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3702: Why Creating More Kindness and Compassion Matters by Dr. Jenny Brockis on Improving Cognitive Function
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Episode 3702:
Dr. Jenny Brockis explores how compassion is a vital skill for thriving in life and work, not just a feel-good gesture. Drawing from neuroscience and human behavior, she explains how practicing compassion boosts well-being, strengthens relationships, and enhances cognitive function, making us better leaders, colleagues, and people.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://drjennybrockis.com/2019/7/18/creating-more-compassion-matters/
Quotes to ponder:
"Compassion matters because it helps us to thrive as human beings."
"Compassion isn’t weak or fluffy. It’s courageous and strong."
"When we feel seen, heard and valued, we’re more open to connection, engagement and change."
Episode references:
Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education: https://ccare.stanford.edu/
The Greater Good Science Center: https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/
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3702: Why Creating More Kindness and Compassion Matters by Dr. Jenny Brockis on Improving Cognitive Function
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement
Manage episode 500153894 series 2517163
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.
Episode 3702:
Dr. Jenny Brockis explores how compassion is a vital skill for thriving in life and work, not just a feel-good gesture. Drawing from neuroscience and human behavior, she explains how practicing compassion boosts well-being, strengthens relationships, and enhances cognitive function, making us better leaders, colleagues, and people.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://drjennybrockis.com/2019/7/18/creating-more-compassion-matters/
Quotes to ponder:
"Compassion matters because it helps us to thrive as human beings."
"Compassion isn’t weak or fluffy. It’s courageous and strong."
"When we feel seen, heard and valued, we’re more open to connection, engagement and change."
Episode references:
Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education: https://ccare.stanford.edu/
The Greater Good Science Center: https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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