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December Mindfulness and Workplace Wellness Research Round-Up
This month, we first look at how mindfulness helps people stick to a heart-healthy diet before considering how mindfulness works to reduce technostress in the workplace. Then, we look at survey results highlighting the importance of an inclusive and safe workplace environment as well as insights from the Workplace Stress Index. Lastly, we turn our attention to optimism about workplace wellness initiatives. We have summarized the main ideas and key takeaways below with links to the full articles.…
The Neuroscience of Perception & Self-Awareness
Key Highlights
- The Brain is a Prediction Machine: Anil Seth proposes that our brains are constantly generating predictions about the world around us. These predictions are then compared to the sensory information that we receive from our senses. If the predictions are accurate, then we experience the world as being stable and consistent. However, if the predictions are inaccurate, then we experience illusions or hallucinations.
- Our Perceptions are Constructed: Seth argues that our percepti…
Iterative Questioning: Unveil Your Year's Hidden Lessons with 10 Key Inquiries
By The Mindful Leader Team
As the year winds down, it's a season not just for holiday cheer but for contemplation and forward-thinking. Often, in our year-end musings, we barely scratch the surface of our deeper aspirations. To enrich this annual introspection and guide us in shaping goals that truly resonate with our ambitions, we've crafted an exercise rooted in a methodology known as Iterative Questioning. This practice, anchored in the philosophy of consistent and deeper inquiry, invites bo…
Mindfulness@ Microsoft - An Internal Champion's Pursuit of Scaling Mindfulness Worldwide
Key Highlights:
- Dual Approach in Mindfulness Programs: Charles Morris spotlighted the concurrent creation of Microsoft's two mindfulness programs: "Mindful Growth" and the "High-Performance Mindset." These initiatives targeted distinct facets of employee well-being, one emphasizing holistic growth and the other honing high-performance mindset skills.
- Integration of Mindfulness into Corporate Culture: Morris emphasized the importance of aligning mindfulness initiatives with the existing org…
November Monthly Newsletter
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Final days to save $200 on Winter 5-Day Meditation Retreat! (ends December 8) Hello Mindful Leaders, How can talking to an empty chair help heal a broken relationship? Do employees find workplace well-being more important than salary? What are 4 ways to help incorporate mindfulness into a business environment? Curious about what articles stood out over the last 30 days? Having a hard time keeping up with our content-packed weekly newsletters? We've got you covered. Enjoy, and if you'r… |
How to Have Compassionate Performance Reviews
Key Highlights
- Mindset and Motivation: Before conducting a performance review, it is crucial to examine your own mindset and motivation. Challenge yourself to approach the conversation with a service-oriented mindset, devoid of hidden motives, and guided by compassion.
- Recognition of Humanity and Positive Intent: Recognize that the individuals involved in performance reviews are human beings with their own unique experiences and perspectives. Assume positive intent, understanding that ever…
Fostering a Culture of Gratitude in the Workplace: Simple Practices for Lasting Impact
By The Mindful Leader Team
In the hustle and bustle of the modern workplace, where deadlines loom and stress can mount, cultivating a sense of gratitude may seem like a lofty goal. However, integrating simple and effective gratitude practices into the daily fabric of team interactions can foster positive emotions and enhance the overall work environment.
Picture this: a team standup, a meeting, or a meditation session seamlessly incorporating a moment of reflection, which can easily incorporat…
November Mindfulness and Workplace Wellness Research Round-Up
By The Mindful Leader Team
This month, we first look at a study showing that most workers consider wellbeing to be equally as important as salary. Then, we examine how employees feel about wellness workplace initiatives before taking a deep dive into the paradoxes of showing compassion at work. Next, we explore holistic health and burnout in the workplace as well as just how important leisure activities are for reducing workaholism and work stress. We have summarized the main ideas and key take…
The Power of Love & Connection in a World of Noise & Fear
Key Highlights:
- Embodied Mindfulness for Inclusive Leadership: Utilize embodied mindfulness to address world challenges and develop leaders who are inclusive and impactful.
- Context Matters: Emphasize the importance of considering context in mindful awareness, including external factors like societal issues, conflicts, and fears.
- Paradox of Prediction and Perception: Explore the brain's role as a predicting organ and the paradox it presents in shaping perceptions, acknowledging both limita…
Unlocking Compassion: 8-Step Gestalt Empty Chair Practice
By The Mindful Leader Team
The Empty Chair Technique is a valuable tool for self-exploration and emotional healing. By engaging in this experiential exercise, you can gain a deeper understanding of your inner conflicts and emotions, paving the way for personal growth and positive change. It is a talk therapy exercise commonly used in Gestalt therapy which was developed by Fritz Perls in the 1940s. It is designed to allow you to express your thoughts and feelings as if you were talking to a spec…