Mindfulness for the wandering mind : life-changing tools for managing stress and improving mental health at work and in life

English

1394197632, 9781394197644, 1394197640, 9781394197637

Includes bibliographical references and index.

"In Mindfulness for the Wandering Mind, Pandit attempts to debunk the myths people have about the practice of mindfulness and show how it can be utilized in all aspects of life and especially the workplace to improve their mental health, focus, lower stress levels and enhance emotional intelligence. To remove any mystical or religious component of what mindfulness is, he compares the human mind to a smart device which, these days, is something none of us can live without and are constantly glued to. A smart device that has too many apps open will experience a battery drain, it will slow down, freeze up, and possibly crash. To prevent this from happening, one needs to close out the apps that are either unnecessary or aren't being used at the moment. Leaving only the important apps open allows the device to function at its optimal level. Just like we go to the gym for a physical workout, mindfulness and meditation is taking the mind to the gym to strengthen it so it can remain more focused and less distracted which is a crucial skill to develop for someone working in a fast-paced, high stress work environment. Another key component of Mindfulness for the Wandering Mind is that it discusses the importance of creating a positive and mindful workplace culture which can happen when colleagues weed out the negative competitive spirit towards each other. It encourages having the right mindset and being mindful of our colleagues and their contributions. It's easy to get into a competitive mindset in the workplace. A competitive spirit can be great except for when we become unhappy seeing others succeed and secretly celebrate when others fail. This type of culture will only breed toxicity where everyone is waiting for others to fail. The idea is to create a culture where colleagues are appreciating even and especially those they are in competition with because ultimately, no harm can come when we celebrate the success of others."--,Provided by publisher.

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