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Is mindfulness a KPI of the future?
All companies are constantly seeking ways to optimize their operations and maximize profits. Interestingly, meditation is emerging as a new potential tool that could help to do just that.
I want to excel in my career and achieve the goals I’ve always dreamed of.
But not at the expense of my mental well-being.
Im a big believer in the “effort = output” equation, but also, that there are techniques, knowledge and methods out there—backed by science—that can help us perform better and feel better at the same time.
Techniques that not enough people are talking about.
Back in 2007, Google introduced a groundbreaking program called "Search Inside Yourself." This initiative was build on mindfulness and neuroscience insights, and aimed at improving employee productivity and well-being.
The program reportedly yielded 31% reduction in stress and a 15% boost in overall well-being.
Today, we’re looking at another fascinating workplace mindfulness program—one that brings together many insights we have previously looked at here at OptiMindInsights.
Today’s insights is drawn from the scientific article:
“A Workplace Mindfulness Intervention May Be Associated With Improved Psychological Well-being and Productivity. A Preliminary Field Study in a Company Setting”
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Takeaways:
👩🏫 Psychoeducation strengthens the effect:
Once again, in today’s article one of the key points hinted at is: Understanding how techniques work—and the results they deliver—strengthens their effectiveness.
At OptiMindInsights, the mission is to bring you the knowledge about these techniques, in order for you to see the tangible results.
☀️ Mindfulness benefits go beyond stress relief:
Mindfulness training not only reduces stress but also enhances team dynamics, productivity, and workplace atmosphere.
The study in a nutshell:
In today’s study the authors are testing the effects of something called the “WorkingMind” Workplace Mindfulness Training (WMT) program.
To test it, the program was implemented in four European companies. The program combined 10 weeks of mindfulness practices, psychoeducation (educational sessions about stress mechanisms, resilience, and emotion regulation), and group interactions to address burnout, stress, and workplace well-being.
The results showed significant reductions in stress and burnout, alongside notable improvements in mindfulness, productivity, and team dynamics.
These are extremely interesting findings for young professionals – especially those aiming to become leaders.
So, lets look at them in greater detail.
What they did:
