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Mindful Work

Mindful Work

By David Gelles

How Meditation Is Changing Business from the Inside Out. Eamon Dolan, 2015.

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12 Key insights

A brief summary of Mindful Work

The scientifically supported power of mindfulness is revealed, explained, and reinforced with proven meditation techniques to help lower stress, increase productivity, and help you flourish in both professional and personal life.

Key insights in Mindful Work

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What do you get from this book? Unravel the mysteries of mindful meditation and reduce stress now
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Being “in the moment” decreases stress and increases productivity, and it’s been practiced for centuries
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Mindfulness spread through television and word of mouth, and even science can’t deny its positive effects
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Even dull experiences are enlivened through mindfulness methods that keep you focused on the present
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Brain activity increases during mindfulness practices, reducing anxiety and alleviating stress
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Making deliberate choices takes self-discipline, but the results are worth the struggle
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Practicing “METTA” techniques allows you to empathize with others and become more socially responsible
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Mindful leaders must let go of distraction, “practice what you preach,” and give employees the fundamentals
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Staying centered is difficult in a digital world, but companies are finding innovative ways to balance the two
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Selected critiques in brief
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Final word

Who should read Mindful Work

Entrepreneurs • small business owners • managers • CEOs • corporate employees • meditation practitioners

About the author of Mindful Work

After practicing mindfulness for more than 15 years, noted business journalist and meditation enthusiast David Gelles discovered a way to combine his two passions and inspire, motivate, and educate others on the importance of incorporating it into your life. He is currently staffed at the New York Times.

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