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Mindfulness based stress reduction for the changing work environment
Fries, Mason
Fries, Mason
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Businesses and organizations are being transformed by globalization, new technology, knowledge and information growth, and diversity. Uncertainty and instability are the norm in today’s workforce leading to an increase in stress which has been shown to be detrimental to work productivity, interpersonal relationships, and both physical and mental health. Although stress is a part of life, it must be appropriately managed. This paper describes how management can help to alleviate the problem by instituting a program of mindfulness training to their wellness programs. Mindfulness is paying attention, in the present moment, with full awareness, and without judgment. Based upon recent assessment studies (Baer, et al., 2006) five specific factors of mindfulness are also reviewed. In addition, three critical beliefs are introduced which, if practiced, will minimize one’s suffering. These include the acceptance that life is not fair, dealing with the truth in any situation, and one’s ability to choose one’s attitude. Mindfulness techniques, including awareness of the present moment and breathing are also described.
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2009-07
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