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Mindfulness in the Workplace
1. Mindfulness in the
Workplace
Kristen Shader, M.Ed./Ed.S., NCC
Alcohol and Other Drug Case Manager/Clinician
UF Counseling and Wellness Center
Registered Mental Health Counseling Intern
http://www.virtuelle.co.uk/single-post/2016/03/21/Mindfulness-in-the-workplace
2. What is Mindfulness?
Activity: Try it Out!
The Benefits of Mindfulness at Work
Ways to Incorporate Mindfulness
into Your Workplace
Resources to Learn More
What to Expect:
http://www.goodnet.org/articles/three-benefits-to-mindfulness-at-work
3. My Background
Mental Health Counseling– College
Students
Learn Positive Coping Habits
Teaching: Mindful Living
Personal Application – Self Care for Stress
Kristen Shader
4. What is Mindfulness?
Awareness of Present Moment
Thoughts, Emotions, 5 Senses
Ex. “Inner Roommate” (Singer, 2007)
2 parts: Awareness + Acceptance
Allows for CHOICE, not automatic reaction
http://mindfulnessni.org/what-is-mindfulness/
6. Now, You Can Try!
3 Part Breathing Exercise
Body Scan Meditation
7. Why is Mindfulness Important?
Corporate Level
http://www.kundaliniyogaboston.com/yoga-at-work/
Individual Level
8. Stress Affects Your Company
Stress costs American companies an estimated $200 billion to
$300 billion in lost productivity each year. (Encyclopedia of Business, 2nd Ed.)
U.S. employers spend 200 to 300 percent more for the indirect
costs of health care than they do on actual health care payments:
Absenteeism
Sick Days
Lower Productivity
http://www.mindful.org/mindfulness-work-and-you/
9. CDC estimates 75 percent of all health care spending is on
preventable chronic illnesses (CDC, 2009).
Estimated Two-thirds of visits to the doctor’s office are for
stress-related conditions. (American Academy of Family Physicians)
72% of Americans report experiencing
physical symptoms of stress.
(American Psychological Association, 2014; Cohen, Janicki-Deverts, 2012; Porter, Teisberg,
& Wallace, 2008; ) http://homefitnessguru.net/health/4-ways-to-reduce-stress-at-work/
11. Increased:
Job Satisfaction
Overall Mental Health (Decreased Anxiety & Depression
Symptoms)
Ability to Perceive Experiences Objectively
Emotional Self-Control
Sale Performance
Decreased:
Multi-tasking
Rumination
Burn Out
Benefits of Mindfulness in the Workplace
(Davidson et al., 2003; Farb et al., 2010; Hülsheger, Alberts, Feinholdt, & Lang, 2013; Hyland, Lee, & Mills,
2015; McCraty, 2003; Orzech, Shapiro, Brown, & McKay, 2009; Roeser et al., 2013)
http://www.mindfulness4all.co.uk/mindfulness-in-the-workplace/mindfulness-in-the-workplace-training-
programmes
12. College Students: Work-life balance predominant concern
Shows Care and Concern for Employee Wellbeing
Mission that Matters- Team
Self-Selecting Applicants & Self-Care
Recruiting Benefits
http://www.gowiththeflowyoga.co.uk/corporate/
18. Aetna
CEO: Mark Bertolini & Duke University
Free Yoga and Meditation Classes- 13,000 participated (25% of
50,000 employees)
12 Week Yoga-Based Program
Results:
28% reduction stress
20% improvement sleep quality
19% reduction in pain
62 minute increase productivity each week/employee
Estimated $3,000/year savings PER EMPLOYEE ($150,000,000)
3x stock increase 2010-2015
19. Google: Search Inside Yourself
Contemplative Training Program (Favorite class out of 500+)
Chade-Meng Tan
Goal: Help employees related better to self and others
7 weeks (or 2.5 day intensive retreat)
6 month wait list
3 Parts:
Attention Training
Self-Knowledge Development
Creating Mental Habits
Employee-Reported Results: Calmer, more patient, better able to listen,
handle stress easier
Read more: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/04/29/technology/google-course-asks-
employees-to-take-a-deep-breath.html?pagewanted=2&_r=2
“We need an
expert. That
expert is you. This
class is to help
you discover what
you already
know.”
20. Examples of Mindfulness in the Workplace
Yoga, Tai Chi, Qigong Classes
Designated Quiet Space
Group Guided or Silent Meditation
Creative Supplies/Activities
Encouraging Time Spent Outside
Connection Between Employees- Meaningful Conversations
Starting Meetings with Mindfulness Activity/Meditation
Meeting “Check In” Questions: (Ex. “How present are you right now on a
scale of 1-10?”)
Guest Lecturer/Mindfulness Speaker
http://mindfulnessforwellbeing.com.au/programs/mindfulnessatwork/
21. Brainstorm
How can you incorporate
mindfulness into your work
environment?
http://www.mindskin.com/796/Plot-twist-Waldo-
finds-himself
22. Workplace Resources
Online Resources:
Bringing Mindfulness to the Workplace by Schaufenbuel (Online PDF) http://www.kenan-
flagler.unc.edu/~/media/Files/documents/executive-development/unc-white-paper-bringing-mindfulness-to-the-
workplace_final.pdf
Stress Management and Mindfulness in the Workplace: American Management Association.
http://www.amajapan.co.jp/j/pdf/HRI_Mindfulness.pdf
Books & Blogs:
Williams, Ray: Eye of the Storm: How Mindful Leaders Can Transform Chaotic Workplaces.
Tan, Chade-Meng: Search Inside Yourself: The Unexpected Path to Achieving Success, Happiness (and World Peace)
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/arianna-huffington/corporate-wellness_b_2903222.html
Trainings:
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) :
Gainesville, FL http://nancylasseter.com/schedule.html
Corporate Training: http://www.mindfulnessprograms.com/corporate-program.php
23. Personal Resources
Magazines:
Mindful
Lion’s Roar
Books:
• Brach, Tara: Radical Acceptance
• Chodron, Pema: When Things Fall Apart
• Kabat-Zinn, Jon: Wherever You Go, There You Are &
Full Catastrophe Living
• Singer, Michael: The Untethered Soul
• Tolle, Eckhart: The Power of NOW
Questions? Email me at
Kris1022@ufl.edu
Apps:
Insight Timer
Calm
Editor's Notes
Present Moment- (Purpose: To Awaken)
Thoughts, Feelings, Body, Physical World around (see, smell, touch, taste, smell)
Inner Roommate: Shower – constantly in head/mind
