Mindfulness is a psychological practice that involves paying attention to the present moment with complete acceptance of what’s happening in front of and inside oneself. Ideally, practicing mindfulness at work will help employees be aware of their thoughts, feelings, sensations, and surroundings without getting overwhelmed. Learn how you and your employees can practice mindfulness while at work and the benefits it can bring your retail store.
Perform Short Mindful Exercises at Work
Performing mindful exercises train your brain into being more mindful. The more you do this, the easier your brain can dip into a mindful state. Take one to five minutes to consciously connect to your senses, your emotions, and your state-of-mind. Doing mindful exercises helps to rebalance the nervous system, which consequently subsides the fight-or-flight response that can exacerbate a stressful situation if left unchecked.
Practice Single Tasking
Focusing on one task at a time allows you to give that task your full, undivided attention. Single tasking decreases the likelihood you make errors while performing a task, which can be a serious consequence if working on something vital to the workplace. In turn, this can increase your creativity when working on the task and help you solve problems with innovative thinking and diverse perspectives.
Slow and Steady Wins the Race
Aesop’s fable of the tortoise and the hare is more than just a story to entertain children, it’s a lesson we can all use in our daily workplace activities. Slowing down can help you and other employees be more efficient, productive, happier, resilient, and healthy at work. When rushing through a task, we become more likely to make mistakes and move on without noticing them. Remember, haste makes waste.
Take Breaks
Taking small breaks throughout the day can help employees be more productive overall by allowing them to disconnect from stressors for a short time. After the short break is done, employees come back refreshed and energized to tackle the task at hand. The break can be a walk, a breathing exercise, or a meditation session, but ideally it should last around 15 to 20 minutes. This allows the brain plenty of time to recoup and come back ready to work.
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