By Camonghne Felix — 2021
“I should have quit way before Tokyo.”
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Because they know how to help you cope under pressure.
When it comes to supporting employees to thrive despite the emotional fallout of the pandemic, leaders (and mindfulness) have a critical role to play.
In the 1960s, psychologist Abraham Maslow became the first academic to write about what he called “peak experiences,” moments of elation that come from pushing ourselves in challenging tasks.
Many of us know what it’s like to be in a state of creative flow. Do you have to wait for inspiration to strike, or can you hack ‘the zone’?
The reality is not that they think differently. It’s that they don’t think. It’s the absence of thought. It’s the absence of cognition. It’s the absence of emotion. That really is the advantage.
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Athletes and teams looking for an extra edge are turning to mindfulness and mental-skills training to improve performance and well-being.
“There will be a struggle between the mind and body, between attending to the physical injury and maintaining identity by continuing to train.”
There’s a growing understanding—and resources—to allow us to take control of our minds and of our own well-being.
Want to grow your well-being? Here are the skills you need.
Leaders who want to keep an edge at work should hone these three soft skills, says Jacqueline Carter, author of The Mind of the Leader.