Although seemingly counter-intuitive to the corporate culture of speed and multi-tasking, encouraging employees to slow down, be aware, and focus on the present is what strengthens executive functioning skills and makes mindfulness valuable in the work place. *Studies by the National Institute of Health UK, the University of Massachusetts, and the Mind/Body Medical Institute at Harvard University suggest that mindfulness at work is good for business. The studies found that practicing mindfulness at work:
Businesses and organizations who would like mindfulness training may request it in a variety of different formats. Here are just two training solutions:
1. “Lunch and Learns” – These one-hour sessions conducted at lunch-time would be a combination of mindfulness instruction and actual mindfulness practice. Possible instructional topics include:
2. Large or small group employee workshops - These trainings can be configured for any need (e.g. 4 three-hour sessions). Contact On-Point for more details.
Cost: $125 an hour (minimum 3 hours)
- Reduces employee absenteeism and turnover
- Improves cognitive function and flexibility skills like concentration, memory, learning ability, creativity and problem solving requiring insight
- Increases employee productivity
- Enhances employer/employee and client relationships through better self-regulatory abilities
- Improves job satisfaction and happiness (Mindful Brain staff, n.d.)
Businesses and organizations who would like mindfulness training may request it in a variety of different formats. Here are just two training solutions:
1. “Lunch and Learns” – These one-hour sessions conducted at lunch-time would be a combination of mindfulness instruction and actual mindfulness practice. Possible instructional topics include:
- The Neuroscience Behind Mindfulness
- Mindfulness and the Stress Response
- Is Stress Always Bad for You?
- Present-Centered Awareness Practices Integrated into Your Day
- Training the Brain for Focus and Concentration
- Single-Tasking vs. Multi-Tasking
- Mindful Breathing- the Cure for What Ails You
- Don’t Believe Everything You Think
- ANTS and You
- Quick Brain Boosters and Stress Busters
- Compassionate and Effective Communication Strategies
- Gratitude and Kindness – Dopamine Boosters
2. Large or small group employee workshops - These trainings can be configured for any need (e.g. 4 three-hour sessions). Contact On-Point for more details.
Cost: $125 an hour (minimum 3 hours)