Technology has come on in leaps and bounds over the last decade or so, enabling almost instant communication. But this improved and convenient communication can affect our peace of mind as well as our productivity. It appears that our attention spans are diminishing rapidly as a consequence of this ‘never off’ communication. Our brains have become expert multi-taskers which is not always a good thing.
Excessive multi-tasking makes us less able to be efficient as we no longer know how to prioritise. This lack of ability to prioritise makes us stressed and affects the work-life balance and we are able to pay attention less and less. So how can we fix this? What tools will help us to connect with our environment and give us the ability to appreciate life?
One antidote to tech anxiety is Mindfulness Meditation. Improving mental ability through the use of mindfulness has seen huge growth in its use in the corporate world. Employees coached in the techniques have greater mental clarity and are definitely less prone to stress. This leads to better decisions and increased output.
With mindfulness training you can become equipped with strategies and solutions enabling you to clear your mind and stay peaceful in the present before you get stuck into those emails with past messages. Calming the mind, even for a few minutes, enables you to clear your thoughts and prioritise your day.
Prioritising helps to reduce feelings of anxiety, such as a fear of not keeping up and drowning in a sea of work. Mindfulness enables the brain to decide which information it is important to engage with and what can be ignored. Mindfulness teaches us that it about doing the right things, not a lot of things!
