Imagine there was something you could do that would improve your health and happiness, and it could even make you more productive at work. Sound too good to be true? Now imagine that thing was free. Meditation has gained mainstream attention in recent years as business leaders at all levels have espoused its benefits, and a growing body of research corroborates previously anecdotal findings. According to one study, meditating increased the working memory of participants by more than 30% on average, while another found that students who meditated performed 16% better on their Graduate Record Examinations (GREs). How that’s for a return on investment?
Now that we have your attention, let’s look at three ways the ancient practice of meditation can improve productivity.
