10/02/2025

Use Mini-meditations Are a Way to Foster Peace of Mind at Work

Experienced practitioners say there’s no right or wrong way to meditate

The idea of meditating can be intimidating. Beginners may imagine sitting uncomfortably in silence while breathing deeply and scrubbing all thoughts from their minds. The prospect of trying those techniques at work may feel embarrassing.

But there are ways to bring short, inconspicuous sessions into the workday if you want to see if meditation can help you deal with challenging customers or reduce anxiety while preparing for a presentation. And experienced practitioners say there's no right or wrong way to do it.

"Meditation is quite easy, as a matter of fact. I think there’s a stigma around it, that you have to be in complete silence, and you have to have some room setup, or do some chanting or some serious breathing," said Michelle Beyer, a wellness coach who owns Alana Life & Fitness. "There's one-minute meditations you can do to make yourself feel great. Nobody will even know you're doing them."

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