Health

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5 Ways Companies Can Promote Better Mental Health and Increase Employee Retention

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5 Ways Companies Can Promote Better Mental Health and Increase Employee Retention

Improvements in one’s work environment can make all the difference when it comes to productivity and well-being. Mindfulness Strategies takes a look at five key ways in which employers can promote better mental health and retain their employees.

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COVID-19 Has Disrupted Employee Engagement: Here's How Mindfulness Can Help

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COVID-19 Has Disrupted Employee Engagement: Here's How Mindfulness Can Help

For employers who must balance business concerns with worker health and well-being, leading employees during this time can be daunting. At Mindfulness Strategies, we believe in the power of collective mindfulness to boost team morale and build resiliency.

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What is Negativity Bias & Five Helpful Steps to Conquer It

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What is Negativity Bias & Five Helpful Steps to Conquer It

Negativity bias, or positive-negative asymmetry, is why a snide comment from a co-worker is at the forefront of your mind even though your workday went quite well, overall. Here’s how to shake off this pessimistic disposition.

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Mindfulness for Coaches and Parents of Athletes

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Mindfulness for Coaches and Parents of Athletes

Competition can bring out the best in us, but it can also cause frustration, stress, and anxiety. To understand how to bring out the best in yourself, your players, and your children, read on to learn about how you can integrate mindfulness into your life.


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There Is More Than One Type of Meditation

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There Is More Than One Type of Meditation

To highlight some of the most popular varieties of meditation on the mindfulness menu, we’ve detailed four strategies that we think people will find helpful in achieving their mental and physical health goals.

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The Power of a Walk Will Blow Your Mind

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The Power of a Walk Will Blow Your Mind

As it turns out ancient Greek physician and “Father of Western Medicine,” Hippocrates may have been right when he said, “Walking is man’s [and woman's] best medicine.” While it may seem unlikely that an everyday activity could be so impactful, taking a stroll around the block or through your neighborhood park can do wonders for both your brain and body.

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Using Mindfulness to Make Changes in the New Year

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Using Mindfulness to Make Changes in the New Year

For many of us, the difficulty of sticking to our resolve outweighs the drive to reach our goal. In fact, 80% of New Year’s resolutions fail by the second week of February. Fortunately, integrating mindfulness techniques to bolster your sticktoitiveness can help you accomplish your goals and create lasting habits.

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Cognitive Reframing in the Workplace

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Cognitive Reframing in the Workplace

From reading an unnerving client email to dealing with an unruly employee, sometimes it’s as if you’re stuck under a cloud. However, there’s always a way to to find that elusive silver lining by shifting your perspective, even if just slightly. That’s the power of cognitive reframing.

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How To Use Mindfulness To Master Failures

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How To Use Mindfulness To Master Failures

For some of us, failure leaves a lasting impression on our psyche. However, by incorporating mindfulness strategies into your routine, you’ll be better equipped to control your self-doubt, and quite possibly position yourself for higher rates of success.