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Mindful Behavior Change at the Organizational Level: Science & Lessons Learnt
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Parneet Pal, MBBS, MS at the 2019 @Work Summit shares how Wisdom Labs has created community and technology apps, to help organizations implement mindfulness in companies. As a trained medical physician, she shifted her career to focus on preventative measures for wellness. Parneet shares factors important for motivation and behavior change alongside mindfulness initiatives. Additionally, she shares 6 key aspects for implementing mindfulness programs in organ…
How to Use Music in Your Mindfulness Practice
By Joy Reichart, New Ventures West, guest contributor
When I was a student in the Professional Coaching Course some years ago, I found myself sobbing deeply one morning as my classmates and I listened to “Father and Son” by Yusuf Islam/Cat Stevens.
I couldn’t explain why this was happening… only that something about the combination of voice, melody, and words touched my soul in a particular way. The song found a spot in me that needed release.
A decade later I can recognize that the song b…
9 Mindfulness Exercises to Help you Manage COVID Stress
By Amy Rigby, guest contributor
Mindfulness exercises are the gold standard for managing COVID stress for a reason.
53% of adults in the U.S. say their mental health has worsened because of Covid-related stress and worry.From the pandemic that brought you the terms “social distancing” and “Zoom fatigue,” here’s another one to add to your vocabulary: Covid stress. Google Trends shows that searches for the term were nonexistent in February, peaked at the end of March, fell at the start of s…
Happy Birthday, Meditate Together
By Mo Edjlali
It's hard to imagine it's been over a year since this pandemic started and the world felt like it got flipped upside down. It's in these moments of great challenge that sometimes something emerges that might not have before. For us here at Mindful Leader the aftermath of the pandemic was jarring and shocking. As we scrambled to change plans for the year and adjust to the impact there was this inner call to help support those in need. With limited resources and a small team, at Mi…
Tips for Online Mindfulness Program Delivery
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In this session from the 2020 Workplace Mindfulness Summit, Ted Meissner explores online mindfulness program delivery. He explains capabilities of online delivery that make this offering unique and addresses common misconceptions about online mindfulness programs through the lens of both teachers and students. Ted provides insights and tips to make the most of an online mindfulness program
Ted Meissner will be hosting an Expert Workshop, Teachin…
7 Tips to Balance Your Work & Life with Mindfulness
By Dorsey Standish, guest contributor
As Chief Mindfulness Officer of Mastermind, a brain health consulting firm, I bring research-backed mindfulness and emotional intelligence training to corporations across the state of Texas. I have worked with thousands of people of all ages and backgrounds, and I’ve noticed a common theme amongst my clients: struggling to balance work and personal life.
For many busy professionals, the phrase "work-life balance" can seem like an oxymoron. In today’s world o…
Our Two Brains, Mindfulness, and Decision-Making
By Mark Mitchnick, guest contributor
Long before any of the neuroscience was known, Winston Churchill said, “Fear is a reaction. Courage is a decision.” Although he didn’t know it, Mr. Churchill was actually describing the two separate yet conjoined systems operating in our heads.
Over the past 15 years, what these two systems look like and how they function has been described in both scientific and general publications. Together, they inform the understanding of our decision-making process a…
Building a Culture of Presence at Work
By Georgina Miranda, guest contributor
In the middle of life's storms, presence can help us make better decisions in stressful environments and help us stay centered and responsive versus reactive. Operating from this place helps us to grow our resilience and not deplete our energy.
The future of work requires a commitment to the mental wellbeing of people. Regardless of the amazing products, services, or technology a company may be offering, its greatest resource is its people. Without the w…
3 Tips to Effectively Teach Mindfulness Live Online
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By Ted Meissner, guest contributor
Ted Meissner will be hosting an Expert Workshop, Teaching Mindfulness Live Online: Challenges and Opportunities, on April 2nd. Click here to learn more.
With the advent of COVID-19, many if not most mindfulness teachers have faced a difficult choice. Either deliver their programs online instead of in-person or stop teaching. In some ways, it's not much of a choice at all, particularly if it's the only source of inco…
Activating Flow at Work for High Impact Performance
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Cara Bradley at the 2019 Mindful Leadership Summit. This session is designed to introduce you to “ flow," your optimal state of awareness where creativity flourishes and performance skyrockets. Discover how working in flow contributes to increased focus, faster decision-making and greater satisfaction. Learn how to schedule peak moments into your work day with psychological and physiological strategies and practices.
Cara Bradley is a leading authority of…