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 has a PhD in Social Sciences from Univ. of Pittsburgh and more than two decades of research on materialism, markets, identities, and happiness. With a long career as a professor of consumer psychology at multiple universities, he is currently writing two books: "From Anxiety to Optimism” and “Ten Commandments of Happiness” to be published in 2026. https://Drkriskris.com