Your Weekly Success Tips: Practicing Mindfulness on the Job

Published: Mon, 09/29/14

SUCCESS TIPS: Solutions for Your Career, Your Business and Your Life!

      

 
    Here we are at the end of another month; I hope you're making progress in making this year a success. It's never too late to begin and end with something spectacular happening. 
     
    In this stress-related world we live in, one technique that is gaining momentum to relieve stress is the practice of mindfulness. I have to admit that I always thought it was of the meditative 'family' but mindfulness actually involves being fully focused on the moment you're in. Relating to this the workplace, being mindful would entail a sustained mental focus on the task at hand. This takes out the practice of multitasking and being distracted, both of which lead to decreased productivity as opposed to getting more done. 
     
    When you are fully mindful of one task, 'You're sharper, more efficient and more creative," according to Dr. Ronnie Mushtaq, a neurologist and expert in mindfulness (and who is located here in Orlando, FL).  She states: "Mindfulness can be described in two words: pay attention; when we pay attention we are present in the current moment." I am working to be more mindful in order to give my all to my work, whether that is my teaching, my writing, or my work with clients who deserve that from me.
     
    Here are three tips that the Doctor offers to live in a mindful state:
     
    1. Concentrate on one task for a specific period of time: an example might be when you make phone calls or read your emails, you would want to put a time-limit to do so. This is a non-negotiable during that period of time
    2. When you feel stalled on a task, change the physical environment to stimulate your senses: doing so will rewire the brain for relaxation, which will then open up your focus and creativity. This might entail taking a walk, having a coffee break, or reading a motivational passage in a book.
    3. Delegate - if you're able to, delegate a task, or part of one, to someone who can help you. By doing so, you will be able to focus on the tasks that work with your strengths which will reduce your strength.
    Mindfulness gives you time. Time gives you choices. Choices, skillfully made, lead to freedom. You don't have to be swept away by your feelings. You can respond with wisdom and kindness rather than habit and reactivity."
    (Bhante Henepola Gunaratana)
     
     

    Your Weekly Action Plan
     
    This week, commit to being more mindful in your work. Take one task and place your focus on it; use the three suggestions listed above to help. Remember, that it may feel uncomfortable at first as you are moving away from the predictable and creating a new habit. So, be kind to yourself, take it slow, and celebrate your successes. Monitor your progress and watch your results soar - see how 'spectacular' happens!


    I hope you have a successful week - If you need help gaining clarity on your business or career goals, or in developing your action plan, why not get some help - stop the struggle and call today to get started. I'd love to help you build the career and business of your dreams!
     
    I invite you to visit my blog, Your Career Success at www.allaboutcareerssite.com where you can have access to over 230 articles that cover a variety of career-related topics.  Sign-up is free!
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    Global Coaches Alliance (GCA):       
    In working to raise the awareness of coaching and to bring great coaches to the world, I've decided to create an alliance  of coaches, starting here in Central Florida; I'm happy to announce the formation of Global Coaches Alliance (GCA).   If you are interested in attending, or would like more information, you can contact: [email protected].  
     
    The next meeting of GCA will be held on Wednesday, October 15 from 11:30 - 1:00pm; we'll be back at The Egg and I in the Sodo District in downtown Orlando.  This month,  we will be celebrating our one-year anniversary so . come join your fellow coaches to learn and share.  We are growing so be sure to spread the word and tell coaches that you know about the meeting  Hope to see you there!
     
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    I am very excited to announce that the book I am a co-author in has been released.  It is called, Contagious Optimism, and it is available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or on the site www.lifecarrots.com.  It was a thrill for me to finally see the book in print, as it has been 3 years since I submitted my first article (I have 3 in the book); I went to Delray Beach for the book signing and met fellow coauthors and sign books.  Wow - what an experience! If you want to feel inspired and uplifted, then I encourage you to check out the book. 
     
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    NOTE:  If you are not reading my blog, I highly recommend that you do; my blog was rated as one of the 100 Most Influential Blogs to Follow for 2013 - I am #47!   http://www.couponaudit.com/blog/top-100-life-coach-blogs-to-follow-in-2013-infographic/__________________________________________________________
     
    If you're ready to rev-up your success factor, call today for a free discovery/strategy session to learn how. If you are interested in group coaching, call for information as to days/times.  
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