Mindful individuals less affected by immediate rewards

Chris Engel 11/3/137:59 PM

"A new study from the University of Toronto Scarborough shows that people who are aware of and their own thoughts and emotions are less affected by positive feedback from others....

"These findings suggest that mindful individuals may be less affected by immediate rewards and fits well with the idea that mindful individuals are typically less impulsive" says Teper.

"Trait mindfulness is characterized by an ability to recognize and accept one's thoughts and emotions without judgment. Mindful individuals are much better at letting their feelings and thoughts go rather than getting carried away...."

http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-11-mindful-individuals-affected-rewards.html

Teper, et al. (2013). "Mindful Acceptance Dampens Neuroaffective Reactions to External and Rewarding Performance Feedback." Emotion. Abstract.

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