Mind full or mindful?

Do you feel overloaded with impressions, feelings and thoughts even when relaxing at home?
Do you sometimes have a hard time concentrating and ask yourself where the time went?
How is your sleep?

As we face big challenges in our lives – e.g. frequent and fast changes in organizations, energy draining meetings, excessive Multi-Tasking, travelling itineraries etc. we need more and more support to train our minds for more resilience and composure.
One way to recuperate ourselves in the midst of a buzzing world and come back to being more human again is practicing mindfulness.

Evidence and benefits

Our attention directly affects the neural activity of our brain.
The architecture of our brain is influenced by how we use our mind.
The mind is able to change the brain (neuroplasticity).
The blood flow of the brain changes and metabolic alterations associated can be measured. Scientists can see the brain in action, even if most of them agree that the mind is not merely the brain…

More than 5000 studies explored the effects of meditation.

It has been shown that Mindfulness Trainings that take place at the work place promote a more satisfying and concentrated work-life with a new sense of connectedness to oneself, to what one is doing and to one`s environment. Thereby as people are using their attention more effectively  better results at the workplace are noticed.

Some conclusive results:

1) Health: When body and mind synchronize in Mind Training, there are effects on the physical health:

• Decrease of high blood pressure
• Relief from chronic pain
• Strengthening of the immune system
• Faster recovery from illness
• Fewer headaches

2) Cognitive skills: Mindfulness is the basis for all higher cognitive abilities:

• Stronger concentration and attentiveness
• Development of active awareness and perception
• Improved memory
• Increased ability to relax and focus simultaneously
• Faster reaction times

3)  Mental health: Mindfulness strengthens our mental resilience:

• Stress reduction
• Improved quality of sleep
• Better listening skills
• Higher emotional balance

Testimonials

Practicing mindfulness meditation on a regular basis helps me to stay more calm in the midst of challenging situations. I am leading meetings that require high attention and presence in a more relaxed way. This has a positive impact on our team. I feel strenghtened in my self- and social competence

A. Wernli, Basel

Fears, issues ahead, problems seem to be much lighter. I have a feeling of empowerment. I am better prepared to cope with upcoming issues. I am mastering my time more.

Luca P., Basel

Mindfulness meditation already has a regenerating effect after 5-10 minutes for me. I use mindfulness also while running: sensing my feet touching the floor or tracking my breath. These tiny „vacations“ from thinking are very beneficial. Mindfulness helps to clear my mind.

Birgit Buchsbaum, Bonn