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Meditation can Increase Concentration- especially when Multitasking
A recent study (The Effects of Mindfulness Meditation Training on Multitasking in a High-Stress Information Environment, 2012) shows that practicing mindfulness meditation can help people stay on task longer with fewer distractions and also improves memory and reduces stress. The Experiment Three groups of Human Resource managers were tested on their ability to multitask. All were given an initial round of testing. The first group was then given 8... -
Mindfulness Practice Reduces Cognitive Rigidity
The old adage “experience makes you wiser” may not always be the case. Studies have shown that experience may actually blind you to seeing simpler more innovative solutions. According to a recent study, mindfulness meditation can help reduce this tendency also known as cognitive rigidity. In two separate studies with either experienced or novice meditators, Greenberg, Reiner and Meiran (2012) examined the impact of mindfulness meditation on cognitive rigidity.... -
Meditating at Work: A New Approach to Managing Overload
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