The word Meditation has many misconceptions revolving around
it. It has seeped in to people’s mind in various perspectives and dimensions.
In its most-simplest form, meditation simply means the art of being aware. Awareness includes the
world within us and around us. There are many methods and techniques which
helps us to become aware. When awareness is our constant companion, then we are
being meditative in whatever we are doing, whether it is work, relaxing or
playing.
Meditation at workplace means giving our best in a relaxed way. Most of us stress and tense ourselves to deliver our best and in the process are causing distress to ourselves. Some amount of stress is good which is called as eustress. As long as we are in the zone of eustress our productivity levels are high and we are healthy as well. Stress should not become distress. To avoid entering into the zone of distress we need to be relaxed from within and at the same time be aware of our deliverables and work towards it. With increasing work pressure, workforce is looking at areas of work which add meaning to their lives and contribute to their overall well-being. Work is no longer looked at just as a source of livelihood but rather as an opportunity to realize inner satisfaction and a means of moving towards a bigger purpose. We need to understand our inner nature of working and adapt suitable approaches to function in a calm manner.
This knack of remaining relaxed in the most stressful and challenging situations is what we need to work on and integrate it our daily lives and in our work-life. Active meditations are recommended for those whose minds are very busy and find comfort in movements. Passive meditations are for those who find it easy to slip into silence. By integrating meditation and work, an organization can not only ensure more successful operations but also boost the sense of meaning for employees
Understand Workplace Meditation
Most of us confuse religious practices as meditative
practices. They are not the same. Religion requires an individual to worship a
higher power, participate in specific rituals and follow certain beliefs. Whereas,
meditation is an individual's interpretation of spirit and their journey to
find a deeper meaning to life. Practising meditation at workplace embodies this
spirit to help employees find a meaning in their work and tap their highest
potential. An organization which is built on the principle of making work as
meditation make meaningful contributions to employee’s growth. Being aware at
work enables employees to find meaning in their roles, connect with their
colleagues and build relationships with the team and themselves. When personal goals
are aligned with work goals, holistic growth of employees occurs and provides
them with a strong sense of purpose.
Facilitating Meditation & Support
Rising stress-levels at work
are causing employees to experience inner blocks which can hamper the health
while on the outset they look absolutely fit and fine. By facilitating meditative
programmes at work and exposing workforce to different forms of meditation will
help the teams to choose their approaches to handle and deal with their
emotions and stress. Devoting certain amount of flexible time to meditate at
work every day goes a long way in building coping techniques. It is important
to create the environment of meditation so that the workforce feels happy to
explore than being pushed to meditate. Few of them might not find any of the
approaches useful, they should be encouraged to find their own path of
relaxation.
Mindful Eating
Eating is not just to satisfy hunger pangs but to bring in
the energy to the body. Do not eat thinking of the pending work. Relish each
bite. Pay attention to the smell of food, the colour, texture, and feel taste.
Bring your awareness to what it feels like to chew and swallow. Give yourself
permission to be fully present in eating or conversations. This type of
meditation will help you reset and re-focus for the second half of your day.
An Approach to be Sensitive
With meditation one
starts becoming more sensitive at workplace. Follow the technique to start
building your sensitivity. Take few minutes to pay attention to sounds which
are coming in different directions. After coming to a comfortable position in
the chair, meditate with your eyes closed and your breath slowing, turn your
attention to the sensation of your body in the chair. To the pressure of your
feet on the floor. Bring your awareness to your hands as they rest on your
legs. Scan your body from head to toe stopping to acknowledge areas of tension
and relaxation. Then, turn your
attention outward to all of the sounds you can hear where you're sitting.
Notice everything that hits your eardrum. There's no need to respond to or do
anything for these few minutes, you're just witnessing your experience.
Strengthens
Relationships
With meditation, one starts developing to be more mindful which
has a positive impact on themselves and to those around you. Increased meditation
leads to significant improvements in work relationships and friendships, due to
communication and expression of emotions. After becoming more emotionally
intelligent through meditation, relationships become easier and natural. In
fact, people who meditate tend to show more acceptance towards each other and
can create more welcoming and holistic work environments.
Few organizations these days are analyzing health insurance claims of their employees to find out data that indicates pressure points. Based on these inputs, they chalk a program, with professional help, to let employees de-stress and tap their inner potential. Be it through physical exercises, or through artistic expressions, such as painting, music, theater, the management teaches employees to channel their creative abilities and deal with work and personal challenges more effectively. Stronger self enables employees to see things clearly and make better decisions at work that are in line with their personal convictions.
Comment below with your thoughts. Watch this space for more insights on healthy mindset for self-leadership. Want to bring about the culture of managing with meditation, progress and perform mindfully for maximizing your outcomes in a playful approach at your workplace or in your venture, attend our Turning Point– Turn in and Tune in workshop. Mail us at culture@hasovan.com for more details. Our team would be happy to get in touch. Catch the work-place philosophy of various companies in the book “Erupt with Joy” by Savitha Hosamane.
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