Mindfulness Minute

When we hyperfixate on the negative, it can be easy to spiral. Instead, learn to become aware when this process is happening, so you can take a step back and gently return to a more balanced perspective.

By being open to change, despite first impressions, we're more conducive to positive change and more accepting of negative change. Staying flexible in our perspectives is key.

By being mindful of our various patterns of giving and receiving at work, we can start to prioritize those that give more and reduce investment in those that give less, leading to greater satisfaction overall.

Observing and understanding the highs and lows you experience at work is key to mapping out your inner growth journey.

Reality is bigger than work. When we remember this, the struggles we face at work become less overwhelming and all-consuming.

We don't need to go to a remote place or special retreat to access mindfulness. It is especially when we are in a place of pain, that mindfulness becomes even more accessible to us and self-compassion, more possible than ever.

Utilize your workplace community to support the local charities and causes around you.

Work isn't all that good sometimes, but remember the good parts too.

Make boring, routine tasks more interesting by adding a dose of fun.

It can feel as though things will never change for the better. But change always comes.

Many of us start our careers with dreams and expectations that we have yet to meet. When we realize this, we can feel sad - or, we can learn to let go of dreams that don't serve us anymore. 

It's a tough job market and economy. It can be easy to feel jealousy or hatred when other people achieve things we don't. But these emotions and thoughts aren't energizing. They sap our happiness. Instead, choose to be happy for others.

When we try, try again to change one thing at work and it doesn't happen, where does that leave us? Sometimes, it's better to refocus those efforts into coping mindfully, getting external help or seeking a change in environment than trying to change this one situation.

When we face unending frustration at work and in the job hunt, it can become easy to be consumed by this situation. Instead, try to find one good thing in it, and shift your focus towards creating a pocket of gratitude for yourself and your current life.

Workplace friendships are fantastic - but if one is leaving you feeling drained and overwhelmed, it might be time to set healthy boundaries to support your mental health and preserve the friendship in the long-run.

We all know that the workplace is not kind or fair to many of us. Thus, when you encounter barriers, it's important to develop compassion for yourself and create a soft landing for your emotions. From there, we can start working to make things better for all.

Finding your safe pace means seeking the pace at which you feel most comfortable and secure when learning a new skill.

Upgrading your skills is key - but what about upgrading your qualities? Pick one quality you'd like to improve (ex: patience) and reflect daily on how you can strengthen it.

Don't be consumed by frustration over other people's words, actions and intentions in the workplace. Everyone is on their own journey. Practice forgiveness in order to stay focused on your own development and success.

We can't be everything to everyone. Know your own in-build pros and cons to use it strategically in your career.

People will come forward asking for help. And helping your coworkers is admirable. But choose your challenges wisely. Taking on too much leads to burnout and burning bridges.

Mistakes happen. Even to the best of us. Allow yourself some grace and enable yourself to move forward, every time.

Have an accountability partner to keep you progressing on your goals, even when it gets busy at work.

Continually re-examine why you work, in order to boost your motivation and feel more satisfied and accomplished with your career.

Getting sick is often a natural pause for us to heal and restore our physical and mental health. It's a necessary part of life - don't feel guilty for taking PTOs.