Meditating in the Office

Sometimes, we are frustrated and stressed out at work. However, by meditating, we can feel less overwhelmed and feel more at ease. Before going to work, you can meditate for five minutes and this will make room for some relaxation time. Also, you can meditate in the afternoon during your lunch break. When you meditate in the office, you can use a timer and set the timer for five minutes or ten minutes during your lunch break. In addition, you can look at landscapes and animal wallpapers for a few minutes. If you have permission to change the computer settings of the screensaver, you can set your screen saver to nature scenes such as flowers, the beach, the rainforest.

Another way to meditate in the office is to bring a few items that will help you meditate such as a desktop Zen garden, meditation fountain, or a small plant. By decorating your office with small items, it will remind you to meditate for a few minutes. Always do breathing exercises for one or two minutes by inhaling and exhaling. You can listen to guided meditation that can be found in YouTube. Last, you can plug in headphones and listen to classical music, instrumental music, or other music that will help you stay calm at work.

If you are short of time and would like to meditate at work, you can pick one quote from a Web site, book, or from a bookmark and read the quote out loud. Nonetheless, just by looking at family photos or photos of your family pet will make you feel less stressed at work and will remind you of your loved ones that are waiting for you at home. For more ways to meditate in the office, here are links about meditation in the office: 

Tips for Practicing Meditation:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/lodro-rinzler/3-tips-for-practicing-med_b_5903316.html

5 Ways to Destress from Your Office:
http://www.chopra.com/articles/5-ways-to-de-stress-from-your-office-chair#sm.000m1uulo14ste6yyhc2ngwslmisn

Wellness Workspaces Bring Meditation to the Office:

http://nymag.com/thecut/swellness/2016/08/wellness-workspaces-bring-meditation-to-the-office.html

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