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Study Mindfulness & Behavioral Science

LEARNING PLAN

Study Mindfulness & Behavioral Science

This learning plan bridges the gap between ancient contemplative practices and modern psychological research to provide a holistic view of human change. It is ideal for professionals, educators, or individuals seeking to master the mechanics of the mind to drive better decision-making and well-being.

ByCommunity User
2 h 16 m
12 coursesUpdated 13 days ago
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How This Learning Plan Was Made

This plan was crafted by BeFreed's proprietary AI to help you learn Study Mindfulness & Behavioral Science with ease. It is curated from in-depth research on the topic and structured around the most effective learning journeys proven by BeFreed users.

Each episode delivers bite-sized, high-impact lessons distilled from world-class sources — bestselling books, research papers, and expert insights. Together, they form a sophisticated yet accessible path to mastering Study Mindfulness & Behavioral Science.

What You'll Learn

  • Master fundamental meditation techniques to enhance daily awareness and presence.
  • Analyze the psychological drivers behind human decision-making and habit formation.
  • Understand how mindfulness practices physically reshape brain structure and function.
  • Apply evidence-based behavioral insights to create lasting personal and professional change.
  • Design and implement mindful interventions for complex real-world challenges.
  • Bridge the gap between contemplative practices and rigorous behavioral science.

Build a solid foundation in mindfulness and meditation, learning basic techniques that cultivate awareness and presence in daily life.

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Wherever You Go, There You Are

A transformative guide to mindfulness meditation, offering practical techniques for cultivating awareness and inner peace in everyday life.

9 m
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Mindfulness in Plain English Collection

A comprehensive guide to mindfulness meditation, offering practical techniques and profound insights for cultivating inner peace and awareness.

9 m
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The No-Nonsense Meditation BookFull catastrophe livingWiden the WindowThe Worry-Free Mind
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Mindfulness meditation is easier than you think

Stuck on autopilot? Learn how small shifts in focus can reduce stress and improve sleep without needing hours of quiet time.

15 m

Understand the psychological mechanisms that drive decision-making, habits, and behavioral patterns through evidence-based insights.

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Thinking, fast and slow

Insights into human decision-making and cognitive biases

8 m
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Power of Habit

Understanding and changing habits

9 m
Decode the habit loop

Understand the four-stage neurological pattern that drives all automatic behaviors.

1 m

Explore how mindfulness practices and behavioral interventions create measurable changes in brain structure and function.

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Altered traits

Groundbreaking research unveils meditation's power to transform not just temporary states, but lasting personality traits and neural circuitry.

12 m
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Buddha's brain

Unlock your brain's potential for happiness and wisdom using neuroscience and ancient Buddhist practices in this transformative guide.

9 m
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The Mind IlluminatedSiddhartha's BrainThoughts Without a ThinkerBuddha’s Brain
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The Mind Illuminated: Ancient Wisdom Meets Neuroscience

Discover a systematic ten-stage map to master meditation by blending Buddhist mind science with modern neuroscience to rewire your brain and transcend the narrative self.

33 m

Master advanced techniques for designing effective behavioral interventions and integrating mindfulness into real-world applications.

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Nudge

Using small changes to guide better decisions on health, wealth, and happiness.

9 m
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Start at the End

A behavioral scientist's guide to designing products that create meaningful change by focusing on desired outcomes first.

9 m
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Making Habits, Breaking HabitsGood Habits, Bad HabitsStick with ItTriggers
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Environment design makes habits easier than willpower

Stop fighting your own willpower. Learn how to use choice architecture and visual cues to design a space that makes your daily success automatic.

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