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Meditation Isn’t Just for Monks! Leadership-Life Fit

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Page 1: Leadership-life fit: Meditation Isn't Just for Monks

Meditation Isn’t Just for Monks!

Leadership-Life Fit

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Managing Misconceptions

• Meditation doesn’t have to be about a long sabbatical (though time in the sun is great if you can get away )…

• Or hours in a yoga position before your day begins…

• Or years of practice before experiencing benefits.

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(and SHOULD)

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Meditation can be as simple as focusing on your awareness and presence in every day tasks(practicing mindfulness).

1. Think of a daily routine (driving, greeting people, eating, etc.)

2. If you are on autopilot in these moments, shift your attention to notice what you’re thinking and how you’re feeling-both physically and mentally.

3. Be awake in these moments! Tune in to what you notice!

4. Being mindful is being aware. Adapted from How to Meditate in Your Everyday Life by Pia Robson in Thrive Global

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Practice Being.

1. Concentrate on your breathing.2. Don’t try to control it; just notice

it.3. Feel your breath flow in and out.4. If you notice your thoughts

wander, just bring your attention back to your breathing.

5. Start with one minute and try to grow to 20.

Adapted from How to Meditate in Your Everyday Life by Pia Robson in Thrive Global

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Why Meditation?• Builds resiliency.• Gives you more control over situations

that arise daily.• Develops stronger trust in yourself and

your decisions.• Prevents depression and decreases

anxiety, chronic pain and stress.• Leads to greater contentment and

happiness and more fulfilling relationships.

Adapted from How to Meditate in Your Everyday Life by Pia Robson in Thrive Global

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Benefits• Creates space and time for yourself so

you can clear your mind.• Contributes to your overall health and

well-being (Regular meditators see the doctor less frequently!).

• Puts you in a proactive role—leader of your life.

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