Mindfulness in the Workplace: Enhance Well-being and Productivity
As a fully qualified Mindfulness Teacher, I work with both individuals and organisations to deliver mindfulness programmes aimed at reducing stress, enhancing productivity, and improving overall employee well-being. Whether you are looking for a group programme or one-to-one sessions, my tailored mindfulness offerings can help your team thrive.
Can We Afford Stress at Work?
Mental ill-health, including stress, anxiety, and depression, is responsible for a significant loss of productivity in the workplace. In the UK alone:
To combat this, leading organisations like Google, Facebook, Adobe, General Mills, Aetna, and Target have implemented formal mindfulness programmes to promote stress reduction, enhance employee engagement, and improve overall well-being.
The Benefits of Mindfulness in the Workplace
Prominent organisations have discovered the far-reaching benefits of integrating mindfulness into the workplace. These include:
What is Mindfulness?
Mindfulness is the practice of paying attention to the present moment, with intention and without judgment. It involves observing thoughts and feelings without getting caught up in them, which helps increase awareness and clarity.
Mindfulness Now: 8-Week Programme
The Mindfulness Now programme is an 8-week, evidence-based course that integrates elements from Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT). Designed to combat stress, anxiety, and recurring depression, this unique mind-body approach includes:
To gain the most benefit, I encourage participants to commit to the full 8-week course, including the Gift Day.
Contact Me
If you have further questions or would like more information, please feel free to contact me. I aim to respond as soon as possible and would be happy to discuss how mindfulness can support your organisation’s well-being goals.
As a fully qualified Mindfulness Teacher, I work with both individuals and organisations to deliver mindfulness programmes aimed at reducing stress, enhancing productivity, and improving overall employee well-being. Whether you are looking for a group programme or one-to-one sessions, my tailored mindfulness offerings can help your team thrive.
Can We Afford Stress at Work?
Mental ill-health, including stress, anxiety, and depression, is responsible for a significant loss of productivity in the workplace. In the UK alone:
- 91 million working days are lost each year due to mental ill-health, more than any other illness.
- Sickness absence costs UK businesses £8.4 billion annually, with a further £15.1 billion lost in reduced productivity.
- An additional £2.4 billion is lost from replacing staff who leave due to mental health challenges.
To combat this, leading organisations like Google, Facebook, Adobe, General Mills, Aetna, and Target have implemented formal mindfulness programmes to promote stress reduction, enhance employee engagement, and improve overall well-being.
The Benefits of Mindfulness in the Workplace
Prominent organisations have discovered the far-reaching benefits of integrating mindfulness into the workplace. These include:
- Stress Reduction: Mindfulness helps reduce stress and anxiety levels, contributing to a healthier work environment.
- Enhanced Focus & Clarity: Employees experience greater concentration and mental clarity, improving decision-making and judgment.
- Improved Emotional Intelligence: Mindfulness fosters self-awareness, self-confidence, and resilience, which are key components of emotional intelligence and leadership.
- Increased Productivity & Creativity: Mindfulness helps employees feel more engaged, energized, and motivated, ultimately boosting workplace productivity and creativity.
- Health Benefits: In addition to mental well-being, mindfulness has been shown to improve physical health, including sleep quality, immune function, and conditions like cardiovascular disease, asthma, and chronic pain.
What is Mindfulness?
Mindfulness is the practice of paying attention to the present moment, with intention and without judgment. It involves observing thoughts and feelings without getting caught up in them, which helps increase awareness and clarity.
Mindfulness Now: 8-Week Programme
The Mindfulness Now programme is an 8-week, evidence-based course that integrates elements from Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT). Designed to combat stress, anxiety, and recurring depression, this unique mind-body approach includes:
- Individual Assessment: Each participant receives a detailed, one-on-one assessment to tailor the programme to their needs.
- Group Sessions: Weekly 2-hour mindfulness sessions for up to 20 participants.
- Ongoing Support: Participants will have access to audio recordings for practice between sessions.
- The Gift Day: A day-long mindfulness retreat that takes place in the 6th or 7th week of the course, offering participants a deeper immersion in mindfulness. This day includes group meditations, gentle movement, discussions, walking outdoors (weather permitting), and shared meals. The retreat offers participants time for rest, reflection, and connection in silence, strengthening interpersonal relationships and team dynamics.
- 8-week programme: £250 per employee
- The Gift Day: £1,200 (this price applies if your organisation can provide a venue; otherwise, venue costs may apply)
To gain the most benefit, I encourage participants to commit to the full 8-week course, including the Gift Day.
Contact Me
If you have further questions or would like more information, please feel free to contact me. I aim to respond as soon as possible and would be happy to discuss how mindfulness can support your organisation’s well-being goals.
