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Andrés Martín Asuero: «From the uneasiness, good decisions are not made»
Psychology
The psychologist and certified mindfulness instructor, introducing the MBSR stress reduction program in Spain in 2004, tells how to get started in mindfulness
“The mindfulness It has been a small revolution in health and health programs. personal development». With these words Andrés Martín Asuero, a doctor in psychology and certified mindfulness instructor, summarizes the introduction of the MBSR stress reduction program in Spain in 2004, which this therapy technique has meant in the world, adding that it is about being able to pay attention to what is done and recognize the impact it has on yourself.
“Mindfulness makes us passionate about what we live and take advantage of what we pay attention to,” says the expert.
Since the first study published in our country in 2005 on the effect of MBSR training for
reduce stressWe have seen mindfulness programs appear in universities, schools, hospitals, sports teams and also in companies and public and private organizations. «Thanks to mindfulness many people can train a healthy, happy and effective mind, with which to better cope with life challenges», Says the expert.
Get started in mindfulness
Like any other activity, it is not easy to get started in the mindfulness, but with desire and determination this can become a way of life. Andrés Martín Asuero comments that the first thing to do is take tutorials on social networks or choose a good reading: «There is a lot of material on social networks but not all of quality, so I advise choosing a good book from someone with a proven track record ».
Although you can already read a couple of Andrés Martín Asuero’s books that can be found in bookstores («A light within you» or «Plenamente», among others), the mindfulness expert is also available in Diana, the «skill» of meditation and voice mindfulness in Spanish guided by experts. With it you will learn the fundamentals of mindfulness and how to increase your resilience in the face of any difficulty.
And to the question of how long do I have to do mindfulness, the answer is easy: it depends on interest. According to Andrés Martín Asuero (@andresmartinasuero), the demanding MSBR program is for those who have stress and want to neutralize the negative effect it produces on them. “45 minutes would be enough, and if you are not stressed and just want to enjoy a pleasant moment, you can start with 15-minute practices. In fact mine in the «skill» of Alexa last that », he concludes.
What is it for
Andrés Martín Asuero says that there are three principles by which society should start with mindfulness:
— Cultivate the good.
— Paying attention as a way to cultivate well-being. “From the restlessness, good decisions are not made, so it is better not to multitask to have other initiatives,” says the psychologist.
– Interpersonal relationship: empathy, and quality of listening. “Cultivating caring attention improves connection and bond. When someone listens to us attentively, we create a link with that person, “he says.
«Mindfulness is a demanding training that requires commitment on the part of the participant, with a competent instructor and a certain time. Although there is a lot of scientific evidence, it is not always easy to understand and there is still a lot to know. If we are sure of one thing, it contributes to developing a healthy, efficient and above all happier mind ”, says the expert.
Andrés Martín Asuero is a biologist, MBA and Doctor of Psychology. After working as a manager, he reinvented himself as a certified mindfulness instructor, introducing the MBSR stress reduction program in Spain in 2004, which he continues to teach through his institute EsMindfulnes.