Work

Mindful.org's work category is your go-to resource for integrating mindfulness into your professional life. Our expertly curated content is designed to help you navigate the challenges of the workplace with composure and mindfulness. From enhancing productivity and creativity to managing work-related stress and building strong team relationships, our articles, tips, and practices equip you with the skills to thrive in your career while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
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Calm
What Happens If I Don’t Bolt? 

Janice Marturano on mindfulness's debut at the World Economic Forum in Davos—and how one conference goer thought twice about bolting from the session. Read More 

  • Janice Marturano
  • March 22, 2013
A woman dressed in a sleeveless top and wide-legged pants stands outdoors on grass, talking on a cell phone. She is in profile view against a cloudy sky background, briefly pausing to consider the need to unplug.
Calm
Do we need to unplug? 

Does moment-to-moment mindfulness mean we need to switch off? We discuss the pros and cons.  Read More 

  • Stephany Tlalka
  • February 28, 2013
Mindful Leadership
Focus
What is Mindful Leadership? 

A mindful leader embodies leadership presence by cultivating focus, clarity, creativity, and compassion in the services of others. Read More 

  • Janice Marturano
  • June 13, 2011
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Careers
Meditation Leads to Better Decision-Making 

A new study  reveals how mindfulness practice can change decision-making for the better. The study, conducted by the Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute, found that people who meditate regularly use different parts of their brains in the decision-making process. A total of 66 people participated in the study. Those who regularly practiced… Read More 

  • Mindful Staff
  • April 26, 2011
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Work
Contemplative Education 

Barry Boyce on three university educators who have begun to integrate mindfulness into their lives and work. Click here to watch related footage from the Creating a Mindful Society conference. Read More 

  • Mindful Staff
  • August 30, 2010
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