Decrease Presenteeism at Work with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Up until recently businesses worried about absenteeism – employees calling in sick when they’re not, just to get out of work for the day. Following a push from employers to reduce the level of absenteeism, the pendulum has swung the other […]
Improve Well-Being of Healthy Individuals with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “engaging in mindfulness meditation cultivates our ability to both focus and broaden our attention, which is a practical way to elicit psychological well-being.” – Jennifer Wolkin The primary focus of the majority of research on mindfulness has been on […]
Reduce Stress and Improve Healthcare Worker Well-Being with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “The therapeutic applications of mindfulness are considerable and its impact on clinical practice itself appears to be profound. Indeed, several commentators characterize mindfulness as inciting nothing short of a revolution in the way we conduct our mental lives […]
Improve Well-Being in the Workplace with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Toxic emotions disrupt the workplace, and mindfulness increases your awareness of these destructive patterns, helping you recognize them before they run rampant. It’s a way of reprogramming your mind to think in healthier, less stressful, ways.” – Drew Hansen […]
Maintain a Yoga Practice to Improve Absences due to Back Pain By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “For people with lower back pain, stretching is very important. For example, stretching the hamstring muscles (in the back of the thigh) helps expand the motion in the pelvis, decreasing stress across the lower back. In […]