mindfulness for work life balance
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NEACRAO ‘S 2014 ANNUAL CONFERENCE
RN over 25 years, Tufts Medical Center Hospital
Master Energy Healer Wellness Coach Laughter Yoga Leader Healthy Steps Teacher Certified in Positive Psychology (CIPP) Positive Psychology Coach Trained in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) Graduate of Mindfulness Based Stress
Reduction (MBSR) Program
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Participants will:
Give example of ways we naturally create balance Share a reason why adding the individual to the work-
life equation is essential
Explain what Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is and its main benefits
Identify the 7 Attitudes of Mindfulness Practice
Demonstrate 3 different mindfulness practices that can be used to enhance work-life balance
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Definition: bal·ance the state of having your weight
spread equally so that you do not fall *the ability to move or to remain in a
position without losing control or falling
a state in which different things occur in equal or proper amounts or have an equal or proper amount of importance
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SELF-REGULATION (innate)
Homeostasis/
Equilibrium: digestion/elimination inspiration/expiration sleep/awake Healing: wounds/scarring
fevers/perspiration
Wholeness/Harmony: Mind-Body-Spirit Life cycle (birth – death) Relationships
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Equally having too much of both work and life.
We are running in autopilot.
Too strained and stress to see.
Too much of a good thing?
Who is the captain of your ship?
Hurting inside and out to hard to see straight and notice the signs.
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Jon Kabat-Zinn Ph.D.
Founder, Author, Researcher
MBSR is adapted from the Stress Reduction & Relaxation Program (SR & RP) “stress clinic” for patients with chronic pain and stress
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Mindfulness Meditation
“Paying Attention” to mental and emotional activity to prevent depletion of energy.
Automatic Awake
Noticing. Asking. Listening. Bringing Back.
Yoga
“Paying Attention” to your body. Helps you to be in it.
Unifying the body + mind
Hatha Yoga- gentle stretches and strengthening exercises done slowly with moment to moment awareness of breath and your body during the postures.
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Lowers Blood Pressure Decreases the need for
pain medication Enhances relaxation Improves
concentration and focus
Improves quality of life Decreases depression,
anxiety, frustration Helps with sleep Improves
communications
Boost self esteem Enhances self control Increases levels of
appreciation Improves social skills Increases tolerance Improves
productivity at work Decreases
absenteeism Boost health Moderates addictive
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1. Non-Judging2. Patience3. Beginner’s
Mind4. Trust5. Non-striving 6. Acceptance7. Letting Go
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1. Diaphragmatic Deep Breathing Technique
2. Body Scanning
3. Loving Kindness Meditation (LKM)
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Commitment
Cultivate
Conscious
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