{"id":25583,"date":"2023-04-05T17:52:18","date_gmt":"2023-04-05T12:22:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mindfulsciencecentre.com\/?p=25583"},"modified":"2023-04-05T17:52:18","modified_gmt":"2023-04-05T12:22:18","slug":"the-rise-of-emotional-intelligence-why-eq-takes-precedence-over-iq-in-todays-world-duplicate-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/c4efilms.com\/msc\/the-rise-of-emotional-intelligence-why-eq-takes-precedence-over-iq-in-todays-world-duplicate-1\/","title":{"rendered":"How to bring Mindfulness into Workplaces"},"content":{"rendered":"

How to bring Mindfulness into Workplaces<\/span><\/h1>\n

Article By – Manish Behl  Published in  Times of India<\/em><\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Have you ever felt that you are not able to concentrate? Do you feel there is an information overload with excessive data at disposal? Is there a blurring of lines between personal and professional life? Then you are an \u201cOverwhelmed employee\u201d.<\/p>\n

It has been found that employees are in \u201chyperemployment\u201d where they are constantly tethered to their gadgets, checking emails and social media leading to a constantly distracted brain, less focus on the work at hand eventually leading to decline in productivity, performance and overall well-being.<\/p>\n

The American Psychological Association in a recent workplace survey found that being burnout and stressed are at all-time highs across professions. The US economy loses an average of $300 billion<\/strong> annually due to workplace stress. Latest research report by Zippa says 89%<\/strong> of workers have experienced burnout within the past year and 70%<\/strong> of professionals feel that employers aren\u2019t doing enough.<\/p>\n

This becomes one of the biggest challenges for organizations \u2013 Building a happier, healthier and a thriving workplace. One of the important elements responsible for this is building the mental health of employees, which plays an immense role in their creativity, productivity, performance, leadership style and well-being.<\/p>\n

Thanks to active research on Mindfulness, researchers have found practicing Mindfulness eases the mind, increases focus and concentration, reduces stress and anxiety, stops burnout and improves overall well-being. It also improves listening skills, decision-making skills, boosts relationships and engagement by increasing empathy and compassion.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s why tech innovators and conglomerates like Google, Microsoft, Goldman Sachs, EY, SAP, Aetna, General Mills, Novartis and others have turned towards Mindfulness and Emotional Intelligence. Over the years, they have actively woven mindfulness in their leadership style and organizational culture, starting from stand-alone workshops many years ago.<\/p>\n

In 2018<\/a> and 2019<\/a> at Asia\u2019s biggest Mindfulness, Emotional Intelligence and Neuroscience Summit known as Mindfulness India Summit<\/a>, held in Mumbai, researchers and scholars explained that how by cultivating a greater awareness of our thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations, we can learn to respond to challenging situations with greater clarity, resilience and creativity. Whether applied to personal or professional pursuits, mindfulness can enhance our ability to navigate the uncertainties and complexities of life with greater<\/p>\n

What is Mindfulness and how it can help<\/span><\/h2>\n

Mindfulness involves being fully present in the moment, without judgment, which helps to stay calm and focused, even in high-pressure situations. It improves emotional regulation, where leaders and employees respond to challenges in a more effective way.<\/p>\n