Join us on Wednesdays from noon - 1:00 p.m. in Building 10, Room 100 for an opportunity to learn more about the benefits of meditation and mindfulness practices. Basic meditation instruction will be given with the opportunity to sit and practice in a quiet and welcoming environment. Free to students, faculty and staff.
Keep checking the Trib for additional practice opportunities we are developing for Fridays at 1 p.m.
Below are some great tips that can be used for cultivating mindfulness at work (or school or anywhere you are!): Enjoy!
9 Tips for Stealth Meditation at Work from Real Happiness at Work by Sharon Salzberg
1. As you sit down to work, scan the sensations in your body, from your head to your feet. Notice areas of tension and breathe into them.
2. Nourish yourself! Eat a meal mindfully, notice the colors, the flavors, the textures of what you are eating.
3. Try to perform a simple, conscious act of kindness every day. It can be as simple as holding an elevator door or saying thank you in a sincere manner.
4. Mentally acknowledge those who have helped you learn the skills you have, who have taught you to be better at your job. We are all part of a larger web.
5. Notice how you are holding something in your hand-a pencil or a cup, for instance. Sometimes we exert so much force holding things it exacerbates tension without our realizing it.
6. Every time you feel bored, pay more attention to the moment. Are you listening carefully or are you multitasking?
7. Read an entire email twice before composing a response.
8. Travel to work some days without your iPod, book, or phone. Experience the transition to work as a journey.
9. For an upcoming one-on-one conversation, resolve to listen more and speak less.
Donna Burke
Counseling, International and Veteran Services
09/09/2014 |