Mindfulness, purpose and the quest for productive employees
A growing number of businesses are learning that employee satisfaction and employee productivity go hand in hand. Understanding what makes call center employees unhappy – and what makes them more likely to quit their jobs than almost any other type…
Feeling Good In the Workplace Boosts Company Performance
Helping people feel good on the job is more than a “box-ticking” exercise in trying to achieve work-life balance, according to JLL’s most recent study on the workplace. Companies stand to benefit in measurable ways once they realise that the…
How Unlocking The Benefits Of Meditation Can Help You Conquer Sunday Fear
Never dread the new week again. It’s Sunday night and you feel it creeping in – that sense of dread as the working week begins. Come Monday morning, you’ll be bombarded with an overflowing inbox and endless calls. Seventy-eight per…
What Does Namaste Really Mean?
Here’s why yoga class ends with everyone repeating this Sanskrit word, and how the principles behind it can enhance your life on and off the mat. If you’ve ever taken yoga, then you know the two things that happen at the end of class. First,…
How To Create Mindful Leadership
For the last few years, mindfulness has been getting a lot of attention and press. According to Jon Kabat-Zinn, a leading thinker in the field, mindfulness is about “Paying attention in a particular way: on purpose, in the present moment, and…
Why You Should Tell Your Team to Take a Break & Go Outside
Wellness programs are becoming an integral priority for most human resource managers. After all, research shows that a happier workplace is more productive. To this end, workplaces are adding health-related perks from exercise rooms to yoga classes. Leaders participate in mindfulness and…
UN spotlights health benefits of yoga, ancient practice that can ease stress of our modern ‘laptop’ lives
Recognizing the universal appeal of yoga, the United Nations marked the 2017 edition of the International Day of Yoga, which aims to integrate the benefits of healthy lives and wellbeing – essential aspects of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.…
How Yoga Improves Morale in The Workplace
The workday can be very stressful. From working long hours to having to deal with personal issues, a lot of stress can be accumulated even by the time you are at work for just a few hours. From the company’s…
To Be More Successful In Your Career — Cultivate The Skill Of Mindfulness
Hearing the term “mindfulness” might conjure up a smiling guru sitting peacefully in a quiet, meditative posture. But mindfulness is no longer just for gurus. Mindfulness is a skill you can cultivate to help you be successful in your career.…
The Problem With Mindfulness That Companies Aren’t Addressing
According to a new study, most companies are totally missing the practical applications of mindfulness. Being mindful is a good way to get more out of life. It can be beneficial at work as well. Professional organizations can use mindfulness…