An Overview of the 7 Mindful-Living Habits

The courses taught at Mindful “U” are based on the 7 Mindful-Living Habits.

The 7 Mindful-Living Habits was created by The Monk and The Mastermind (Craig Marshall & Rick Ladendorf) and are the product of Craig’s 35 years of monastic living and coaching thousands of individuals on mindfulness, meditation, and achieving personal and professional success, and Rick’s 40 years of business consulting, coaching, and product development across multiple industries.

The application of mindful principles, such as these, are not taught in school. We believe there is a need to teach these foundational principles with practical methodologies and ongoing support.

THE 7 MINDFUL LIVING HABITS™

Being more conscious allows us to make choices and act in alignment with our vision rather than being reactive and living habitual and uninspired lives. Our definition of mindfulness is, "heightened awareness, arising from paying attention, on purpose, in the present moment, without judgment, open to learning and un-learning."

Clarity and confidence are products of alignment with purpose. When you understand the purpose of anything – your life, your role, or a specific project – you’ll be more motivated, creative, and have a deeper understanding and act with greater influence.

Amidst the uncertainties of current transitional times, inspired leaders are more valuable than ever. Enhancing your leadership skills begins inside – with self-mastery – allowing you to see a bigger picture, get in tune with your inner guidance, and become more creative and magnetic. You’ll have an intuitive understanding of what’s most important, allowing you to make the best decisions.

The day-to-day atmosphere of your organization is unique. It’s important to understand the core values and how people disconnect from them, creating fragmentation, “silos”, and an “every one for themself” attitude. Sustainable organizations are always looking to align with their values, in order to continuously upgrade their services and the spirit of those who provide them.

The cardinal rule of life is evolution. Organizations that are not improving are declining. Innovation is a mindset that leads to personal and professional growth. Thinking “out of the box” is a skill that can be learned and becoming creative and innovative is more vital today than ever.

Transition is both an art and a science, and change management is a core skill in today’s rapidly shifting world. People who resist change, experience resistance and resentment because the ego loves certainty and control. Yet, all progress coms through change.

Everyone is in the hospitality business, both at home and at work. Your communication skills dictate a large portion of your success as a leader. Great leaders know that it’s not about messages sent, it's about the message received! Mindful "U" teaches the three core communication skills listening, questioning, and storytelling.