Mindfulness and Creativity
Meditation techniques are quite old. Almost every religion has developed processes to help people to calm their minds and to tune out distractions from the outside world. In the past 20 years, there has been a growing recognition that spending…
Your meditation practice is about to get a lot more cultured
Wherever you meditate—whether it’s at home, in a drop-in studio, or even, say, Central Park—you’re probably not anywhere near a million-dollar Monet. But for New Yorkers, that art lover’s fantasy is now becoming a reality, thanks to a weekly meditation series at…
Measure impact of workplace health and wellbeing strategy through solid metrics
If you have introduced a workplace health and wellbeing strategy, how do you make sure from the outset that it’s paying dividends for your business? While employees struggle to see their GP or face lengthy waits for consultations and treatment,…
15 Ways to Bring Wellness into Your Workplace
It’s Monday. Mondays always make me think of new starts, of new beginnings, of forming new habits and building new intentions. But that’s all easier said than done when many of us spend much of our day at a desk,…
Want To Practice Mindfulness? Start At Work
No particular location required. On any given workday, most people appreciate a little break time. But not everyone knows how valuable truly taking a moment can be ― because how you use a break is just as important as the…
Three Reasons You Can No Longer Afford to Ignore the Mindfulness Trend
What was once optional has emerged as a unique solution to the demands of the modern workplace. Everyone from Fortune 500 executives to Silicon Valley entrepreneurs are talking about mindfulness. Mindfulness is the awareness that arises when you pay attention…
12 Mindfulness Hacks That Will Kill Your Stress
Immediately reduce stress and anxiety with these tricks. Mindfulness is all the rage these days, and with good reason. Practicing mindfulness has been shown to reduce stress and anxiety. A new study from the University of Oxford even found that…
Mindful Books and Apps Worth Checking Out This Month
Here are some mindfulness books, recordings, and apps for your reading and listening pleasure. 1) ON THE VERGE Wake Up, Show Up, and Shine Cara Bradley (New World) A business coach, a basketball coach, and a congressman endorse this book,…
How Imax supports employee wellness through flexible funding
Three years ago, Imax Corp. created a $500 annual wellness spending account for its Canadian employees to spend on anything related to health and fitness. Employees can spend their allowance on things such as gym and sports membership fees; fitness…
11 Famous Entrepreneurs Who Meditate Daily
These super-successful entrepreneurs meditate and you should too. There are heated debates in the entrepreneurial community about most things related to personal growth, development and productivity. Some people say bulletproof coffee, others swear against it. Some say you can sleep…