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Mindfulness: Not Just for Monks—Your Brain Cells Will Thank You!

Trust me, you don't have to be on a spiritual retreat to practice mindfulness. A simple deep breath in the midst of Excel sheets can be your saving grace.

Nov 02, 2023
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Intro: Meet the Monks of Corporate Life

Picture this: a serene Buddhist monk, deep in meditation, harmonising his cosmic energy or something equally poetic. Now, replace that monk with yourself, sitting at a chaotic desk, surrounded by incessant emails, never-ending deadlines, and maybe even a noisy neighbour who has taken up drumming on his desk (we all know one). Sounds like a comedy skit, right? But what if I told you that you can channel your inner monk to find peace amidst the corporate chaos?

The Stress Sandwich

Work-related stress is like that sandwich you forgot at the back of your office fridge—never good, always lurking, and it just seems to get worse over time. Whether you’re neurodiverse or neurotypical, stress is the common denominator that makes us all want to throw our computers out the window occasionally (not advised, by the way).

Mindfulness 101: A Crash Course

Mindfulness is essentially about being present. I don't mean giving someone a w…

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