Is Workplace Mindfulness Here to Stay or Will it go Away?

TODAY'S NEWSLETTER CONTENT:

1. Is Workplace Mindfulness Here to Stay or Will it go Away??
2. What We Are Reading - Are You Trauma Informed in a Time When Everyone is Experiencing Trauma?
3. Mindful Action: American Mindfulness Association Signs the American Psychological Association's commitment to mental health excellence in the workplace.
4. Mindful Connections

As the Executive Director of the American Mindfulness Association , this is a common question my members are asking. While it is impossible to predict the future with certainty, it seems likely that workplace mindfulness will continue to be a popular practice in the coming years. In fact, this is why the association exists - to support the ethical profession of workplace mindfulness. There is growing evidence that mindfulness can have numerous benefits for employees, including reduced stress, increased focus and productivity, improved communication, and better overall well-being.

Many organizations have already embraced mindfulness as a way to enhance employee engagement and retention, and as a means of creating a more positive and supportive work culture. As more companies recognize the value of investing in the mental health and well-being of their employees, it seems likely that mindfulness practices will continue to gain in popularity. In fact, Udemy just named Mindfulness its #3 top learning skill for 2023. You can learn more here .

It is also worth noting that mindfulness is not a one-size-fits-all solution and that different individuals and organizations may have varying levels of interest and commitment to this practice. As such, it is important to continue to research and explore the best ways to integrate mindfulness into the workplace and to tailor these practices to meet the needs and goals of individual employees and organizations.

Mindfulness is here to stay when we come together in an ongoing way to support the science and secular nature of the practices and continue to educate consumers and companies on the workplace and business value it brings.

What We Are Reading:

Leading organizations today requires leaders to recognize there is no separation between work and home life. Even if you are back in a traditional office environment. Here are some thoughts from Entrepreneur on how to be a trauma-responsive leader.

Mindful Action:

America’s mental health is in crisis. Close to two-thirds of adults (63%) said their life has been forever changed by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to?APA’s 2022 Stress in America poll . Many reported worse mental health, lower physical activity, disturbed sleep, and increased reliance on unhealthy habits—all of which have an impact on employees’ health and well-being, the workplace environment, and productivity.

As the trade association for mindfulness in the workplace the American Mindfulness Association is proud to have signed the American Psychological Association Striving for Mental Health Excellence in the workplace commitment. We join other companies and associations agreeing to do the same. To read more about the commitment and see our signature visit the APA site here .

Mindful Connecting:

Thank you to the members of the American Mindfulness Association for helping our vision become reality. Please connect with them

Chris Sanchez Lascurain - Grow Therapy, Licensed Therapist

https://www.dhirubhai.net/in/chrissanchezlascurain/

Kim Hill - Trained Mindfulness Facilitator at UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center

https://www.dhirubhai.net/in/kim-hill-ms-bsn-cmt-p-9481a880/

Jenifer Blue, President Mind Body Align- Mindfulness At School/At Work/Anytime

https://www.dhirubhai.net/in/jenniferblue1/

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