Mindfulness is an evidence-based practice.

Research on mindfulness has identified several benefits including:

  • Reduced rumination
  • Boosts to working memory
  • Less emotional reactivity
  • More cognitive flexibility
  • Improve your ability to cope with stress

(Credit: American Psychological Association as source – click here for analysis of studies conducted)

Effectiveness of a Meditation-Based Stress Reduction Program in the Treatment of Anxiety Disorders

Kabat-Zinn, J., Massion, A., Kristeller, J., Gay Peterson, I., Fletcher, K., Pbert, L., Lenderking, W., Santorelli, S.F. (1992). American Journal Psychiatry. 149:936-943

Three-year Follow-up and Clinical Implications of a Mindfulness Meditation Based Stress Reduction Intervention in the Treatment of Anxiety Disorders

Miller, J., Fletcher, K., and Kabat-Zinn, J. (1997). Mind/Body Medicine Vol2, No.3 Pg 101-109

Mindfulness in Medicine

Ludwig, D., Kabat-Zinn, J. (2008). JAMA, 11:1350-1352

Meditate Your Way to Leadership Success!

This short article by Ashutosh Srivastava, CMA, from Strategic Finance Magazine highlights companies from P&G, Medtronic, Google & Apple and why they offer mindfulness workshops.