Looking to bring more presence and awareness into your daily life? Harvard Extension School students have chosen PSYC E-1033: Mindfulness and Mindful Living, taught by the legendary Dr. Ellen Langer, as this month’s spotlight course. As one of the foremost pioneers in mindfulness research, Dr. Langer invites students to rethink their assumptions about aging, health, and well-being through the lens of mindful awareness.
Course Overview
PSYC E-1033: Mindfulness and Mindful Living Format: Live Attendance Web Conference
In this thought-provoking course, students explore the power of mindfulness—not as a meditation practice, but as an active way of being in the world. Through engaging discussions and eye-opening experiments, Dr. Langer challenges conventional wisdom and shows how mindful engagement can reduce stress, enhance creativity, and improve overall health.
Key topics include:
How mindlessness affects our perceptions and behavior
The impact of mindfulness on aging, health, and decision-making
Practical applications of mindfulness in everyday life
Rather than treating mindfulness as a passive relaxation technique, this course redefines it as a dynamic way to engage with the world, sparking curiosity and adaptability in all aspects of life.
Meet the Instructor
Dr. Ellen Langer has been reshaping the field of psychology for decades with her groundbreaking work on mindfulness, decision-making, and the psychology of possibility. Often called the "Mother of Mindfulness," she is the author of numerous books, including Mindfulness and Counterclockwise: Mindful Health and the Power of Possibility, which challenge traditional views on aging and health.
Why Take This Course?
Transform Your Perspective: Discover how small shifts in attention can lead to major changes in health, relationships, and happiness.
Break Free from Habitual Thinking: Learn to recognize and escape the traps of mindless behavior.
Apply Science to Everyday Life: Explore real-world experiments that illustrate how expectations shape reality.
Study with a Living Legend: Gain insights from Dr. Langer, whose research has influenced fields from psychology to medicine.
Who Should Enroll?
This course is perfect for students in psychology, health sciences, business, or anyone looking to bring more awareness, flexibility, and creativity into their lives. Whether you're interested in personal growth, improving decision-making, or challenging the limits of what’s possible, PSYC E-1033 offers a fresh and empowering perspective on mindful living.
If you're ready to see the world—and yourself—through a new lens, this class is a must.