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Ellen J. Langer is a professor of psychology at Harvard University and a pioneering researcher in the field of mindfulness.
Known for: The Mindful Body: Thinking Our Way to Chronic Health
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The Mindful Body: Thinking Our Way to Chronic Health
In this book, psychologist Ellen J. Langer explores how our thoughts, beliefs, and perceptions can profoundly influence our physical health. Drawing on decades of research in mindfulness and cognitive psychology, she argues that the mind and body are not separate entities but parts of a single, dynamic system. By becoming more mindful—aware of context and open to new possibilities—we can reshape our experiences of aging, illness, and well-being.
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The Concept of Mindfulness
Over the years, mindfulness has become a common term in wellness circles, often reduced to breathing practices or meditation techniques. But what I mean by mindfulness is something broader and more empirically grounded: an alert, flexible state of awareness characterized by active engagement with th...
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Historical and Scientific Background
Long before writing this book, I was fascinated by experiments that hinted that thought could alter biology. Consider the placebo effect: if someone believes that a pill will relieve pain, their body often generates biochemical changes that mimic real pharmacological effects. Yet, for decades, this ...
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About Ellen J. Langer
Ellen J. Langer is a professor of psychology at Harvard University and a pioneering researcher in the field of mindfulness. Her work has challenged conventional ideas about mind-body dualism and has influenced psychology, medicine, and education. She is also the author of 'Mindfulness' and 'Counterc...
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Ellen J. Langer is a professor of psychology at Harvard University and a pioneering researcher in the field of mindfulness. Her work has challenged conventional ideas about mind-body dualism and has influenced psychology, medicine, and education. She is also the author of 'Mindfulness' and 'Counterc...
Ellen J. Langer is a professor of psychology at Harvard University and a pioneering researcher in the field of mindfulness. Her work has challenged conventional ideas about mind-body dualism and has influenced psychology, medicine, and education. She is also the author of 'Mindfulness' and 'Counterclockwise.'
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