{"id":2429,"date":"2016-05-03T16:14:33","date_gmt":"2016-05-03T21:14:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/flevy.com\/blog\/?p=2429"},"modified":"2016-04-29T18:28:36","modified_gmt":"2016-04-29T23:28:36","slug":"stress-management-and-meditation-in-corporate-culture-key-components-of-success-and-work-life-integration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/flevy.com\/blog\/stress-management-and-meditation-in-corporate-culture-key-components-of-success-and-work-life-integration\/","title":{"rendered":"Stress Management and Meditation in Corporate Culture: Key Components of Success and Work-Life Integration"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"meditation\"Meditation is the ancient-latest trendy buzzword making the rounds, and even those who wouldn\u2019t give the concept a second thought a few years ago are now practicing on a regular basis. Some folks have been practicing for years and would appreciate reinforcement at work, where most of their waking time is spent! Clearing the mind with intention and utilizing a focused relaxation breathing technique to break\/prevent an anxiety cycle is what it\u2019s all about.<\/p>\n

Go figure: When we perceive ourselves as having the least amount of time to \u201cspare\u201d is when \u201ctime-outs\u201d are most indicated. Our mind\/bodies need the opportunity to detach from external environments, to \u201cclear out\u201d and recharge; many are finding it an increasingly effective technique to take a \u201cshort break.<\/p>\n

Increasing responsibilities and across-the-board economic concerns are creating a climate in which stress has become a routine part of doing business. And we\u2019re paying for it in absenteeism, unprecedented incidence of depression, addictive behaviors and stress related illnesses, everyday irritability and \u201cburn-out\u201d. Maintaining a competitive edge can result in energy drainage from individuals and systems.<\/p>\n

Stress has been identified as the #1 health risk in America. Programs incorporated into the workplace for stress reduction, while meeting the unique needs of the organization, create practical hand-on tools to enhance performance, productivity and memory; boost energy, and morale while promoting overall wellness of the participants<\/p>\n

Some of America\u2019s top companies who provide wellness programs, as well as stress management, include: AT&T Communications, Union Pacific Railroad, Johnson and Johnson, Du Pont Company, Sunbeam\/Oster Company, and many others. Take heart! Lifestyles and stress levels can be changed with impressive results! Be proactive and create focus, creativity, decision making abilities, energy renewal and well being for yourself, management and the entire support staff.<\/p>\n

Isn\u2019t it time your company implemented a stress management program? If you\u2018re a reader who is not in the position to implement a new program, be proactive and ask for one! The goals of a Stress Management Program are to provide an understanding of the role stress plays in our lives, including recent studies of the impact of chronic stress on physical, emotional and mental states, and to provide experiences of different relaxation techniques that can be used in the daily lives of the participants.<\/p>\n

Emphasis is on simple techniques, easy to learn, and that can be used in any setting to quickly produce a reduction in the level of stress being experienced in today\u2019s turbulent world, both in and out of work. Integrating stress reduction\/prevention\/intervention techniques and a strong awareness of personal triggers to help bypass personal panic buttons from being pushed are goals of the program. Participants are encouraged to create personal goals to reduce stress and for work\/life balance issues, especially in the realm of time management. Follow-up individual and team coaching is encouraged for optimal, consistent results.<\/p>\n

Here are Workplace Stress Relief Tips (throughout the day):<\/p>\n