MEDITATION IN SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH

Mindfulness, a practice rooted in ancient traditions, has gained significant traction in modern workplaces as organisations seek to enhance productivity and employee well-being. Mindfulness involves cultivating present-moment awareness and non-judgmental acceptance, which can have profound effects on individuals’ mental, emotional, and physical states. In the fast-paced and often stressful environments of today’s workplaces, integrating mindfulness practices can lead to numerous benefits. The impact of mindfulness on workplace productivity is substantial. By promoting enhanced focus and attention, mindfulness can help employees perform tasks more efficiently and reduce distractions. Additionally, it can foster stress reduction and resilience, leading to better decision-making and problem-solving abilities. As a result, employees may experience improved time management and prioritisation, contributing to overall productivity. Beyond productivity, mindfulness also plays a key role in employee well-being. Regular mindfulness practices can lead to reduced anxiety and depression, improved emotional regulation, and greater resilience. Physically, employees may experience lower blood pressure and improved sleep quality, contributing to overall health. Moreover, mindfulness can enhance job satisfaction and engagement by fostering better interpersonal relationships, teamwork, and motivation.

 

[Joseph, Samon. (2024). The Impact of Mindfulness on Workplace Productivity and Employee Well-being]

 

Based on the job demands-resources model, this study aims to explore the relationship between mindfulness in web editors, work performance, workplace spirituality, and digital competencies. The results suggested that mindfulness in web editors can improve workplace spirituality, digital competencies, and work performance. In addition, workplace spirituality was found to act as a mediator between mindfulness and work performance.

 

[Jiazi He, Xinwei Li, Zhiwu Xu, A study on the relationship between mindfulness and work performance of web editors: Based on the chain mediating effect of workplace spirituality and digital competencies, published online, 18 January, 2023]

 

What can organizations do to cultivate a more conflict-positive workplace? (…) This paper examines the effect of mindfulness on the constructive management of workplace conflict – conceptualized as high collaboration and low avoidance – and tests the mediating role of cognitive reappraisal. (…) Ultimately, this paper shows that mindfulness can be an effective tool for promoting constructive conflict management in the workplace.

 

[Adam A. Kay, Daniel P. Skarlicki, Cultivating a conflict-positive workplace: How mindfulness facilitates constructive conflict management, Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes, Volume 159, 2020, Pages 8-20]

 

Study 1, a two-wave study, and Study 2, an experience sampling study, show that mindfulness is related to reduced stress via decreased threat task appraisal, but not through enhanced challenge appraisal. Taken together, our findings suggest that mindfulness can reduce stress at work because it helps employees view work tasks less as a threat.

 

[Mariana Toniolo-Barrios, Lieke L. ten Brummelhuis, How does mindfulness reduce stress at work? A two-study examination using a stress appraisal perspective, Personality and Individual Differences, Volume 215, 2023]