Mindful

On this page you are going to develop knowledge on being mindful, what it means, why it is important for your career and how you can develop this.

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE Mindful?

This is when you are aware or conscious of what is happening around you, your thoughts and other people. This then means you treat all colleagues and people around you equally and fairly. It is a way to also manage stress and anxiety.

What does it mean to be a mindful person?

If you are mindful you are aware of what you are thinking about and how you are feeling. This in turn can help to get rid of anxiety or conflict as you are more aware of the consequences of your own action. If you are mindful you respond to situations having taken the time to consider how your reaction or behaviour will achieve what you really want.

What are examples of being mindful?

Examples of being mindful at work

Make sure you take your breaks, its sometimes easy to get caught up on a project and forget but taking time for your breaks can help you to refocus when you come back to that task.
Be open minded, mindfulness can help you to move out of your comfort zone because you feel more relaxed. When you say yes to new opportunities this can provide you with the space valuable skills and knowledge.

Examples of being mindful at home

Get better sleep This can help you to feel refreshed and help with productivity levels and to reduce your stress.
Meditation and breathwork, This requires you to focus on your breathing and become aware of your thoughts without attaching judgment to them; being more in tune with yourself can help you make wiser decisions about your life.

Examples of being mindful in College

Make sure you take some time for breaks throughout the day, go outside and get fresh air and natural light- even in winter. This can help you to feel refreshed and have time to settle your mind. Giving yourself time to have breaks on your own gives you some time to think and check in with how you are feeling.

Why is this good for your career?

"There is a wide range of benefits that practising techniques for mindfulness can offer. Not only does being mindful help you to live in each moment and be fully aware of what is happening, but it can improve your quality of life through health benefits such as reduced stress levels, lowered blood pressure and better breathing patterns. Practising mindfulness can also help you train social skills that improve your interactions with others "

Develop your knowledge on being mindful in the workplace

Develop your mindfulness, reduce stress and learn to relax.

Complete this free course on Your Game Plan to help develop your skills and feel more confident! Learning relaxation techniques to reduce stress is absolutely essential for everyone. As the pace of modern life increases, so does our stress – and learning to deal with it properly makes you happier and more productive. Your Game Plan courses are also CPD accredited so they will help you stand out to employers.

What you will gain from this short course:

How to use breathing & meditation to relieve stress
How to take breaks properly and unplug from everyday life.
How to reduce stress by expressing yourself properly.

You can create your free account and complete the course here don't forget to add this to your ePASS reflection booklet & the course to your CV!

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