Being while Doing

Nifty bit of research that involved actually talking to managers who have a mindfulness practice. I can certainly identify with the outcome. Indeed much of my practice took place in busy organisations and teams. Not always succeeding but sometimes managing to achieve seemingly effortless calm in the midst of deadlines and expanding to do lists.. it is possible.

“Rather than Being or Doing, we described this condition as “Being while Doing,” an ideal state of mindfulness at work. This allowed individuals to harness the power of Doing mode while avoiding many of its limitations. In this way, mindfulness at work offers an array of crucial benefits that supports feeling and functioning well.”

See the article and research

Explaining how mindfulness consistently brings positive workplace outcomes

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