Mindfulness at Work

Contents pp1-15 Prelims & Introduction pp16-39 Chapter One: Wake Up and Smell the Coffee How you ended up where you are Competition, rivalry, and rules are instilled in us at school and continue into our working lives, but they breed discontentment and shape our behaviour. By remembering and acknowledging those experiences you can begin to take control of your situation. pp40-61 Chapter Two: Freedom & Sustainability Meeting your needs and finding personal fulfilment Finding a balance between freedom to do as we please while earning an income to sustain ourselves is a tightrope if our thinking is limited. Here, we view choice, commitment, and collaboration, and how we might explore these attitudes through mindfulness. pp62-83 Chapter Three: The Honest Audit What is actually happening in your workplace This is about how the lens you look through affects what you see and what you hear, and how the intended message may not be the message that is received. By understanding this you can become mindful of what you and others are experiencing in the workplace. We also explore the culture of the workplace and your place in it. pp84-111 Chapter Four: The Conflicts Managing disagreements We all have personal power to escalate or resolve a conflict. This chapter considers simple techniques to defuse the petty conflicts and address the important ones in a nonhostile way. pp112-129 Chapter Five: Turning Work Into Productive Play Working out your personal plan How do you want work to be for you and how will you get there? Choices you have made in the past affect you today, and the choices you make today affect your future. You need a plan. pp130-141 Chapter Six: Harvesting Your Efforts Realizing harmony Mindful practices will provide support in your efforts to achieve your plan and will form a sound platform for ongoing fulfilment. pp142-144 Useful Addresses, Acknowledgments & Index