Julia Samton, Inc.: What was once optional has emerged as a unique solution to the demands of the modern workplace.
Everyone from Fortune 500 executives to Silicon Valley entrepreneurs are talking about mindfulness. Mindfulness is the awareness that arises when you pay attention to the present moment, on purpose, and without judgment. By using the breath or another sensation as an anchor during meditation, diligent practitioners are able to achieve this mind state in everyday life. Research has shown that we perform optimally and feel at our best when we are focused on the …
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People often ask me about the benefits of a mindfulness practice. For me, it provides access to a calmness, a peacefulness, which I am increasingly able to access at times other than during my meditations. And that is a gift, particularly in the middle of a busy day.