Mindfulness Mirrors
Mindfulness Mirror on the wall
Which leadership foundation do I model most of all?
🪞 Intention
🪞 Curiosity
🪞 Empathy
🪞 Gratitude
🪞 Compassion
It’s no secret Mindfulness is a self-reflective practice.
A non-judgemental and compassionate witnessing of your unfolding experience.
However…
The foundational habits at its core can be applied to both our INNER and OUTER worlds.
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Mindfulness Mirrors
🪞 Intention
Mindfully set intentions align deeply held values with a purposeful sense of direction.
Inner → Aligned Intention
Outer → Purposeful Action
Purpose set, we act with clarity and consistency. Teams feel psychologically safe. Inspired.
Pre-frontal-cortex powered goal-setting 🧠
🪞 Curiosity
Consciously looking within, we open our capacity for learning, personal growth and healing.
Inner → Reflective Inquiry
Outer → Beginner’s Mind
Receptive and open, we create space for fresh perspective, so ideas + innovation can bloom.
Increased cognitive flexibility and memory 🧠
🪞 Empathy
Non-judgemental, caring, and patient noticing of emotional states, lowers stress reactivity.
Inner → Self-empathy
Outer → Mirrored neurons
They fire when we consciously walk in others’ shoes. We see perspective. Share experience.
Insula-tuned empaths keep healthy boundaries 🧠
🪞 Gratitude
Mindfully ‘taking in the good’ is an intentional act of self-care, requiring no fortune or luck.
Inner → Rewiring positively
Outer → Builds stronger bonds
Authentic gratitude expressed regularly encourages trusting, bonded and motivated teams.
Neural pathways wired for positivity 🧠
🪞 Compassion
Self-kindness eases suffering. And can be a mindful path to emotional balance and stress resilience.
Inner → Self-compassion
Outer → Compassion for others
Recognising the suffering of others and consciously seeking to alleviate it, boosts wellbeing and belonging.
Oxytocin infused caregiving 🧠
The Dopamine Train
Stimulating our brains and bodies towards healthier outcomes.
Inspiring those we lead or care for, in meaningful ways.
See a mirror worth your reflection?
