10 Minutes of Mindfulness—the Secret to Optimum Work Productivity
July 2, 2015
Is your work schedule full to the brim? Do you often find yourself squeezing work n between lunch breaks? If you really are that much of a workaholic, you might even be the type to multitask two or more activities at once.
This habit may work for a while, but it will surely get the better of you in one way or another, if it hasn’t yet. The solution is not to keep moving forward, or to take an entire day’s break off work.
In his TED talk, Andi Puddicombe believes that the secret to increased productivity and mental focus is meditation. You don’t have to repeatedly chant something, nor sit in uncomfortable positions.
What Andi suggests, rather, is something that’s so easy and comes at so small a price compared to the positive results you stand to gain in the end: 10 full minutes of mindfulness. For 10 minutes, do not think of your problems or your preoccupations. Simply be in the present, and focus on the now. Doing this regularly, you will find, will make you happier, healthier, and more productive at work.
In a fast paced world 10 minutes seems like an insignificant period of time. I challenge you to experience 10 mindful minutes and observe how slow time can move when we are not preoccupied or distracted with a shopping list of items.
Watch the video here.
Thanks to Kate Boorer for this guest post Original Post here: http://employerbility.com.au/?p=2250

Sabrina Matuda
IT Recruitment Consultant
I am a real people person and spent over a decade in language studies, coaching and sales. I have a Bachelor’s degree in Languages and Literature, a Master's degree in English and a PhD in Translation studies (#nerd). However, a serendipitous event got me into IT recruitment. And I’m loving it! Why? Recruiting has allowed me to leverage my passion for building and maintaining rewarding relationships with my clients while remaining challenged to find the perfect candidates and, in my case, it has also allowed me to keep updated with all the technology trends out there. I take pride in ensuring that placements are a strong match for both parties. There’s nothing more exciting than helping smart people find their next challenge. If I’m not working, I’m probably learning a new language, enjoying a glass of nice champagne or traveling. Also, I love meeting new people and learning new things, so feel free to connect and share your experience. :) If you are looking at hiring or contemplating your next career move in IT hit me up on sabrina@citirecruitment.com.
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