Leah Weiss on the Power of Mindfulness in the Workplace

Leah Weiss on the Power of Mindfulness in the Workplace

Feeling stuck or overwhelmed at work? You're not alone. In this episode of 'The One You Feed', host Eric Zimmer sits down with Leah Weiss, a researcher, professor, consultant, and author, to chat about how mindfulness can revolutionize your work experience. Leah’s upcoming book, 'How We Work: Live Your Purpose, Reclaim Your Sanity and Embrace the Daily Grind', dives deep into bringing mindfulness into the workplace.

Whether you love or loathe your job, Leah's insights can help elevate your daily grind into something more meaningful. She talks about the power of paying attention to our work experiences, even when they're less than thrilling. Instead of juggling multiple tasks at once, Leah suggests focusing on your physical sensations and the task at hand. This simple shift can offer valuable insights and help you understand where your attention is being pulled.

Leah also highlights the importance of compassion in the workplace. By seeing our colleagues as whole people and reflecting on them daily, we can cultivate a more compassionate and understanding work environment. Throughout their conversation, Eric and Leah cover topics like staying focused, how our bodies affect our well-being, and practical exercises for building compassion at work.

Leah’s message is clear: by feeding the good wolf of mindfulness and compassion, we can transform our work lives and find purpose in any job. Ready to make a change? Tune in to discover how mindfulness can make your workday more fulfilling.