Meditation at Work: What a Study of 1.458 Employees Revealed

Meditation at Work: What a Study of 1.458 Employees Revealed

Deadlines, back-to-back meetings and constant switching between tasks often leave little room for a mindful pause. How could meditation fit into the working day? And what does research tell us about its potential benefits? To mark World Meditation Day on 21 December, a study published in JAMA Network Open offers useful insights into how meditation may support employee well-being. Source What the study examined Radin and colleagues studied 1,458 employees at a large academic medical centre who reported mild to moderate stress. Participants were randomly assigned to two groups. The first received access to a digital mindfulness meditation programme, with instructions to practise for 10 minutes a day over eight […]

World Meditation Day – 21 December

World Meditation Day – 21 December

Meditation is an ancient practice that involves focusing one’s attention on the present moment. Rooted in religious, yogic, and secular traditions across cultures, meditation has been practiced for thousands of years. Today, it is embraced worldwide, transcending its spiritual origins to become a universal tool for personal well-being and mental health. Source What is meditation? The most recognized definition of meditation generally describes it as a practice where an individual uses techniques such as mindfulness, focused attention, or concentrated thought to train the mind and achieve a state of mental clarity, emotional calmness, and physical relaxation. There are diverse types of meditation, each offering unique approaches to achieving calm, clarity, […]

Greece tops Europe for share of workers suffering from stress, depression or anxiety

Greece tops Europe for share of workers suffering from stress, depression or anxiety

Their work either causes or worsens these conditions, according to European statistics Source If our job is a major source of stress, perhaps even anxiety and depression, we are far from being in the minority — quite the opposite. In fact, in Greece, almost half of all workers (49%) report suffering from stress, depression or anxiety that is either caused or aggravated by their work. This is the highest percentage in Europe, followed by Finland at 45% and Cyprus at 43%. The European average is 29%, with huge differences between the countries at the top and bottom of the list. Denmark has the lowest proportion of workers (19%) suffering from […]

Workplace wellbeing is a competitive advantage

Workplace wellbeing is a competitive advantage

Improving employee wellbeing represents a major untapped economic opportunity, with up to €11.7 trillion in annual economic value at stake. Yet, many organizations struggle to translate well-being into measurable business outcomes. Source: World Economic Forum A persistent misconception is that organizations must choose between high performance and employee health. Evidence suggests otherwise. Research from the University of Oxford shows a direct correlation between employee well-being and financial performance. The key actually, is to perform through people. Organizations that consistently outperform recognize that results are delivered through how work is designed, how people are supported and how performance is measured. When employees thrive, performance improves. When performance improves, investment in wellbeing strengthens. This […]

10 Work-Life Balance Tips: Your Complete Guide for 2026

10 Work-Life Balance Tips: Your Complete Guide for 2026

For many of us, work can become our number one priority. Unfortunately, that may happen at the cost of everything else. We want to succeed professionally, but when that becomes a primary focus, we may begin to lose sight of other priorities such as our health and our personal relationships. Source: Upwork What is work-life balance? Work-life balance can be hard to define. In an ideal world, it’s a state of equilibrium between a person’s professional and personal priorities. It’s also prioritizing your work time equally as much as time for your family, well-being, interests, health, and relationships. What this balance looks like in reality is different from person to […]

New Year, New You: How To Set Goals For Yourself And Your Business

New Year, New You: How To Set Goals For Yourself And Your Business

We’ve all heard the phrase, “New year, new you.” With a new year comes a fresh start and a clean slate. It’s a chance to identify and set goals for yourself and your business. It’s also a pivotal time for reflection and taking stock of lessons learned in your personal and professional life. What worked for you last year might not align with the requirements and expectations of the upcoming months. And that’s OK. There is nothing wrong with a healthy adjustment and recalibration of priorities. If you are still working on your 2026 to-do list, here are my top tips for how to set goals for yourself and your […]

12 Tips To Build A Holiday Budget That Won’t Break The Bank

12 Tips To Build A Holiday Budget That Won’t Break The Bank

The holiday season is a time for joy, connection and celebration, but it can also be expensive if not managed properly. A well-planned holiday budget ensures you can enjoy the festivities without financial stress. By proactively budgeting for Christmas or other holiday expenses, you can prioritize spending on what truly matters. This article offers actionable strategies to help you stay financially secure during the most wonderful time of the year. Whether it’s gifts, decorations or parties, learn to allocate funds wisely while keeping holiday cheer alive. Source: Forbes Holiday Budgeting Strategies 1. Set A Spending Limit For Gifts Gift-giving is a significant part of the holidays, but it’s also where […]

How AI Can Improve Employee Well-Being

How AI Can Improve Employee Well-Being

In high-stress workplaces such as service industries, AI interventions can play a significant role in supporting employees’ work. AI-driven scheduling systems allow employers to create fair staffing processes, while AI-enabled tools take over repetitive job functions to free employees for more creative work. Wearable devices monitor employees’ levels of stress, and buildings outfitted with smart technology adjust environmental factors to make workers more comfortable. But ethical considerations arise because AI systems collect and analyze workers’ personal data. Employers must maintain a balance between efficiency and privacy. In the bustling corridors of hospitals and the fast-paced environment of hotels and restaurants, the quality of service delivered often depends on one crucial […]

Scientific Evidence for Yoga and Mindfulness in Schools: How and Why Does It Work?

Scientific Evidence for Yoga and Mindfulness in Schools: How and Why Does It Work?

As an education professional who is interested in school-based yoga, you might have already witnessed the benefits of yoga for your students. Still, a question remains. How and why is yoga beneficial for children and adolescents, and specifically, in the school setting? Scientific evidence for yoga in schools has grown exponentially over the past 5 – 10 years, and while the results are still preliminary, scientists are beginning to understand why yoga and mindfulness can serve as such a valuable component of school curricula nationwide. Research suggests that school-based yoga cultivates competencies in mind-body awareness, self-regulation, and physical fitness. And classroom teachers benefit as well. Taken together, these competencies may […]

Yoga In Schools May Help Kids With Anxiety

Yoga In Schools May Help Kids With Anxiety

At a time when stress in U.S. schools is on the rise, the results of a new study hammer home what others have shown: that yoga in schools may be a great benefit to kids’ mental health. The results, published in Psychology Research and Behavior Management, add to an already-convincing body of evidence, showing the range of benefits that yoga and meditation can confer on kids’ psychological development. Source: Forbes  The new study, from Tulane University, randomized third-graders who had some degree of anxiety to receive either a yoga and mindfulness intervention for eight weeks, or to receive usual care. Students in the yoga/mindfulness group had 10 sessions of Yoga Ed. either in the fall or spring; […]