24: Mindfulness and Meditation: Focusing on Mental Health and Empowering Youth with Chong Shi and Courtney Joyce

The Global Affair with Nicole Gibson

Mindfulness and meditation for youth have become increasingly important in today's fast-paced and technology-driven world. As we navigate through a rapidly changing world, it's essential to equip ourselves with skills like meditation and mindfulness, and explore the importance of mental health, particularly among the youth. These practices are not just "nice to have," but rather crucial for our personal growth and resilience.

In this episode, we dive deep into the importance of mindfulness and mental health in our daily lives. We explore how these practices can help us appreciate the blessings of our existence and maintain a positive mindset. Our special guests, Chong Shi and Courtney Joyce, fellow Directors of the Love Out Loud Foundation, share their personal experiences and perspectives on how mindfulness and meditation have transformed their lives.

We discuss the human condition and how sometimes we only realize the value of something once it's gone. But, with mindfulness, we can evolve beyond this and learn to appreciate the present moment. We also explore the power of community and the impact it can have on our mental well-being.

As business owners and entrepreneurs, we often find ourselves caught between the urgency of racing to market with our products and the need to maintain a mindful approach. We address this challenge and offer insights on finding a balance that allows us to make the right decisions without sacrificing our mental well-being.

Additionally, you’ll hear a heartwarming story about the Love Out Loud Foundation's journey and our mission to integrate mindfulness and meditation into the schooling system. This episode sheds light on the importance of early access to these practices for young people and their potential to unlock their minds and regulate their emotions.

If you're interested in exploring the transformative power of mindfulness and mental health, we highly recommend giving this episode a listen!

Key Takeaways

[00:02:29] Changing people's minds.

[00:04:50] Applying mindfulness in schools.

[00:06:10] Importance of perception and mindfulness.

[00:09:40] Future job skills and preparation.

[00:10:55] Mindfulness promotes gratitude and balance.

[00:11:32] Life is the reward.

[00:16:24] Nonprofits competing for funding.

[00:20:03] Investing for social impact.

[00:23:37] Urgency in addressing mental health.

[00:24:37] Losing something and its impact.

[00:26:29] Mental wellness and success.

[00:28:29] Prioritize mental health for success.

[00:31:11] The purpose of the mind.

[00:32:29] Importance of being present.

[00:34:09] Happiness as a destination.

[00:38:05] The power of unity for change.

Resources

Love Out Loud Website

Love Out Loud Facebook

Memorable Quotes

"I think mindfulness meditation teaches us to slow down. It's just so needed right now. And when I think about that, I think what just came into my mind is, mindfulness is both a defense and an offense. Like we're trying to prevent, obviously poor mental health, prevent all these negatives, but then also we are also trying to create mental strength." [00:12:57] – Chong Shi

"Let's be grateful. Let's be mindful of what we have right now and treasure that because like one day it could not be there. And I catch myself doing this, right. But it's unfortunate that sometimes we have to lose something to understand how important it was.” [00:25:07] – Courtney Joyce

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