Tag: mindfulness

June 27, 2023

Sometimes the causes of stress and burnout are obvious. A looming deadline, a sick child, or financial insecurity can all add to a person’s mental health burden. But there are other elements of our daily lives that affect mental well-being […]

May 27, 2022

Mental health is in a delicate state. After more than two years of a pandemic that has left many feeling isolated and anxious, mental health challenges are having a greater impact than at any time in recent history. The COVID-19 […]

August 12, 2019

Do you feel like stress is an inevitable part of the workplace? You are not alone. Studies confirm that “occupational pressures and fears” are the leading cause of stress among working Americans. “Increased levels of job stress as assessed by […]

September 11, 2017

Mindfulness in the workplace is one of the most important trends that businesses are paying attention to. As part of a series dedicated to must-read books for HR leaders, we’re exploring key lessons from “Mindful Work: How Meditation Is Changing […]

December 15, 2016

Lucky, lucky me, I’ve recently returned from an extended weekend vacation visiting my sisters in New Orleans. Very pleasant. I took many long walks with my sister and her pit bull puppy in the Bayou District; we ate at a […]

December 2, 2016

When I read Ruth Whippman’s critique on the current mindfulness revolution—its urging that we to be in the moment—it was 3 a.m. I wasn’t quite there. But at a more reasonable hour — and level of consciousness — I considered Whippman’s […]

July 19, 2016

If it hasn’t already, the mindfulness training trend may be coming to your office soon. Workplace mindfulness training programs can help workers manage stress and improve memory and focus. Training can be delivered in a number of ways including in-person […]