New Study: Strengthening executive control A recent study from the University of Toronto has found that it is possible that the practice of maintaining awareness of the moment and acceptance of emotional states can strengthen executive control. "Executive control” or self control is seen as the ability to pay attention to appropriate stimuli and initiate appropriate behaviour (inhibiting inappropriate behaviour). ”Because meditators are more aware of their feelings, they may pick up on that feeling more quickly and use it to improve their behaviour” says Rimma Teper PhD student and co-author of the paper. “Meditators are attuned to their emotions. They’re also good at regulating their emotions”.
'Global study on work stress' by workspace provider Regus give us more statistics on what is causing us stress: 49% of respondents indicated personal finances as the main cause of stress; 48% feel their job is the top source of stres; 25% said colleagues and 17% said partner/spouse. Workplace stress is reported to be costing the Australian economy $730 million a year.
Search Inside Yourself Excellent book stemming from the groundbreaking Mindfulness Meditation ccourse designed and delivered at Google. Chade-Meng Tan is an engineer .. his program is grounded in science and expressed in a way that 'even a skeptical, compulsively pragmatic, engineering-oriented brain like Meng's can process'. Want to improve the emotional intelligence of your team? Meditation might be the key. We are going to review the book chapter by chapter over coming weeks. You can sign up for our FREE monthly e-newsletter to get the full run down in November or watch this space.
'The Mind Business'Great article published in The Financial Times Magazine recently on the growing interest, and implementation, of mindfulness practices into corporate America. Details on how General Mills, Target and Google have brought meditation into the corporate space. Read full article here
'The Mind Business'Great article published in The Financial Times Magazine recently on the growing interest, and implementation, of mindfulness practices into corporate America. Details on how General Mills, Target and Google have brought meditation into the corporate space. Read full article here
Our new websiteIt's taken time. Oh the time! Baby steps but finally it's here .. October 2012. In response to many requests, this will now be our new home for all Quiet Mind activities in the corporate world. If you have any comments or questions .. on how meditation can be part of your Corporate Wellness Initiative then call Sarah on 0417 403 714
