Here's how you can make mindful decisions in a career setting.

Mindfulness comes with awareness of who you are, what is fulfilling you, your passion, and how you can make things happen your way. Understanding your needs and desires and setting clear and sustainable goals can lead you to the right career direction. But remember, timing is everything.

Mindfulness is one aspect of conscious awareness we need to make life decisions. However allowing oneself to grow into an answer or a decision can finally emerge from this space when we deeply immerse into the body. This is because embodied wisdom emerging is also needed to make decisions in life. Which aspect is most needed in any given moment ? It always starts with mindfulness and intention and then allowing ourselves to emerge into an embodied answer

In my experience, Mindfulness is not just a tool, it's a practice which needs to be followed on daily basis follow this to navigate through your career challenges (helped me and many) 1. Your Present situation is what will create your future, Invest in learning new Skills today itself! 2. Reflect on what went well and what went wrong until present 3. Refine your approach basis results (all these exercises are to be followed in guidance and can be practiced by someone who believes in self-practice Follow D.A.R.E to elevate your professional growth Decide Act Refine Evolve Mindfulness is taking control of the emotions as we cannot control what is going inside and outside, but we can definitely choose to align Emotions - as it is a POWER

The great Victor Frankl said, "There is a space between stimulus and response." In this space, we have a CHOICE to respond mindfully. Practicing meditation allows us to pull ourselves out of our unrelenting thoughts. This exercise or practice can help us choose our responses in the workplace.

The first step is to let go of all your judgments about any situation you're in. Judgments about you and everyone else. When I speak of judgments I mean evaluation of right or wrong. Let the ideas of right and wrong go. That will allow your true compassionate nature to arise and you'll be able to see clearly beyond the ego's need for rightness, superiority and getting even. I know of nothing as powerful as the willingness to be present without judgments. Other people will feel your genuine presence when you show up with acceptance and compassion. Watch your relationships transform when this becomes a way of being for you. People will think you're a genius. Guaranteed.

Being aware of your emotional triggers is crucial for making mindful career decisions. Triggers are events or circumstances that provoke strong emotional responses, which can cloud your judgment. By recognizing these triggers, you can pause before reacting, creating space for a more thoughtful response. This self-awareness helps you avoid impulsive decisions that may not align with your career goals or personal values. Mindfulness helps in building the habit of recognizing the triggers, when you are aware of them, you are better prepared to respond to them then reacting in haste.

Understanding what triggers you, what makes you judge or project your thoughts on others and how you react will result in you gaining a conscious awareness and become more mindful. “Think before you act, reason before you react/respond.” - Kemi Sogunle, excerpt, Beyond the Pain. Copyright ©️ 2014. All Rights Reserved. Don’t take anything personal but thoroughly process your thoughts and feelings before responding or making decisions without judgement.

Mindfulness and mind silence training enhances sustained attention and "executive control" brain functions, which is the ability to monitor performance and ignore distracting information (interference) when under a variety of types of time pressure. The ability to self-regulate emotions, to be aware of feelings and to shift out of negative emotions, is a key component in improving metacognition. Regular mind silence practice impacts brain chemistry which improves mood control and lessens "mind-wandering", the way that the mind wanders off and may get distracted by thoughts, evaluations and judgments.

En la vida se presentan diferentes desencadenantes y la forma de pensar, y actuar ante los demás depende de cómo has aprendido a controlar tus emociones sin darle el control a nadie. Teniendo presente que tu mapa mental y del resto son diferentes, no es mejor uno que otro.

Ambiguity about the tasks, decisions, or actions create a brain fog. It is like you have the resources but you can access those for making better choices. Setting clear intentions is a fundamental step in mindful decision-making. Think of intentions as a compass that guides your actions and decisions toward your desired outcomes. In your career, clearly articulate what you aim to achieve in both the short and long term. This clarity helps you make choices that are purposeful and aligned with your career trajectory, ensuring you're not swayed by fleeting emotions or external pressures.

Setting intentions is like sketching your painting first on the canvas to gain an objective of what you're creating.  Everyone has great advice on this section, I would just add -- tell your manager or peers closest to you what you're working on towards your intention, how they can help you. Even the greatest artists like Michelangelo and Caravaggio had support in creating their masterpieces.

I have found that when I clearly define what I want (an intention) with why I want it (the emotion) it allows inspiration, not just motivation. That way, when issues or challenges arise against the intention, there is a less likely hood of changing course. And the stronger the intention, the easier it is to focus and obtain the outcome you want. At one company, the intention was made that a detailed strategic plan was to be put in place. I knew, really knew that this could get us to the next level. I was excited and inspired about the outcome for my team and the company. Each action and decision were measured against this intention. Overcoming many opinions, issues and challenges, the intention was realized to a high level of success.

In today's fast-paced work environment, making mindful decisions is crucial for career success. By setting clear intentions, you can align your actions with your career goals, enhancing focus and productivity. This practice not only helps in making thoughtful choices but also fosters a sense of purpose and direction. Whether you're navigating a career change or aiming for professional growth, mindful intention-setting can be your guiding star. Ready to transform your career with mindfulness? Discover more through our health and well-being mindfulness training. #CareerGrowth #Mindfulness #ProfessionalDevelopment #IntentionalLiving

There comes a point where either you've gathered too much information OR there isn't enough information available to make decisions. My advice here is intuition. Whatever data pieces you have, take them for a walk or for coffee and consider the decision from multiple perspectives before landing one. My trick is "playing it out" -- whatever I've landed on as a good idea, I like to play the scenario out in my head or with a trusted work partner. This trick helps unearth things that may have been overlooked that are critical.

Reflecting on your options is crucial for mindfulness and growth, as it gives you an opportunity to evaluate your decision making skills and progressive thinking. Reflection helps you look at the pros and cons of each choice and see if they match your goals. By considering the potential outcomes and how they affect your career, you can make better decisions with a clear understanding of their impact. This careful thinking makes it more likely that your choices will lead to good results. Reflection also makes you more self aware and enhances the mindfulness potential.

Once you have all the important information about a job or new position it's important to reflect and evaluate how the job will be for you on the long run. What future opportunities can it give you, will there be progress in salary, promotion options etc. Also does the company itself look stable on your long term view, are there steady hours, how stressful might the job become? There are a lot of factors you want to look at for a job not only perhaps giving you more income, but also what the job will be for your physical and mental wellbeing.

For most of the mindful decisions throughout my career, very few were the very big ones. It was the thousands of small, day by day, minute by minute decisions that affected my career. Be aware of both. Sometimes you must reflect and evaluate the environment, situation, reactions, emotions and attitudes real time. Trust yourself and practice this process. For the decisions that you have time, what has worked for me is to mix the mindfulness of the external environment and see how it sits with my internal consciousness. Is it right for me? Am I ok with this? So many times in my career, I failed to pause, reflect back on lessons and evaluate the impact on my future. However, there will always be another opportunity to be more mindful.

Flexibility requires mindful and constant evaluation of one's strengths and weaknesses. It also requires constant evaluation of changing market needs and new developments and opportunities in the studied field. From a psychological perspective, cognitive flexibility protects against over-identifying with a certain role or position. This flexibility enhances self-awareness and keeps the door open for a healthy assimilation of someone's skills with a constantly shifting work environment.

Staying flexible in your career is key, especially in today’s fast-paced work world. I have to tips for you that I usually do : 1) Always be on the lookout for new courses or workshops. Keeping your skills fresh and picking up new ones means you’re always ready to jump on new opportunities or switch things up if needed. 2) Make friends in different fields and industries. Not only does this open up your world, but it also keeps you in the loop about new job possibilities or big changes in different sectors. Having a wide circle can give you a heads up and maybe a helpful nudge if you need to change direction in your career. With these steps, you’ll be more prepared to make smart, flexible decisions in your career.

Being flexible requires accepting uncertainty. If we can release at least a portion of our desire for certainty, then we are likely to make room for nuance, "both, and" truths, and become more flexible and open. This also helps us access our internal wisdom, or perhaps it places us right in the center of that wisdom - which we all carry within us and can practice listening to, using mindfulness. Interestingly, physically stretching can help us attune to mental flexibility. The body and mind like to synchronize, so deep breathing and stretching can increase our ability to tap into mental flexibility.

There is a great quote that says, we do not know enough to be pessimistic. Change is a universal constant. It is everywhere in nature and within each of us. What works for you today may not work for you tomorrow. Mindfulness requires constant re-evaluation; flexibility in thought and opinion regarding your career and your contributions. And since the world is always changing and ever expanding, we can never get it wrong because it is never done. The most mindful person I ever met had the wonderful gift about be curious about everything. He was mindful that others had valuable experiences and inputs and that his, no matter how great, could always be expanded.

Flexibilidade e resiliência são condutas treináveis e importantes para tomadas de decisões orientadas a um gerir mais humano.

We can over complicate this topic and instead, we need to simplify it. To make mindful decisions in a career setting (rather than in your own business, which might be slightly different), just: *Pause *Breathe *Notice how you're feeling (within the body) about the decision. *Identify a range of outcomes or alternatives and notice how you feel in your body about those too. *Don't rush! When I talk about feeling something within the body, I mean simply observe whether there is a physical reaction to your thoughts. Is there a tension in your shoulder? Did something make your heart rate rise a little? How about a feeling in the pit of your tummy?

Building a strong meditation practise is a fundamental pillar to living mindfully. They both go hand in hand. For years, I have used the app: Insight Timer and found it really useful to creating my meditation practise!

I believe mindfulness can be a powerful tool in our careers, helping us stay aware of our daily decisions and ensuring that our life values align with our job specifics and work-related values. It's essential to pause and regularly reflect on this alignment. This practice helps us stay true to ourselves and our goals, fostering a sense of purpose and fulfillment. Developing mindfulness and practicing it regularly is crucial. It allows us to navigate our careers with clarity and intention, making thoughtful decisions that resonate with our core values. By doing so, we can create a more meaningful and satisfying professional journey.

O mindfulness desenvolve conexões cerebrais tal qual uma academia. E essas conexões são justamente sinapses de orientação aberta, amplitude de visão e de entendimento do momento presente, um olhar mais compassivo e calmo para o mundo. Menos estresse no corpo e mais criatividade. Todas essas caracteristicas são o que formam uma tomada de decisão mais coerente.

When we are mentally flexible, we are accessing greater intelligence and creative problem solving that is naturally available for the mutual beneficial exchanging of ideas. This opens dialogues between humans that may have been perceived to have reached an impasse or blockage. Mental openness allows for greater intuitive development and accessing higher sensory perception that is instrumental in releasing and removing these impasse blockages, whether Individual or within group settings.