Functional Mindfulness

Being Intentional in Times of Crisis

Being Intentional in Times of Crisis

We’ve all had quite a shock to our way of life this week. Long anticipated trips were cancelled, schools put on pause, being asked to work at home … the list goes on. We’re also being asked to change our daily habits in substantial ways. This is causing us to learn how to intentionally focus our attention on the present more than ever.

Torn Between "Want" and "Should"

Torn Between "Want" and "Should"

How are you feeling about those goals you set in January? Are you finding that you’re constantly faced with decisions about “want” and “should”? Is behavior change based on the strength of your willpower or are there better strategies that lead to success?

Compassion Requires Action

Compassion Requires Action

It’s been said that compassion is the ACTION component of empathy. In other words, when you demonstrate compassion, you move beyond just feelings, you are moved to ACTION to alleviate suffering. Hear from Sue Beranek, Levelhead’s Director of Communications, on what she’s learned as she’s tried to employ more compassion lately.

Easing Travel Tension

Easing Travel Tension

Traveling at any time can be stressful, but especially during the holidays. This is exactly the time when having control of our attention can make all the difference. Having spent literally decades in airports, Levelhead’s CEO, Saundra Schrock, shares her useful tips to ease travel tension by turning it into a mindfulness practice.

Get Real

Get Real

Over the past few years, organizations are becoming more and more concerned about aligning individual and organizational values with how the business operates on a daily basis (Kinsler, 2014). One leadership approach that is currently being explored is Authentic Leadership. So, what does this mean and how do you develop it?

Do You Drive Angry?

Do You Drive Angry?

According to the U. S. Census Bureau, the average one-way commute time is 26.1 minutes. If you commute five days a week, that amounts to 4.35 hours a week or nearly nine days a year. Inevitably, this means that you are likely going to encounter a situation that provokes feelings of anger from time to time. So, what can you do about it?

Music at Work: To Listen or Not to Listen?

Music at Work: To Listen or Not to Listen?

You simply can’t walk through a work location today without seeing many employees with earbuds or headphones on, listening to music. But, is it a good idea to listen to music at work? Does it positively or negatively impact the workplace? Let’s take a look at the current research.