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Building Fundamental Wealth
Stress Reduction Through Mindfulness
RUBEN LOPEZ, CECELIA CORDRAY, & TAMMY BRANDNER
What is Mindfulness?
The quality or state of being conscious or aware of something
Mindfulness also involves acceptance, meaning that we pay attention to our thoughts and feelings without judging them
Mindfulness practices include three components: intention, attention, and attitude
Benefits of Mindfulness
Improvements in psychological functioning Promotes positive adaptive patterns of
emotional experiences Reduced reactivity to external emotional
stressors Individuals who are more mindful tend to
have less stressful outcomes Listen more attentively & acting with
compassion
Stress in the Workplace
Practicing Mindfulness induces relaxation
Mindfulness reduces the body’s response to stress
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Factual Evidence
Reduced rumination Stress reduction Boosts working memory More cognitive flexibility Less emotional reactivity Relationship satisfaction P
Meditators have:
17% less stress
46% high EQ
37% higher self efficacy confidence
Overview of Employee Intervention
6 week program in (2) week intervals 3 exercises focused on breathing, meditation, and
yoga Weekly emails, daily exercises and journals Wellness Advocates Wellness Champions
Wellness Team
WELLNESS ADVOCATES Send out Emails Manage Bi-weekly
meetings Available for support and
questions
WELLNESS CHAMPIONS All employees
participating in the wellness intervention
Objectives
Employees will... be able to identify oncoming stress and learn
how to handle it quickly and effectively Increase productivity minimizing stress levels
at work be more aware of stress indicators and
respond positively instead of react negatively
Example of Emails & Journals
Module 1:
Breathing
Weeks 1 & 2 Outline
Bi-Weekly EmailOutline of weekly activities, and helpful hints Useful FREE apps that employee's can use
Exercise Mindful Breathing Instructions in journal and app
JournalingReflection of breathing exercises Logging thoughts and activities
Module 2:
Meditation
Week 3 & 4 Outline
Bi-Weekly Email
Outline of weekly activities, and helpful hintsUseful FREE apps that employee's can use
Meditation Exercises
Mindful walking Mindful meditation
JournalingReflection of meditation exercises Logging thoughts and activities
Module 3:
Yoga
Weeks 5 & 6
Bi-Weekly Email
Outline of weekly activities, and helpful hints Useful FREE apps that employee's can use
Yoga Exercises 5 day yoga challenge 4 poses for better posture 10 minute sequence to ease back pain
Journaling Reflection of yoga exercises Logging thoughts and activities
Impact Statements
Reduces stress within the workplace Gives employees positive stress management
skills Reduces healthcare cost because of increased
employee well-being Employee are more satisfied within the
workplace Employee's are more loyal because they are
taken care of
Questions?
Thank you!!
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