When’s the last time you meditated? This might not seem like a standard question when discussing productivity and revenue, however, mindfulness is the key to staying on-task. We’re almost half-way through Q4 and in the last quiet part of November before the holidays hit. Your calendar is full and the office is buzzing.
Dan Harris, the author of 10 Percent Happier says, “I think of mindfulness as the ability not to be yanked around by your own emotions. That can have a big impact on how you are in the workplace.”
To combat the negative influence of emotions getting in the way of productivity, it is important to stay present. This week, schedule 30 minutes in your calendar for you to sit down and relax. During this time, try a 5-minute meditation. If you're new to meditation there are a number of apps that can help such as Headspace and Insight Timer.
Here are some tips on how you can stay present, using meditation and other techniques, on a day-to-day basis in the office:
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