mindfulness at work

In the often heated, sometimes chaotic halls of the UK Parliament, scholars, thinkers, politicians, and policy-makers have been weaving in threads of mindfulness. The result: not a change in ideologies but a shift toward more positive and productive relationships across parties. Read more

The latest research shows that employees are happier in their jobs when they’re led by a woman, but experts say that being an effective leader has more to do with trust than with gender. Read more

Need some mindful listening recommendations for the new year? The Mindful editors share their picks for this year’s best podcast episodes about meditation and mindful living. Read more

Here are some key takeaways from MPs in the UK Parliament who have been learning and practicing mindfulness in a heated workplace environment. Read more

Even at Mindful magazine, we have to work hard to make sure we’re not teetering on the edge of burnout. Editor-in-chief Heather Hurlock shares how she and her staff hold kind space for each other, while holding each other accountable. Read more

Explore five steps to creating compassionate boundaries⁠—in a way that considers all parties with kindness. Read more

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

Not sure why you’re feeling stressed or anxious at work? One solution may be as simple as taking a deep breath. Read more

Showing gratitude at work can contribute to a healthier workplace, but new research says that work gratitude is conceptually different from gratitude in other areas of our lives. Read more

When we lead from the awareness that we all have more commonalities than differences, we can create a beneficial ripple effect for those we lead. Read more