Power Of Mindfulness Research Articles

The Power of Mindfulness: Examining Power Imbalances, Mindfulness, and Couples’ Relational and Sexual Well-Being

Perceptions of power imbalance are common in relationships. We used the relational model of mindfulness to examine links between marital perceptions of power, relational and sexual well-being and to evaluate whether trait mindfulness and sexual mindfulness moderate these associations. Using a nationally representative sample (N = 1,519 couples at Wave III) of mixed-sex newlywed couples, an actor-partner-interdependence model indicated that trait mindfulness and state sexually mindful awareness buffered the link between men’s and women’s own perceived power imbalance and relational well-being. Sexually mindful non-judgment, however, accentuated the negative association between perceived power imbalance and sexual well-being for men. We discuss the need for therapists to consider the need to encourage mindful awareness to attenuate perceptions of power imbalances and to evaluate how sexually mindful non-judgment influences men’s feelings of sexual well-being. Therapeutic implications of these findings are also discussed.

Technological Mindfulness and Work-life Balance

This study examines the impact of technological mindfulness on work-life balance among accountants in the Klang Valley, Malaysia. Mindfulness is defined as constantly aware of what we are doing, aware of the consequences of actions, and able to observe the stimuli without reliance on the outdated category of actions that may reduce users’ attention level. The power of mindfulness in information system (IS) use in the workplace should enhance the outcome of users’ behaviour and work-life balance. It is fairly well understood that when work and personal life are out of balance, the stress level is likely to increase. Employees tend to bring their work home, work for long hours, and that has caused negative outcomes. For example, accountants are exposed to acute demands of services in dealing with changes and forces in business life as a result of globalisation. Underutilising the benefits of IS could impact accountants’ credibility and reputation. This study intends to explore the practices of mindfulness in IS and its impact on work-life balance. In general, the qualitative methodology was employed using case study and interviews. In selecting the cases to be included in the study, attempts were made to include accountants that use IS as mandatory in IS-intensive organisations. A set of interview questions was prepared and interviews were conducted. The findings revealed that learning and practice, knowledge sharing, IS features exploration, high visualisation, reflective thinking, creative thinking, coaching and training are some of the practices of technological mindfulness. These practices have helped IS users to be more efficient and effective in the workplace, aware of what they are doing, improve work performance and more creative in utilising the benefits of IS. Indirectly, IS users able to leave the office early and spend more time for their families and other activities. Meanwhile, the contributions of the study are two-fold: i) theoretical implication - it promotes to the new rival of theories that goes beyond the theoretical tradition of IS use; ii) practical implication - the employer has the ultimate responsibility to know the virtues and abilities of workers particularly in achieving better performance and job satisfaction. It is suggested that mindfulness theory bridging is the gap in IS innovation research as the existing models are more useful for understanding users’ intention and technology replacement decision.

The Mindful Nurse: Using the Power of Mindfulness and Compassion to Help You Thrive in Your Work Sheridan Carmel The Mindful Nurse: Using the Power of Mindfulness and Compassion to Help You Thrive in Your Work 372pp £19.95 Rivertime Press 9780993324529 0993324525

The Mindful Nurse: Using the Power of Mindfulness and Compassion to Help You Thrive in Your Work Sheridan Carmel The Mindful Nurse: Using the Power of Mindfulness and Compassion to Help You Thrive in Your Work 372pp £19.95 Rivertime Press 9780993324529 0993324525

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The mindful nurse leader: Advancing executive nurse leadership skills through participation in action learning.

In this second installment of a three-part series on mindfulness, we describe the process of producing video vignettes to illustrate how clinical nurses draw on the power of mindfulness to build their own resiliency while delivering compassionate care.

Unleashing the Power of Consciousness and Mindfulness for Effective Teaching and Learning: A Special Reference to Management Education

An operational definition of consciousness is not easy. Consciousness is something we never completely understand. The word ‘consciousness’ derives from two words: the Latin verb scire, which means to know, and the Latin preposition cum, which means with. Thus, consciousness, etymologically means “to know with”. Consciousness is also the totality of impressions, thoughts, feelings and awareness which make up a person’s conscious being. It may be even said that only man has real existence in this world in so far as he alone possesses consciousness and self-awareness. Without fellow human beings, we should experience a sense of enormous emptiness. Every improvement we make in our private world improves the world at large for everyone. In a way we all float on the collective level of consciousness of mankind so that any increment we add comes back to us. What we do to serve, life automatically benefits all of us because we are all included in that loop of life. We are life. But the individual is like a cork in the vast sea of consciousness - he doesn’t know where he is, where he came from, or where he is going, and he doesn’t know why. Human beings wander around in their endless conundrums, asking the same question century after century, and, failing a quantum leap in consciousness (Hawkins David, 2012). Against this backdrop, suppose we start asking a question: What of a true teacher? A true teacher explains how to advance consciousness of his students. Is there any substantial gain by being conscious? Can there be a conscious teachership and learning? How can a conscious teacher contributes to the creation of a congenial environment for learning? An attempt will be made in this paper to understand the power of mindfulness for effective teaching and learning. Mindfulness is both a process (mindful practice) and an outcome (mindful awareness). It begins with the simple act of paying attention with care and respect (Barbezat and Bush, 2014). Mindfulness is a particular degree and strength of awareness. Mindful awareness allows us to observe our mental state without over identifying with them, creating an attitude of acceptance that can lead to greater curiosity and better self understanding. Awareness is the feeling of seeing everything as though it was for the first time and the last time and at the same time. Mindfulness is, indeed, a capability we can all cultivate. As management education teachers, can we teach mindfulness in the classrooms as a human activity? Can we guide and support our management students to become good independent reflective thinkers and doers through consciousness and mindfulness? As teachers, how can we unleash the power of consciousness and mindfulness for effective teaching and learning? A modest attempt will be made to answer these questions in this paper.

Why Awareness Works - And Other Insights from Spiritual Practice

"Abstract That awareness is a productive mental state is a foundation stone of Gestalt theory and practice. Just why it is conducive to self-knowledge, interpersonal effectiveness and psychological wellbeing is not so clear. The highly elaborated science of mind that informs Buddhism offers fresh ways of understanding the particular power of mindfulness and of being in good contact with our moment-to-moment experience. The psychological understanding that lies at the core of this wisdom tradition holds great potential for enriching Gestalt work, especially because these two 'practices' are similar in terms of how they understand human experience. Key words : spirituality, Buddhism, mindfulness, meditation."

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Leader to LeaderVolume 2000, Issue 17 p. 1-56 Table of Contents First published: 05 January 2001 https://doi.org/10.1002/1531-5355(200022)2000:17<1::AID-LTL1>3.0.CO;2-EAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinked InRedditWechat Abstract Hesselbein + Company FRANCES HESSELBEIN THE CAMPAIGN FOR LEADERSHIP Lessons for leadership in an election year, or any year. DEEPAK SETHI LEADING FROM THE MIDDLE Six skills for unlocking an overlooked source of innovation. DAN CIAMPA THE CHALLENGE OF NEW LEADERSHIP: WORKING WITH THE EXECUTIVE TEAM What a new chief executive can do to make an effective entrance. JACOB NEEDLEMAN THE NEW POVERTY When everyone is starved for time, time management is the wrong answer. Executive Forum JAMES CHAMPY THE RESIDUE OF LEADERSHIP: WHY AMBITION MATTERS Harnessing the power of purpose to achieve results. ANITA RODDICK LEADER AS SOCIAL ADVOCATE: BUILDING THE BUSINESS BY BUILDING COMMUNITY When you try to save the world, you can also reinvent an industry. RAM CHARAN HOW TO LOWER THE RISK IN CEO SUCCESSION Executive recruiting is too important to be left to the executive recruiters. KARL WEICK AND KATHLEEN SUTCLIFFE, WITH DAVID OBSTFELD HIGH RELIABILITY: THE POWER OF MINDFULNESS What it takes to survive the crises of everyday business. JEAN LIPMAN-BLUMEN THE AGE OF CONNECTIVE LEADERSHIP In a world that is both coming together and breaking apart, six skills can make a difference. From the Front Lines NEW PARADIGMS WHY MISSION MATTERS Organizational culture does influence performance. The greatest of those cultural influences is the power of mission. SURVIVAL SKILLS FOR MANAGERS FIVE KEYS TO EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP What the world's best developers of talent do to cultivate future leaders. THE NEW WORKPLACE AN OLD MODEL FOR THE NEW ECONOMY A knowledge-age business design draws from pre-industrial sources. EXECUTIVE CHALLENGES TELLING YOUR COMPANY'S STORY A study of shareholder letters reveals what every leader needs to know about effective communication. Volume2000, Issue17Summer 2000Pages 1-56 RelatedInformation