We live in a time of chronic busyness, but are we really pressed for time or does the problem lie largely in our own psychology? Find out how to curb constant doing and mindfully slow down in this post.
In this podcast, Rick helps you relax your mind and body through a technique called Progressive Muscle Relaxation. This technique is a wonderful way to slow down excessive thinking and rumination, and creates awareness of your body, encouraging you to notice what it feels like to be tense vs. relaxed in the present moment.
We believe that mindfulness is one of the essential keys to unlocking leadership mastery, but we know how hard it can be sometimes to incorporate a long practice into a busy day. Here are a few suggestions to refresh, renew and return to your breath throughout your day.
Everything is interconnected. This simple truth, when cultivated, can transform our lives. So much suffering in the world comes from feeling disconnected from ourselves, others and nature. Learn how to start embracing interconnectivity and change in this post.
The common societal conception that if you work hard, you will become successful, and once you become successful, you’ll be happy, is backwards. Instead, happiness leads to success. So the real question is: How can managers positively motivate their employees in order to increase happiness and productivity? Find out in this post.
If we can retrain ourselves to focus on the present moment and truly listen to our people, many issues in the workplace can be avoided and you can get to know your people and better understand their needs in order to make them happier.
Mindfulness of our breath is the first deep practice of mindfulness and presence. When practiced mindfully for a few moments, the practice in this post has the ability to bring us back to the present moment and in doing so, improve our happiness.
