Why Meditate?
Mindfulness meditation is a simple and powerful way to bring your attention to the present. By prioritising yourself, even for just 30-minutes in guided meditation, you have given yourself a gift of space and time, to contemplate and process, or to blissfully let go of everything and be wholly present in that moment, mindful of every breath, thought, and sensation.
There is more to life than deadlines, the daily commute, the 9-5 and the pressure. These moments of peace, help to give you perspective, to leave a session refreshed and renewed, elevating your mood, and freeing you to perform better than ever before.
Some of the benefits for your employees include
Enhanced decision making
How many times have you had a major decision to make and someone said to sleep on it? Same logic! Greater mental clarity is crucial for everyone, but especially for those who are entrusted with making difficult strategic decisions that could affect the future of the company. Big or small, you want to have clarity on your business decisions and reduce your risk. Before any major meeting or life decision - meditate!Emotional Intelligence (EQ)
After meditating, I find myself much more in tune with not only my own emotions, but also the emotions of others. By paying attention to their body language, facial expressions, overall vibe and energy level, I can help avoid tense situations and avoid knee-jerk reactions. By demonstrating greater empathy, I am able to connect to my employees better, and as a result, they connect to our customers better. Emotional intelligence is so vital in bringing out the best in people where they feel valued, appreciated, empowered, etc.Becoming present in meetings
By being in tune with the present, I am able to hyper-focus the team on the current needs of the business while avoiding unnecessary distractions. By being disciplined every single day, this "focused" behaviour becomes the norm over time: efficiency and effectiveness are maximised.Improved memory
How many of you have envied that sharp person in the room who can rattle off names, numbers and facts without hesitation? In business, it is important to be on your toes and able to respond quickly. Also, the simple act of remembering people's names can go a long way in business. Through meditation, I am able to remove the clutter from my mind, and focus my memory towards important things that matter. The Omega-3's and daily brain exercises also help!Listening Skills
After meditating, I find myself listening attentively; seeking to understand. By fostering a safe environment where employees talk openly to me about how others are affecting them or how the demands of the job are weighing on them, trust is built and communication improves. The "I care" message reveals itself in an authentic way providing dividends for years.Leadership
The positive energy we put out can have a huge impact on those around us. It is our duty as leaders to maintain control of our emotions, thoughts and feelings; acting from our highest self at all times. Without a doubt, I would not be the leader I am today had I not been practicing meditation all these years. I decided long ago that I would take control of my career path and continuously strive to be a better leader with every passing day. The same is true for you, should you act upon it.