Mindful Professionals
A circle for professionals practicing mindfulness in the workplace
Experience
Today I had back-to-back meetings for 6 hours straight. I noticed my attention waning and irritability rising as the day progressed.
Reflection
I realized I hadn't built in any breaks for myself. Even 2-minute mindfulness breaks between meetings could have helped maintain my focus and emotional balance. Tomorrow I'm blocking 5-minute buffers between all meetings to reset.
Experience
My team received some difficult feedback on a project we've been working on for months. Initially, I felt defensive and disappointed.
Reflection
Instead of reacting immediately, I took a mindful pause and observed my emotions without judgment. This allowed me to respond constructively in our debrief meeting, focusing on growth opportunities rather than perceived failures.
Experience
I've been experimenting with a 10-minute meditation at my desk before starting work each morning.
Reflection
After two weeks, I've noticed I'm less reactive to emails and more intentional about prioritizing my tasks. The initial investment of time is paying off in improved focus and decision-making throughout the day.