Do you check emails during meetings? Think about what needs to get done at home? Ruminate about a conversation with your employee? Worry about a conversation that didn’t go well?
Recent studies show that almost half the time, we are not fully engaged with the here and now, especially at work. Not being fully present can hinder productivity and meaningful collaboration. But there are solutions for you, and the people with whom you work.
“ Mindfulness means paying attention in a particular way: on purpose, in the present moment, and nonjudgmentally. ”
Mindfulness is an innate capacity to be fully present to ourselves, others and our life as it unfolds moment to moment. By engaging regularly in evidence-based practices and incorporating mindfulness into daily and routine activities, you can improve your physical and mental well-being.
What does this mean for employees, executives and the organizations they work for? Regular mindfulness practices can help workers at all levels reduce stress, respond to challenges with greater skill as well as improve focus, health, resilience and well-being.
Whether you are a member of your organization's executive team, work within human resources or coordinate professional development, you can have an impact on your team's health, happiness, and productivity.
Learn more about how Brown University can help you incorporate mindful practices into your workplace.