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How to use ‘Mindfulness’ as a work tool

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By Moris Beracha.-  And work is one of those facets in which this important practice can be undertaken. The goal that must be taken into account is that the goal of mindfulness in the workplace is to manage stress. “Mindfulness is a must-have: a way to keep our brains healthy, to support self-regulation and effective decision-making capabilities, and to protect ourselves from toxic stress,” said Massachusetts General Hospital researcher Christina Congleton, in her article “Mindfulness changes the Brain,” published in the Harvard Business Review. Meditation and Work Spend one minute a day to focus all your attention on your breathing. Focus on the sound and rhythm of breathing. Get ready to make your mind wander and you will have to strive to return focus on the goal each time this happens. This exercise helps restore the mind, achieve clarity and peace. Also, you can choose an object and practice conscious observation. Just observe it and have all your attentio
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Where's the Proof That Mindfulness Meditation Works?

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Where's the Proof That Mindfulness Meditation Works? The ubiquitous technique for relieving stress and pain has remarkably little scientific evidence backing it, a group of scientists contend The concept of mindfulness involves focusing on your present situation and state of mind. This can mean awareness of your surroundings, emotions and breathing—or, more simply, enjoying each bite of a really good sandwich. Research in recent decades has linked mindfulness practices to a staggering collection of possible health benefits. Tuning into the world around you may provide a sense of well-being, an array of studies claim. Multiple reports link mindfulness with improved cognitive functioning. One study even suggests it may preserve the tips of our chromosomes, which whither away as we age. Yet many psychologists, neuroscientists and meditation experts are afraid that hype is outpacing the science. In an article released in Perspectives on Psychological Science,
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Benefits of Mindfulness

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Practices for Improving Emotional and Physical Well-Being It’s a busy world. You fold the laundry while keeping one eye on the kids and another on the television. You plan your day while listening to the radio and commuting to work, and then plan your weekend. But in the rush to accomplish necessary tasks, you may find yourself losing your connection with the present moment—missing out on what you’re doing and how you’re feeling. Did you notice whether you felt well-rested this morning or that forsythia is in bloom along your route to work? Mindfulness is the practice of purposely focusing your attention on the present moment—and accepting it without judgment. Mindfulness is now being examined scientifically and has been found to be a key element in stress reduction and overall happiness. What are the benefits of mindfulness? The cultivation of mindfulness has roots in Buddhism, but most religions include some type of prayer or meditation technique that helps shif
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Music and mindfulness, the perfect combination

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By  Moris Beracha Music is an element that can be included into our meditation exercises, because it often has an influence on how we respond to life’s challenges. Pay attention on how we respond mentally, physically and emotionally to different music genres, sounds and rhythms present in our everyday lives is a crucial factor when we practice mindfulness. For some, the sound of birds chirping might offer relaxation, while for others it stimulates irritation. Music alone does wonders for our health and wellness. But if music is combined with mindfulness, we can create more space for healing benefits. It is very easy to incorporate music into your meditation sessions and vice versa. When attending a concert, notice how easy or difficult it is to stay in the present moment. Give yourself 5 minutes to toss on headphones and choose 1 song to listen to that you know will relax you. Find a comfortable sitting or lying posture, close your eyes and listen only to the song alone. Ob
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What have we learned about mindfulness?

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By  Moris Beracha The amount of benefits found by scientists and mindfulness practitioners has been increasingly popular. The Huffington Post reveals the most important findings. We have discovered how mindfulness improves health . Carnegie Mellon University published a study suggesting that ‘mindfulness’ positively influences health via stress reduction pathways. Scientists developed a model to demonstrate that Mindfulness increases activity in the prefrontal cortex of the brain, which is responsible for deliberation and planning and which can regulate the biological stress response. Meditation keeps the brain young . According to studies, Mindfulness practice is not limited to making practitioners feel good, but can keep them young. A study from the University of California, found that meditators’ brains seem to age at a slower pace than those of other people. Meditators showed less age-related reduction of gray matter volume. Gray matter is a layer of tissue critical to
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Fasting: When the body decides to meditate

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Just as meditation helps us clear our minds of thoughts, fasting is a way we empty our bodies of food and experience a new receptivity. By Moris Beracha In our Western culture fasting is not usually readily accepted unless it is linked to a religious custom in which it becomes a periodic obligation. At the same time, in a world where human beings make an effort to eat better and consume the correct daily calories, stopping eating is not the most regular or recommended habit by specialists. In fact, there is a certain taboo when it comes to undertake it. In fact, fasting has been practiced by many cultures and religions since ancient times. The reason for this practice varies depending on the ritual or goal pursued; however it is always seen as purification or cleansing. But what is fasting for? For centuries, the ascetics and mystics have defined the time of fasting since the first light of day appears and continues until the sunset. For these experts, fasting is the
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Mindfulness, a helpful tool to heal traumas of domestic violence

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We were also struck by the fact that the study -which being a pilot test- openly indicates how in a number of participants a sense of self-empowerment was generated, because they became more assertive, confident and open to take on risks and try new experiences. Moris Beracha Wanted to begin my writings on what we might call my cause or my commitment by talking about what in my opinion has become part of a lifestyle with mindfulness, but I do not want to refer to this form of meditation from Buddhism, but to indicate how it is being used in programs aimed at promoting poverty reduction. This is only the first article within this guidance that I want to give to these writings. In principle let’s start by commenting on some of the personal benefits of mindfulness and I would like to mention those of English psychologist Patrizia Collar in several of her books: greater capacity to calm down, higher levels of energy, less risk of stress, depression or anxiety, more self love
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