Implementing Mindfulness In The Workplace: A New Strategy For Enhancing Both Individual And Organizational Effectiveness

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Sharma Khemraj
Dr. Phrakhruvinaithorn Wutthichai Chayawuddho Pettongma
Dr. Phramaha Chakrapol Acharashubho Thepa
Dr. Sneha Patnaik
Prof. Dr. Wann Yih Wu
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hsinkuang Chi

Abstract

Mindfulness is essentially about being at your present state, having faith, and living here and now without worrying about the past or the future. This is an extremely traditional practice that derives from a number of spiritual traditions, including as Hinduism and Buddhism. Mindfulness training has been practiced by individuals and groups for countless centuries. Although mindfulness research is flourishing in the domains of psychology and health, it is only getting started in the realm of organizational science. However, this is changing for a variety of reasons. This essay highlights mindfulness' value as a strategic program for increasing leaders' abilities. The study is worked using real time quantitative evidences of current days' professional skill building programs that are adding mindfulness training in the curriculum to educate the students to be capable in decision-making and future-ready leadership that is vital to hold a workplace's sustainability. Equally crucial to the goal of reducing stress in general and workplace stress in particular is spreading awareness of the core principles of mindfulness at all societal levels. Among a number of mindfulness stimulating activities, the study has emphasized meditation as an effective, accessible and inexpensive practice that may be disseminated and encouraged so that society can obtain the advantages of mindfulness practice. Thus, it can contribute to a nation's economic growth, especially in emerging nations that are opening up to opportunities in the global market but are falling behind in productivity and competitiveness in the workplace. An effective and simple mindfulness model in the workplace culture has been shown to improve an organization's standing in the market, productivity, and longevity.

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Sharma Khemraj, Dr. Phrakhruvinaithorn Wutthichai Chayawuddho Pettongma, Dr. Phramaha Chakrapol Acharashubho Thepa, Dr. Sneha Patnaik, Prof. Dr. Wann Yih Wu, & Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hsinkuang Chi. (2023). Implementing Mindfulness In The Workplace: A New Strategy For Enhancing Both Individual And Organizational Effectiveness. Journal for ReAttach Therapy and Developmental Diversities, 6(2s), 408–416. https://doi.org/10.1234/jrtdd.v6i2s.2155
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Sharma Khemraj

Department of Business Administration, Management Science, Nanhua University. Taiwan.

Dr. Phrakhruvinaithorn Wutthichai Chayawuddho Pettongma

Faculty of Education, Mahamakut Buddhist University, Srithammasokkarat Campus. Thailand.

Dr. Phramaha Chakrapol Acharashubho Thepa

Faculty of Religion and Philosophy, Mahamakut Buddhist University, Thailand

Dr. Sneha Patnaik

Department of healthcare Administration, Asia University, Taichung, Taiwan

Prof. Dr. Wann Yih Wu

Department of Business Administration, Management Science, Nanhua University, Taiwan.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hsinkuang Chi

Department of Business Administration, Management Science, Nanhua University, Taiwan

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