Mindfulness for Sales Professionals
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Meditation at Work
in Blog, meditation, mindfulness, mindfulness at work/by Joy RainsNine-to-five jobs are no longer the norm. Employees send and receive work-related texts and emails around the clock, as work life spills over into home life. The two aren’t as separate as they used to be. Since employees spend more hours working, proactive employers give a high priority to employees’ well-being to help prevent job […]
Finding Freedom with “Not Knowing”
in meditation, mindfulness, reduce stress/by Joy RainsOne of the reasons people like to micro-manage everything is because they are worried about outcomes. And yes, I easily fall into this category, which is why I took up the practice of meditation almost 30 years ago! One day at the local post office, I was worrying about the label on a package, as it […]
Mindfulness for Sales: How to Use Mindfulness to Accelerate your Sales Success
in Blog, mindful selling, mindfulness at work/by Joy RainsMindfulness can help you clear your mind—and increase your sales. Have you ever been fully engaged with the present moment? Perhaps you’ve experienced present moment awareness when taking a morning jog, or playing fetch with your dog, or watching the ebb and flow of ocean waves. Bringing this quality of awareness to your sales efforts […]
How to Reduce Stress
in meditation, mindfulness, reduce stress/by Joy RainsWhen things don’t go the way you want, stress can arise. Much of the stress comes from ruminating about the past or creating imagined stories about the future. To reduce stress, see if you can rest your mind in the immediacy of the present moment. Upon entering this moment, let go of past stories and […]
Creative Wellness Ideas for Meetings
in mindfulness, mindfulness at work, reduce stress/by Joy RainsHere’s an out-of-the-box idea that can be used for team-building, creativity, problem-solving, walking meditation, and more: bring a portable labyrinth in to your next meeting. The ancient practice of labyrinth walking is perfect for modern times. No special training is needed. If a person is able to walk, than they can walk a labyrinth. All […]
Just 2 minutes (and 12 seconds) a day
in meditation, mindfulness, mindfulness at work, reduce stress/by Joy RainsJust meditating for two minutes a day can help train your mind. Regular practice is the key to learning any new skill. It’s important to approach meditation in a way that you will feel successful, so you don’t get discouraged and give up. Two minutes is a small enough time commitment to be manageable for many […]
Meditation Myths – Part I
in meditation, mindfulness, reduce stress/by Joy RainsAlthough some people think the practice of meditation involves stopping all thoughts and feelings, this is not so. Just as it’s the nature of the heart to beat, it’s the nature of the mind to think. Expect that thoughts and feelings will continue to arise. Meditation is about returning to your immediate experience in the […]
