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Is stress in the workplace improving as the pandemic begins to wane?

No, unfortunately. The Gallup State of the Workplace 2022 Report reflects workplace stress is at its highest level ever recorded.

Would mindfulness be beneficial for my workplace?

Yes, the benefits of mindfulness training in the workplace are vast. Because of where we are in the world today with multiple ongoing crises, we have a fulcrum opportunity to reinvent the workplace to make it better, more effective, and more human.

My workplace is debating whether to do a mindfulness program or a diversity, equity, and inclusion program. Where should we start?

Mindfulness training can create a more conducive environment for a successful DEI program. The attitudinal qualities of mindfulness are non-judgment, acceptance, patience, a beginner’s mind, trust, non-striving, letting go, gratitude, and generosity. Research reflects that mindfulness practice reduces unconscious bias.

Does mindfulness work as well as medicine for anxiety?

Yes, new research published in late 2022 confirms that mindfulness is as effective as medication in the treatment of anxiety.

Who benefits from mindfulness?

Anyone and everyone who is open to learning and to growth. Our brains and bodies are all designed and made in the same ways, so the application of mindfulness to each person works in the same ways (though with different results based on the makeup of the individual).