The Workplace Meditation Boost

While there are many tips to improve your productivity through managing e-mail, developing better to-do lists and similar tactics, consultant Chris Edgar says that misses an important fact: One of the biggest obstacles to getting our work done is our own minds.

On lifehack.org he cites the power of meditation to discipline the mind, and suggests you borrow from it when you are getting distracted or scatter-brained at work.

Focus on your breathing. Whenever we focus our attention on what's happening in our bodies, our awareness settles into the present. This allows the memories and concerns bothering you to dissipate.

When you have uncomfortable thoughts - be it anxiety or boredom - just let them be, relaxing and taking note of them. You'll find the thought or sensation will pass away quickly, perhaps within a few seconds or minutes. This beats fighting boredom by distracting yourself with Web searches. (MORE)

Source: Globe and Mail