Mindfulness Science Program for Schools and Students
Mindfulness in Education: Learning from a School-based Mindfulness Intervention through the Mindful Science Centre
Emotional Intelligence based Mindfulness practices have been promoted as a promising way to reduce stress and anxiety in students and improve their academic and behavioral outcomes.
Mindful Science Centre have carefully designed a self reported mindfulness program that correlates significantly with better academic achievement and behavioral outcomes. The Mindfulness Program encouraged school based mindfulness intervention that improve students’ sustained attention, their self-control, better sleep and diminished stress to increased focus on learning.
Background and Research
Over the past decade, training in mindfulness the intentional cultivation of moment-by-moment non-judgmental focused attention and awareness—has spread from its initial western applications in medicine to other fields, including education.
Research on the neurobiology of mindfulness in suggests that sustained mindfulness practice can enhance attentional and emotional self-regulation and promote flexibility, pointing toward significant potential benefits for both teachers and students.
Early research on mindfulness based training initiatives suggest that training in mindfulness skills can increase sense of well-being and self-efficacy, as well as their ability to manage classroom behavior and establish and maintain supportive relationships with students.
Mindful Science research program have collectively demonstrated a range of cognitive, social, and psychological benefits to students. These include improvements in working memory, attention, academic skills, social skills, emotional regulation, and self-esteem, as well as self-reported improvements in mood and decreases in anxiety, stress, and fatigue.
Mindful Science Centre is working on more rigorous research program for collection of scientific data on the benefits of mindfulness-based interventions in education
Mindfulness is a foundation for education. mindfulness provides the optimal conditions for learning and teaching and also supports all pedagogical approaches.
Mindfulness practices help students focus and pay attention. A few minutes of mindfulness practice can improve the learning environment. Many teachers report that on the days when students practice mindfulness, the students are calmer and the class accomplishes more than on days when mindfulness is not practiced.
Duration
- Half day and 1 day Program
Audience
Students and educators
Learning out come
Research over the past few decades has found that mindfulness training develops:
- Increased attention
- Increased executive function (working memory, planning, organization, and impulse control)
- Decreased ADHD behaviors—specifically hyperactivity and impulsivity
- Fewer conduct and anger management problems
- Increased emotional regulation
- Increased self-calming
- Increased social skills and social compliance
- Increased care for others
- Decreased negative affect, or emotions
- Decreased anxiety in general and text anxiety in particular
- Decreased depression
- Increased sense of calmness, relaxation, and self-acceptance
- Increased self-esteem
- Increased quality of sleep
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The Paradox of Success: Why Having It All Can Still Feel Empty
Hello Leaders and Changemakers,
Success is something we all chase money, recognition, strong relationships yet many still feel unfulfilled even after achieving it. Have you ever wondered why success doesn’t always bring the happiness we expect? That’s the question I explore in my recent video.
The Story: Chasing the Horizon
We live in a world that constantly tells us to want more. The unmarried long for marriage, while the married sometimes dream of divorce. The young want to grow old, and the old wish they could turn back time. It’s easy to think the grass is greener on the other side, but what if the problem isn’t what we lack but how we perceive what we already have?
I’ve found that this paradox extends into the workplace. We chase promotions, bigger salaries, and more recognition, believing these external achievements will bring lasting happiness. Yet, many leaders and team members confess to feeling empty despite these markers of success.
Main Learnings: Shifting the Focus Inward
1. Appreciate What Is, Instead of Chasing What Isn’t
As the video highlights, “nothing grows without care”. If we’re always focused on what we don’t have, we neglect to nurture what we do. This applies to our careers, our teams, and our own well being. Take a moment to appreciate your current position, your colleagues, and your skills. Gratitude can transform a sense of lack into one of abundance.
2. Realize That “Enough” Is Within Reach
The pursuit of more can be endless. There will always be a higher mountain to climb. True contentment comes from recognizing that “everything you need is already within your reach.” This doesn’t mean we shouldn’t strive for improvement, but that we should do so from a place of inner satisfaction.
3. Mindfulness Unlocks the Blessings We Overlook
In our busy lives, we often overlook the blessings around us. Mindfulness helps us slow down, breathe, and truly see the opportunities, relationships, and moments of joy that fill our days. As leaders, we can foster this awareness in our teams by encouraging regular pauses for reflection and gratitude.
Redefining Success
Success isn’t just about promotions, money, or recognition. True success is measured by how fulfilled, present, and content we feel in our everyday lives.
Wisdom for Leaders and Teams
As leaders, it’s our responsibility to create a culture where success is not just about external achievements but also about inner fulfillment.
Here are a few practical steps:
- Encourage Gratitude: Start meetings by sharing something you appreciate about your team or your work.
- Promote Work Life Balance: Remind your team that their value is not tied to their productivity alone.
- Foster Open Dialogue: Create a safe space for team members to discuss their feelings and aspirations.
Final Thoughts
The key to lasting happiness isn’t about accumulating more but about appreciating what we have and finding contentment within ourselves. When we shift our focus from the external to the internal, we discover that everything we need is already within our reach.
Let’s lead with mindfulness, creating workplaces where success is measured not just by profits but by the well being and fulfillment of every individual.
With gratitude and awareness,
Manish Behl
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Manish Behl
Manish Behl
Global Mindfulness Expert | Founder – Mindfulness India Summit & Mindful Science Centre. Manish Behl is a globally respected expert in Mindfulness, Emotional Intelligence, and Leadership, known for helping individuals and organisations thrive through science-backed practices.
Founder of Mindfulness India Summit and Mindful Science Centre, he brings over 25 years of CEO-level experience and is an ICF PCC coach. His work equips leaders with tools to reduce stress, enhance focus, and lead with clarity and purpose.
A TEDx speaker and neuroscience advocate, Manish inspires transformation through practical insights that boost performance, resilience, and wellbeing.
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EXPERIENCED TEAM
We have an ensemble of highly-qualified mindfulness and meditation practitioners from various fields with decades of experience.
POPULAR WORKSHOPS
We promote mindfulness with tailored workshops intended for corporate, universities, schools, and individuals.
MINDFULNESS EVENTS
MSC hosts multiple events and conferences on topics of mindfulness and emotional intelligence.
MINDFULNESS RESOURCES
We publish a variety of scientific-based research and provide keynotes to promote mindfulness for life and work.
CUSTOMISED TRAINING
We offer a customised approach for training since every individual requires a different way to adopt mindfulness.
CONSTANT SUPPORT
Our team offers the right support to individuals who require self-control, objectivity, flexibility, improve focus, and gain mental clarity.