Mindfulness Training Program Research Articles

Efficacy of the "7mind"-app as intervention to prevent postpartum depression in a low-risk sample group.

Postpartum depression (PPD) is a severe complication in the postpartum period and equals a major depression occurring in the first weeks after delivery. During the COVID-19 pandemic, an increased incidence of PPD was observed. For this reason, we conducted an intervention study to test the effectiveness of the "7mind"-app, an app-based mindfulness training program, in the prevention of PPD. For this purpose, 145 women who gave birth between March and September 2021 were observed up to six months postpartum, with 80 women using the "7mind"-app. The BSF (Berlin Mood Questionnaire) and the EPDS (Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale) were used to measure depressive symptoms at different time points and were supplemented by questionnaires regarding COVID-related anxieties. The BSF showed a significant improvement over time in the categories "anxiety" (p < .001) and "fatigue" (p < .001). Regarding the EPDS, there were no significant differences between the intervention and control groups. With a mean EPDS of 7.6 prepartum and 7.4 postpartum, our sample group can be classified as a low-risk collective. Furthermore, there were no significant differences between the control and intervention groups with regard to COVID-19-related anxiety. However, a comparison of the correlation analysis of COVID-19-related fears over time showed a clear advantage of the intervention. In particular, fear of the consequences of maternal COVID-19 infection increased significantly in the control group over time (r = 0.98, p = 0.040), while there was no significant change in the intervention group (r = -0.39, p = 0.218). In conclusion, the intervention with the app "7mind" seems to lead to a clear benefit in the prevention of general anxiety and COVID-19-related anxieties, but needs further research to represent a valid intervention for the prevention of PPD.

THE IMPACT OF NEUROSCIENCE-BASED MINDFULNESS TRAINING ON MENTAL HEALTH IN FUTURE PSYCHOLOGISTS

Purpose. This study investigates the effectiveness of a neuroscience-based mindfulness training program on emotional states, self-compassion traits and well-being status among psychology students during an 8-week intervention. The work focuses on developing emotional regulation, decreasing stress and depression, and increasing self-compassion and mindfulness — all of which are crucial skills for professional practice. Methods. This pilot study included fifty psychology students (M = 23.5, SD = 2.8) who were assessed using the DASS-21 for stress, anxiety, depression and Self-Compassion Scale for self-kindness, mindfulness and related traits before and after a special training program along with the BBC-SWB questionnaire for psychological, physical and subjective well-being. Statistical analyses such as paired t-tests, correlation analysis and hierarchical regression were used to assess the intervention's effectiveness and explore predictive relationships among variables. Results. The program was associated with significant reductions in anxiety, stress, and depression and increases in self-kindness, mindfulness, and psychological well-being. Given that emotional states and self-compassion traits function as mutually reinforcing factors, correlations provided evidence based on the holistic benefits of the program. Hierarchical regression analysis showed that both pre-intervention anxiety (β = 0.45, p &lt; 0.001) and self-kindness (β = 0.35, p = 0.05) significantly predicted psychological well-being after the intervention. These variables combined explained 52% of the outcome variance (R² = 0.52, p &lt; 0.001). Mindfulness explained an additional 17% variance beyond all other variables combined, affirming its role as a transformational variable within the model. Conclusions. This mindfulness training, based on neuroscience principles and research findings, is designed to decrease psychological suffering and enhance psychological resilience and self-compassion. The results call for incorporating such training within psychology educational programs, thus enhancing personal health and professional competence. Longitudinal studies investigating the long-term effects of mindfulness practices and their use in a broader range of populations are warranted for future research.

Optimizing Compassion Training in Medical Trainees Using an Adjunct mHealth App: A Preliminary Single-Arm Feasibility and Acceptability Study.

While structured compassion training programs have shown promise for increasing compassion among medical trainees, a major challenge is applying the concepts and practices taught during the program into the complex, dynamic, time-pressured, and often hectic hospital workplace. The purpose of this pilot study was to examine the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary effects of Compassion Coach, a mobile health (mHealth) smartphone app designed to bolster a 6-week mindfulness and self-compassion training program for medical trainees. In Compassion Coach, notifications to remind, encourage, and measure the perceived impact of informal mindfulness and compassion practices taught during the program were delivered at 7 AM, 12 PM, and 7 PM, respectively, 3 times per week over the course of the training program. The app also contained a library of guided audio formal mindfulness and compassion practices to allow quick and easy access. In this pilot study, we collected data from 29 medical students and residents who downloaded Compassion Coach and completed surveys assessing perceived effectiveness and acceptability. Engagement with the Compassion Coach app was passively tracked through notification response rate and library resource access over time. The average response rate to notifications was 58% (SD 29%; range 12%-98%), with a significant decline over time (P=.009; odds ratio 0.98, 95% CI 0.96-0.99). Across all participants and occasions, the majority agreed the informal practices prompted by Compassion Coach helped them feel grounded and centered (110/150, 73%), improved compassion (29/41, 71%), reduced burnout (106/191, 56%), and improved their mood (133/191, 70%). In total, 16 (55%) of the 29 participants accessed guided audio recordings on average 3 (SD 3.4) times throughout the program. At the posttreatment time point, most participants (13/18, 72%) indicated that Compassion Coach helped them engage in compassion practices in daily life, and half (9/18, 50%) indicated that Compassion Coach helped improve interactions with patients. Overall, preliminary results of Compassion Coach are encouraging and suggest the integration of a smartphone app with an ongoing mindfulness and self-compassion training program may bolster the effects of the program on medical trainees. However, there was variability in engagement with Compassion Coach and perceived helpfulness. Additional research is indicated to optimize this novel mHealth approach and conduct a study powered to formally evaluate effects.

Effects of mindfulness intervention on competition state anxiety in sprinters-a randomized controlled trial.

With the rapid growth of China's sprint program's international competitiveness, the psychological problems of sprinters have become a common concern in sports training theory and practice. Hence, the study examined the impact of a 7-week Mindfulness training program on competition state anxiety in Chinese sprinters. Twenty-four sprinters (Mage = 22.46 ± 1.351) were selected in a 2 × 3 mixed design, with the group (mindfulness/control) as the between-subjects variable and test time (pre-test/mid-test/post-test) as the within-subjects variable. The dependent variables corresponded to the mindfulness score and competition state anxiety score. One 60-min session was conducted once a week for 7 weeks, and the control group did not undergo any psychological training. The mindfulness group received mindfulness training, and the control group received regular psychological guidance. The subjects filled in the Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire (FFMQ) and the Competition State Anxiety Scale at baseline, followed by additional assessments 3 weeks and 7 weeks later. (1) In terms of competition state anxiety, there were no significant differences in the pre-test between the mindfulness group and the control group. There were significant differences in sprinters' competition state anxiety after mindfulness intervention in terms of time, group, and the interaction between time and groups (p = 0.03, 0.004, and 0.009). (2) In terms of the mindfulness level, the difference between the mindfulness group and the control group was not significant in the pre-test. The sprinters' mindfulness level was significant in the interaction between groups and that between groups and time after mindfulness intervention (p = 0.027 and 0.028). Mindfulness training alleviated sprinters' competition anxiety by reducing sprinters' somatic state anxiety (SSA) and cognitive state anxiety (CSA), as well as improving state self-efficacy. The results provide guidance and references for Chinese sprinters' psychological problems.

The Western Australian medical schools mindfulness project: a randomised controlled trial

BackgroundEvidence for the longer-term benefits of online mindfulness training for medical students, including in the reduction of stress and improved wellbeing, is limited. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of a novel online mindfulness training program on trait mindfulness, wellbeing and study engagement of medical students at program completion and 6-month follow-up.MethodsThis was a randomised waitlist control study of an 8-week, online, mindfulness-based intervention versus normal curriculum alone for medical students (N = 114). The primary outcome measures were the changes from baseline to program completion at Week 8 for self-reported trait mindfulness (Freiburg Mindfulness Inventory), perceived stress (Perceived Stress Scale), self-compassion (Self-Compassion Scale) and study engagement scores (Utrecht Work Engagement Scale for Students). The secondary outcome measures were these score changes from baseline to 6-month follow up. Intervention and control students completed surveys at all three time points. Program adherence (Mindfulness Adherence Questionnaire) was also measured in the intervention group.ResultsThe intervention group experienced modest but statistically significant improvements in mindfulness (9%, p = 0.0002), self-compassion (5%, p = 0.026), and study engagement (4%, p = 0.035) from baseline to Week 8. They also reported a sustained improvement of 5% (p = 0.017) in mindfulness scores at 6 months. The control group reported no significant changes at Week 8 or 6 Months. Between-group comparisons showed that compared to the control group, the intervention group improved significantly more in mindfulness (p = 0.0076), and statistically marginally more in study engagement (p = 0.0534) at Week 8. No statistically significant between-group differences were observed at 6 months.ConclusionsThese results add to the small but growing body of evidence suggesting that online mindfulness-based interventions with minimal contact can improve, albeit in modest magnitude, mindfulness and possibly study engagement in medical students for the duration of a mindfulness program. Further refinements to the program may be important to maintain improvements in the longer-term.Trial registrationRegistration number ACTRN12624000783527.

Changes in Trait Mindfulness after a Brief Mindfulness Training Program of Self-Breathing.

Developing and cultivating mindfulness exerts a positive effect on psychological and cognitive performance. Sharpening the skill requires continuous mindfulness-based training (MT), which can be challenging for people leading busy lives. Therefore, the current study examined whether trait mindfulness can be improved by a flexible and brief MT program of self-breathing using a pre-post intervention design. Trait mindfulness was assessed using the Japanese version of the Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire (FFMQ) before the intervention (pre), after 2 weeks (during), and 4 weeks after the intervention started (post). Data were analyzed using the Friedman test followed by the Dunn-Bonferroni correction. The study sample consisted of 22 healthy participants aged from 20 to 60 years with no previous experience with yoga or meditation equivalent to MT. The mean number of days of MT practice was 26.4, and 11 participants had interruptions. The median values of pre-, during-, and post-total FFMQ scores were 115.5, 123, and 129, respectively. Significant differences were observed in the total pre and post (p < 0.001) and during and post (p = 0.002) FFMQ scores, though a medium effect was found (r = 0.30) only between the pre and post scores. Of the five sub-scales of FFMQ, significant differences were observed only between pre and post Observing (p = 0.01), Nonreactivity (p < 0.001), and Describing (p = 0.01), and during and post Nonjudging (p = 0.016), and Nonreactivity (p = 0.025). Our findings suggest that the simple, brief, and flexible self-breathing method employed in this study has a substantial effect on fostering trait mindfulness and, therefore, can be adopted by people with hectic daily schedules.

Effect of mindfulness training program on well-being and leadership skills of psychiatric nurses

BackgroundNursing leaders need mindfulness, which is an effective intervention for reducing stress, promoting well-being, and enhancing their leadership skills. PurposeTo explore the effect of a mindfulness training program on the well-being and leadership skills of head nurses. MethodsA quasi-study design was used and conducted in a psychiatric and neurological university hospital on a convenience sample of 40 head nurses. Using the cognitive and affective mindfulness scale, the mindful attention awareness scale, the leadership skills questionnaire, and the mindfulness program. FindingsThe findings resulted in a significant difference in the effect of the mindfulness program before and after training when applied to leadership skills, especially conceptual and administrative skills. DiscussionManagers must adopt a mindfulness program, integrate it into nursing intervention protocols, and circulate it to all nursing staff because it has a noticeable impact if it is practiced seriously and its results are benefited from.

Interventions reduce burnout among nurses and improve patients’ safety: Systematic review

Background: There is conflicting data regarding the kinds, amounts, lengths, and methods of burnout therapies, as well as how clinical nurses rate their own burnout. The purpose of this study was to assess clinical nurses' burnout interventions. Method: This study examines the benefits of burnout reduction strategies for clinical nurses through a comprehensive review. We followed the PRISMA guidelines' suggestions. In order to obtain results that appropriately represented the effects of burnout therapies, we selectively included research published between 2019 and 2024. A work written entirely in English. Search engines from the Cochrane Library, CINAHL, PubMed, and Scopus were used. Result: Six studies were considered in this systematic review, of which two were interventional studies and four were randomized controlled trials. There were studies done in China, Turkey, Iran, Spain, and Saudi Arabia. A workshop on burnout prevention, stress-coping and cognitive behavioral therapy, emotional freedom strategies, emotional regulation training, and a mindfulness training program are some of the interventions that are used. Among the burnout metrics employed were Pines &amp; Aronson, MBI, and ProQoL. There were 337 nurses in all in the interventional groups and 324 in the control groups. Conclusion: Burnout was successfully decreased by a mindfulness training program, emotional freedom techniques, emotional regulation training, stress-coping and cognitive behavioral therapy, and a burnout prevention course.

Effect of Mindfulness Training Program on Promoting Mental Well-being Among Emergency Nurses

Effect of Mindfulness Training Program on Promoting Mental Well-being Among Emergency Nurses

Distinct Mindfulness States Produce Dissociable Effects on Neural Markers of Emotion Processing: Evidence From the Late Positive Potential

BackgroundMindfulness has long been theorized to benefit emotion regulation, but despite the ubiquity of the claim, there is little empirical evidence demonstrating how mindfulness modulates the neurophysiology of emotion processing. The current study aimed to fill this gap in knowledge by leveraging a novel research approach capable of discretizing mindfulness into distinct states of open monitoring (OM) and focused attention (FA) to distinguish their influence on multimodal subjective and objective measures of emotion processing. MethodsUtilizing a fully within-participant picture viewing state induction protocol (N = 30), we compared the effects of OM and FA, rigorously contrasted against an active control, on the visually evoked late positive potential (LPP), a neural index of motivated attention. Bayesian mixed modeling was used to distinguish OM versus FA effects on the early and late sustained LPP while evaluating the influence of subjective arousal ratings as a within-participant moderator of the state inductions. ResultsWhen negative picture trials were retrospectively rated as more subjectively arousing, the OM induction reduced the late sustained LPP response, whereas the FA induction enhanced the LPP. ConclusionsAcute manipulation of OM and FA states may reduce and enhance motivated attention to aversive stimuli during conditions of high subjective arousal, respectively. Functional distinctions between different mindfulness states on emotion processing may be most dissociable after accounting for within-participant variability in how stimuli are appraised. These results support the future potential of the state induction protocol for parsing the neural affective mechanisms that underlie mindfulness training programs and interventions.

Effectiveness of a Mindfulness-Based Intervention Program to Improve Communication and Stress Coping Skills in University Students.

Investigating the contribution of mindfulness training to psychological well-being and quality of life in the university setting is of interest. The objective of the study is to present a comparative analysis of the scores in the variables of self-efficacy, resilience, coping strategies, and communication skills before and after the application of an intervention program based on mindfulness. An ex post facto cross-sectional design and a convenience sample of participants were adopted. The participants were students belonging to Education Sciences who benefited from the activities of the program. Instruments were administered to assess mindfulness, self-efficacy, resilience, coping strategies, and communication skills. The correlations of the mindfulness variable with the other psychoeducational variables evaluated were also analyzed. The results indicate an increase in the scores in the selected variables of mindfulness, resilience, communication skills, and some of the coping strategies considered productive or functional such as problem solving, self-criticism, emotional expression, desiderative thinking, social support, and cognitive restructuring. Statistically significant correlations were also observed between the variable mindfulness and those of perceived self-efficacy, resilience, coping strategies, and communication skills. The development of mindfulness training programs in the university setting is necessary to contribute to the improvement of more adaptive coping skills and the promotion of resilience.

The Current State of Research on Driving Anger

Driving anger is a significant factor in causing traffic accidents and poses a severe threat to road safety. This paper reviews the research progress on driving anger over the past decade, including its definition, research methodologies, influencing factors, and intervention measures. The literature indicates that (1) questionnaires, driving simulators, video recordings, and behavioral diaries are commonly used research methods. (2) The factors influencing driving anger include demographic elements (such as age, gender, alcohol consumption), personality traits (such as anger trait, sensation seeking), and environmental factors (such as road characteristics, life events). (3) To address driving anger, researchers have proposed various intervention measures, including relaxation training, group cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness training, and driver re-education programs. These interventions have been somewhat effective in reducing driving anger and aggressive driving behaviors. Future research could further explore the cognitive processes of driving anger and its impact on driving behavior to develop more effective intervention strategies, thereby enhancing road traffic safety.

Assessing the effects of an 8-week mindfulness training program on neural oscillations and self-reports during meditation practice

Assessing the effects of an 8-week mindfulness training program on neural oscillations and self-reports during meditation practice

“I’m Staring at the Screen All the Time”: Technology Use and Mindfulness in Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes

ABSTRACT Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is a chronic, complex medical condition associated with higher rates of anxiety in adolescents. Higher rates of anxiety are associated with poorer glycemic control. Although technological advancements have been made to improve self-management of glycemia, few technological interventions aim to mitigate anxiety symptoms. Adolescents frequently use technology every day for school and socialization in addition to management of glycemia. Technology has not yet been leveraged to provide evidence-based interventions, such as mindfulness, for anxiety symptoms and other psychosocial comorbidity in adolescents with T1D. We aimed to examine technology preferences in adolescents with type 1 diabetes, their experiences with mindfulness practices, and their perceived acceptability of a mobile health application delivering mindfulness training. Twenty participants aged 14 to 17 years old with T1D participated in this qualitative descriptive study. Interview transcripts were organized using the ATLAS.ti software version 8 and coded using an in vivo approach and thematic analysis. Descriptive statistics regarding participant demographics and hemoglobin A1c levels were analyzed using SAS statistical software version 9.2. Findings supported heavy technology use, limited experience with mindfulness, and positive receptivity regarding an app that delivered a mindfulness training program specifically for adolescents with T1D. Thus, a mobile health application may be a feasible and acceptable way to deliver an evidence-based psychosocial intervention to this vulnerable population.

Effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Interventions in Enhancing Sports Performance

Purpose: The aim of the study was to assess the effectiveness of mindfulness-based interventions in enhancing sports performance. Methodology: This study adopted a desk methodology. A desk study research design is commonly known as secondary data collection. This is basically collecting data from existing resources preferably because of its low cost advantage as compared to a field research. Our current study looked into already published studies and reports as the data was easily accessed through online journals and libraries. Findings: The study found that mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) hold promise in enhancing sports performance across various disciplines. The study indicate that athletes who engage in mindfulness practices experience improvements in attentional control, emotional regulation, and stress management, all of which are critical for optimal athletic performance. By cultivating present-moment awareness and fostering a non-judgmental attitude toward thoughts and sensations, athletes can better focus on the task at hand, manage competitive pressure, and maintain peak performance under stressful conditions. Furthermore, MBIs have been shown to facilitate skill acquisition and execution, as well as promote recovery and injury rehabilitation. Overall, these findings highlight the potential of incorporating mindfulness training into sports training programs to enhance athletes' mental resilience and overall performance. However, further research is needed to elucidate the specific mechanisms through which mindfulness exerts its effects on sports performance and to optimize the integration of MBIs into athletic training regimens. Implications to Theory, Practice and Policy: Self-determination theory, cognitive-behavioral theory and flow theory may be used to anchor future studies on assessing effectiveness of mindfulness-based interventions in enhancing sports performance. Develop evidence-based mindfulness training programs tailored specifically for athletes across different sports disciplines and performance levels. Advocate for the integration of mindfulness training into athlete development programs at the grassroots, elite, and professional levels.

Mindfulness and psychological capital: examining the role of intention from the person perspective in a multi-week mindfulness training program

PurposeWhen evaluating the efficacy of mindfulness interventions, most studies take a linear approach to explore how an intervention impacts different outcomes for individuals, and rarely is the role of intention examined. This research takes a configural approach to consider how various elements of a participant’s training expectations and their experience in the training condition combine to predict increases in psychological capital.Design/methodology/approachEmployees from hospital settings were randomized into three conditions (mindfulness training, active control (Pilates), and wait-list control group) and completed surveys at three time points (baseline, post-training and three months post-training). A qualitative comparative analysis was applied to see what combinations of motivational elements were associated with increases in psychological capital.FindingsWe find that all three conditions can boost their psychological capital based on different configurations involving efficacy beliefs, baseline states of well-being (psychological capital and perceived stress) and changes in levels of mindfulness and perceived stress.Research limitations/implicationsIndividual characteristics, like motivation, expectancy and baseline needs, are an important consideration in addition to the training condition itself when determining whether a training is efficacious.Practical implicationsIt is of increasing importance that organizations find ways to support employee well-being. Offering a variety of psychological and physical interventions can improve psychological capital. Applying needs assessments that clarify the desires, needs and expectations employees hold may help with intervention efficacy.Originality/valueThe current study offers an innovative methodology through which realist evaluation approaches can consider multiple factors to predict outcomes.

Mental Toughness May Have an Impact on Athlete’s Performance: Systematic Review

Psychological health spans several domains, including mental health and quality of life. Mental Toughness is the most widely used but its understanding is limited when applied in sports psychology. Mental Toughness can affect athlete’s performance, Mental Toughness plays an important role in maintaining overall athlete performance during intense matches. The total number of articles obtained at the beginning of the search matched the keywords that has been set is 33 articles. Furthermore, of the remaining 12 articles were identified after an extensive search of the literature in accordance to the PRISMA guidelines, there were four articles included in the exclusion criteria with details, two articles included in the qualitative articles, one article was a duplicate article, and one article was a case study article after a critical appraisal was carried out. The results of a systematic review on twelve articles, the authors found an effect of mental toughness on improving athlete performance. Each of the results found resulted in three major themes, namely: (1) the relationship between mental toughness, mindfulness, and psychological skills in athletes. (2) factors impact athletes' performance, well-being, and ability to handle challenges in sports. (3) the influence of various demographic and educational factors on mental toughness in athletes. The study emphasizes Mental Toughness's impact on both physical performance and mental health in athletes, highlighting its role in managing stress and pressure during sports challenges. Additionally, it underlines the importance of implementing Mental Toughness and mindfulness training programs, along with providing robust psychological support, to enhance athletes' mental strength and overall well-being in sports. Keywords: Adolescent, Child, Mindfulness, Quality of Life, Athletic Performance, Athletes, Anxiety.

How mindfulness training changes tourist experience: An exploratory study

While mindfulness is receiving increasing attention in tourism literature, most studies are either conceptual or grounded in positivist paradigms that emphasize the potential benefits of mindful travel. There is limited research on mindful training programs and the experiences of tourists who have undergone such training. This study fills this gap by adopting an interpretive perspective to explore tourists who have undergone mindfulness training and now act as mindfulness facilitators in tourism. It aims to depict the role of mindfulness training programs in travel and tourism experiences. The findings show that mindfulness training interventions optimized the participants' travel expectations and cultivated a state of present-moment acceptance. The participants reported higher levels of satisfaction, reduced desire to escape from their travels, and improved decision-making regarding their travel choices. The experiences of mindful travel fostered deeper connections with nature and enhanced self-compassion, which could potentially contribute to the promotion of sustainable tourism practices. Mindfulness transformed ordinary vacations into meaningful and enriching experiences, ultimately leading to reduced post-travel stress and promoting overall well-being.

Mindfulness, spiritual well-being, and sustainable consumer behavior

Although there has been considerable research interest in how mindfulness affects consumers’ pro-environmental behaviors, extant research has not fully clarified the underlying mechanisms through which mindfulness is related to sustainable consumption. This study examines mediating effects of spiritual well-being in regard to the relationship between mindfulness and sustainable consumer behavior. Four different types of sustainable consumer behavior are examined: general ethically minded consumer behavior, voluntary simplicity, direct environmental behavior, and support for green products. The study was conducted with 467 French consumers: 208 consumers who have undertaken formal mindfulness training (mindfulness-based stress reduction program) and 259 consumers who have never undertaken any mindfulness training. The findings show that mindfulness is related to sustainable consumer behavior through the personal, communal, and environmental domains of spiritual well-being. However, the links between mindfulness and spiritual (personal, communal, and environmental) well-being are primarily evident only among consumers who have undertaken formal mindfulness training. Thus, this research demonstrates how mindfulness affects sustainable consumer behavior and identifies conditions under which these effects are observed. Policy recommendations in the form of supporting and subsidising mindfulness training programs and other initiatives that enhance spiritual well-being, to facilitate greater sustainable consumer behavior are proposed.

Mindfulness, resilience and the happiness of service employees working from home

PurposeThe work-from-home scheme (WFH) is increasingly being adopted in service firms. However, the blurred border between employees’ work and life can create work–life conflict (WLC) that negatively affects their well-being. Therefore, identifying factors that help employees overcome WLC and nurture their well-being is imperative. From a transformative service research (TSR) and personal psychology perspective, this study aims to explore the roles of service employee state of mindfulness and resilience in reducing WLC, alleviating its negative effects and ultimately nurturing their happiness.Design/methodology/approachA structural model was proposed. Data were collected from 339 WFH employees in various knowledge-based services such as professional services, information, education and training, financial consulting and marketing. Direct, indirect, mediating and moderating effects were estimated using the CB-SEM method.FindingsMindfulness is the overarching capability that helps reduce WLC and raise resilience. It nurtures WFH employee happiness not only directly but also via the mediation of resilience and WLC. Resilience, on the other hand, mediates the effect of mindfulness on happiness and moderates the negative impact of WLC on happiness.Practical implicationsFirms are recommended to organize mindfulness and resilience training programs, and encourage organizational- and job-related facilitators. WFH employees should actively participate in such programs and add them to their to-do-list practices.Originality/valueTo the best of the authors’ knowledge, this study is among the first empirical studies of employee mindfulness and resilience in the WFH context. It contributes to the TSR research stream and enriches the concepts of mindfulness and resilience by elucidating different mechanisms in which each of these personal qualities operates to help employees nurture happiness in this specific working condition.