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We strive for success in a hostile workplace environment few and far between dodging any flaws they show as if it were the plague. Yet, things are changing very quickly as more and more individuals and enterprises realize that career mobility is closely related to being holistically healthy. In this profound and accessible book, Amy Drift explores the potential of a mindful approach to holistic skills in your work life & provides you with guidance on how to realize it.
There will always be the general stress of life but working in today’s fast-paced millennial world where work is all hours has added a sheer pressure that can be summed up as “modern-day pressures”. In a world where the division between professional and personal life is more fluid than ever before (thanks, to remote work), treating career success in isolation just won’t cut it any longer. Holistic workplace wellness is so much more than just offering up sporadic wellness programs or sticking health snacks in the break room. It’s a seismic change in how we view work, realizing that our physical health, mental well-being, and emotional stability affect our professional performance — now and into the future.
Mindfulness is the key to holistic workplace wellness. Mindfulness is not some new-age fad, it has been something that can be traced back for thousands of years in the ancient traditions of contemplation — and indeed there is now a large amount of work examining its effect on cognition. In the context of professional application, mindfulness can be a very useful tool in helping us to concentrate better than we were before (or are usually able to), make decisions more clearly, and improve upon or develop emotional intelligence.
A really simple and powerful mindfulness technique you can apply to your workday is the following STOP method:
Directing your focus towards what is in front of you, paying attention to all things including thoughts and feelings
Passive-aggressive behavior: In just 30 seconds, Elite Thinking is a quick reset for the mind so that business people go back to their tasks and interactions with a fresh focus. Applying the STOP method regularly for at least in working day helps better navigate challenges more useful responses, improves interpersonal communication, and reduces stress-induced mistakes.
Single-Tasking: as a Mindfulness Resource, Of course, another valuable resource to act mindfully is single-tasking. Despite our attempts to make multitasking seem better than it is, nearly ALL (yes all) research shows that focusing on one thing at a time results in nicer work and quicker turnaround. Employees can improve their productivity as well as feel more accomplished and less mentally drained by developing a presence in the moment of work happening.
Meditation in the workday is a major advancement in more mindful, productive workplaces. Although meditation might bring to mind peaceful settings for extended periods, even in short windows it is possible to reap many rewards professionally.
Including meditation in the workday does not have to take on a new dimension. These are some of the practical steps that you can take to embed mediation into a busy professional life:
Making meditation a part of the workday can help organizations. Normalize mental focus and emotions.
The soundscape of the workplace has a significant impact on the health and productivity of employees. Sound therapy — an ancient healing practice wherein specific frequencies and rhythm have been used to cultivate relaxation and focus now being applied creatively to office
Incorporating sound therapy at work may vary from:
Our sedentary habits have led to many modern physical ills, from bad backs to RSI. The realities of a desk-bound job are known to bring down our well-being, mentally and physically. Desk yoga is fab because it can be done in even the most confined of office footprints — no mat necessary, just stretch space.
It is believed that movement throughout the day benefits physical health, but can also assist in resetting mentally for work tasks.
Given the multi-dimensionality of contemporary work, holistic wellness practices are ruling far from being merely a luxury and moving towards being essential for continuous career success as well as organizational health: Mindfulness, physical well-being, emotional intelligence, and personal growth. Try adding Wall Pilates to your daily routine.
