote our balance and well-being.
In this sense, virtual reality and wearables expand the possibilities for mental training, education and even therapy.
You may be interested in reading the post “NeuroManagement and Virtual Reality: MindCalm” .
Of mindfulness, with the dangers that this entails in terms of perversion of the concept and professional intrusion, Mindfulness represents a real opportunity, not only for the people who practice it, but also for companies and society in general.