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 Use meditation to do your job better
If you want to improve on-the-job performance, take a deep breath—literally. Studies of workplace efficiency have long shown that stress is the leading cause of worker burnout, lack of innovation, lost productivity and aggression.
Or, in the words of well-respected author and lifetime librarian, Frederick Saunders: “Brain cells create ideas. Stress kills brain cells. Stress is not a good idea.”
If you want to lower your stress at work, the best way to do it is to incorporate meditation techniques. Meditation is the practice of calming your mind through insight and reflection. To help you do this, here are some basic exercises and behaviors to practice.
Breathe –Close your eyes and sit with your back straight. Then breathe through your nostrils, concentrating only on the sensation of your breath entering and exiting your nose.
Sweep away distraction – Place your hands where your head and neck meet. Then, in a quick motion, slide your hands up your head and over your hair. Complete the motion with a flicking of your fingers. It’s like dusting away your worries.
Crunch numbers – Count down from 10...or 100. It’s a great way to ward off distraction and relax the mind.
As you try relaxing your mind, you might be overwhelmed by how busy it actually is. This is normal and part of heightened self awareness. Keep at it, and don’t get discouraged. The more you practice meditating and relaxing, the easier it will be to let go of stress. The less stress you carry, the more “you” you’ll have to give to your work and the more effective and happy you’ll be in your job.
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