Mindfulness has been touted as the new cure for boredom, sadness, and everyday life being bereft of joy. Ready to jump into living mindfully? Not so fast. We multitask for efficiency. You will learn when to multitask and when to be mindful plus a four-step guide, illustrated for food consumption, doing dishes, and attending a boring meeting. You will learn how this practice will make mundane tasks engaging and enriching. We'll review the practice in week one and come back the following week for discussion, reflection, and questions.

Moderator: Dr. Kris (Ban “Kris” Mittal) has a Ph.D. in Social Sciences from Univ. of Pittsburgh and more than two decades of research at the intersection of materialism, markets, identities, and happiness. Currently a professor at NKU, he has authored two books: Consumer Psychology (2020) and 50 Faces of Happy (2020). https://BanMittal.com