Besides other benefits of mindfulness, the practice of Mindfulness at work is considered to be one of the most effective methods to help improve the working environment and relationships with colleagues. Building a good relationship with colleagues is a necessity because work is not only a place to complete the job, but it is also an environment in need of communication between people. If we do not have a good relationship with colleagues, we will also have difficulties in the working process, leading to a negative impact on work results.

So, how to use “mindfulness” in building good relationships?

Here are the ways that we can improve the relationship with our colleagues:

• Provide support and encouragement as they perform difficult tasks.

• Friendly and sincere to everyone around.

• Recognize their contributions and achievements.

• Be ready to guide or advise colleagues when needed.

• Advising colleagues about the decisions that affect them.

• When working together, create opportunities for everyone to share their ideas.

• Notify people when something affects them.

• Support colleagues to resolve conflicts.

• Use stories to build team identity.

• Recruit qualified new members for the team.

Through such discussion, there will be a deeper understanding and empathy within the group. It is also one of the ways of applying “mindfulness” in the working environment.

In conclusion, being friendly and showing empathy to others are also the most important factors in having a comfortable and respectful working environment. To be able to do that, let our minds be “mindfulness” to understand and share more.