Some may believe that implementing a workplace meditation program is counterproductive to productivity. Afterall, wouldn’t taking time for meditation take time away from getting the job done? At Technalink, we know that this couldn’t be further from the truth. Regular meditation can actually lead to increased productivity, as well as better mood, a more positive workplace culture, and numerous other benefits. Some specific changes that can come to the workplace through meditation are:
• Helps to build community and compassion – According to Positive Psychology, meditation can help to build a more compassionate and empathetic brain. For a compassionate leader, the act of meditating can make your transition to a soulful leadership change easier and more natural. A workplace environment where professionals feel greater empathy is a workplace environment where organic connections between teams are second nature. Better connections lead to increased productivity, increased innovation, and an ability to work toward one’s full potential.
• Increased focus and cognition – According to the University of California, meditation leads to an increased ability to sustain attention and focus. With a workplace meditation program, employees will be gaining the ability to retain focus while at the same time practicing mindfulness and calm. Less anxiety and better focus are driving forces toward meaningful innovation.
• Group meditation builds natural connections – Group meditation sessions joins teams together in meaningful and impactful ways. It’s a natural way for teams in different departments to connect, or for those on the same team to grow even stronger. In groups, guided meditation with mala prayer beads or meditation stones feels like working together toward a common goal.
Finding meaningful ways to invest time and resources into effective team building can be a challenge. Meditation, however, presents a universal solution. A meditation program can be implemented into any workplace environment and the benefits will be universally enjoyed. A meditation program doesn’t have to take any great deal of time away from a typical workday, and a simple five-minute session daily, or a few times per week, shows real results.
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