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You spend a huge chunk of your life working. Mindfulness can make that time more focused, less draining, and more meaningful - whether you're dealing with a difficult boss, a packed calendar, or a career crossroads.
No One is Immune From Burnout at Work
Loving-Kindness & Compassion
No One is Immune From Burnout at Work 

Even at Mindful magazine, we have to pay attention to burnout at work. Former editor-in-chief Heather Hurlock shares how she and her staff hold kind space for each other, while holding each other accountable. Read More 

  • Heather Hurlock
  • December 13, 2022
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Expert Interviews
Grocery Store Employees Need Mindfulness, Too 

Skills like meditation, kindness, and gratitude can improve mental health and morale at work—including for retail workers. Anthony Sartori shares his experience of both the joyful and challenging moments while unrolling a mindfulness program at a grocery store. Read More 

  • Anthony Sartori
  • October 28, 2022
Can We Have Compassionate Tech?
Expert Interviews
Can We Have Compassionate Tech? 

Aden Van Noppen, founder of compassionate tech company Mobius, answers our questions about how technology hijacks attention and how we can foster a healthier relationship with our screens. Read More 

  • Ava Whitney-Coulter
  • August 16, 2022
Mindfulness For
The Best Practices for Bringing Mindfulness to Work 

1. Why Mindfulness Matters at Work Mindfulness cultivates focus, clarity, creativity, and compassion—qualities that drive productivity, innovation, and employee well‑being. With rising stress and burnout (70% of employees cite workload and 67% report work‑life imbalance), organizations need structured mindfulness programs to foster resilience and sustainable performance. 2. Minute‑to‑Arrive: Starting… Read More 

  • Heather Hurlock
  • July 29, 2022
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