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Real happiness at work [electronic book] : meditations for accomplishment, achievement and peace / Sharon Salzberg.

By: Salzberg, Sharon [author.].
Material type: materialTypeLabelBookPublisher: New York : Workman Publishing Company, Inc., [2014]Copyright date: ©2014Description: online resource (261 pages).Content type: text Media type: computer Carrier type: online resourceISBN: 9780761168997 (paperback); 9780761178675 (e-book); 0761168990 (paperback).Subject(s): Job satisfaction | Quality of work life | Job enrichment | Happiness -- MeditationsDDC classification: 650.1 Online resources: E-book
Contents:
Balance -- Emotional intelligence --Take a breath -- Negative emotions -- Time and priorities -- Boundaries -- A culture of wellness -- Core meditation breathing -- Balance -- Core meditation emotions -- Drinking tea -- Concentration -- Attention -- Multitasking -- Boredom procrastination -- Core meditation -- walking -- Core meditation letting go of thoughts -- Awareness of the body -- Compassion -- Judgment -- Loving-kindness -- Compassion is a force -- Disconnection -- Self-blame and compassion -- Praise and blame -- Core meditation loving-kindness -- Seeing the good -- Exploring self-compassion -- Moving from me to we -- Resilience -- Practicing self-care to avoid burnout -- The illusion of control -- Patience and perspective -- Resilience in the face of great pain -- Loving-kindness for caregivers-- Patience -- Everything that comes to mind when it comes to stress -- Self-care -- Communication and connection -- Skillful self-expression -- What do we want -- The culture of disparagement -- Appreciative inquiry -- Gossip -- Paying attention -- The realm of email -- Teamwork -- The ripple effect -- Reflection on interdependence -- Mindfulness of speech -- Deep listening -- Appreciative inquiry --Mindful email -- Integrity-- Intention -- Doing better --Moral distress -- The moral demands of compassionate health care -- Authenticity -- What is our work-- Looking at motivation -- Visceral feeling of yes or no -- Having an adventure in virtue -- Forgiveness -- Meaning -- Fulfillment -- Aspiration -- I am not my job -- Basically clueless -- Articulate your own mission -- Moving from the what to the how -- Basically clueless planting seeds -- Open awareness -- The angle of vision -- Leadership -- Openness -- Getting out of the way -- Possibilities --Open awareness -- Opening and closing -- When things go wrong -- Starting again.

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Bring the profound benefits of meditation into the workplace



And discover how to improve all the positives of working life--such as accomplishment, creativity, teamwork--and mitigate the negatives, including stress, exhaustion, and the feeling of being overwhelmed and underappreciated.



Created by Sharon Salzberg, one of the foremost meditation teachers in the world, here is expert, easy-to-use guidance for cultivating mindfulness, compassion, and awareness at work. Follow her suggestions and discover how to be committed without being consumed; competitive without being cruel; and how to manage time and emotions to counterbalance stress and frustration.



Includes specific meditations designed for workplace issues, "steal meditations that take moments to do and are invisible to office mates, and dozens of exercises, plus helpful Q&As. Includes free downloadable guided meditations.



Includes bibliographical references.

Balance -- Emotional intelligence --Take a breath -- Negative emotions -- Time and priorities -- Boundaries -- A culture of wellness -- Core meditation breathing -- Balance -- Core meditation emotions -- Drinking tea -- Concentration -- Attention -- Multitasking -- Boredom procrastination -- Core meditation -- walking -- Core meditation letting go of thoughts -- Awareness of the body -- Compassion -- Judgment -- Loving-kindness -- Compassion is a force -- Disconnection -- Self-blame and compassion -- Praise and blame -- Core meditation loving-kindness -- Seeing the good -- Exploring self-compassion -- Moving from me to we -- Resilience -- Practicing self-care to avoid burnout -- The illusion of control -- Patience and perspective -- Resilience in the face of great pain -- Loving-kindness for caregivers-- Patience -- Everything that comes to mind when it comes to stress -- Self-care -- Communication and connection -- Skillful self-expression -- What do we want -- The culture of disparagement -- Appreciative inquiry -- Gossip -- Paying attention -- The realm of email -- Teamwork -- The ripple effect -- Reflection on interdependence -- Mindfulness of speech -- Deep listening -- Appreciative inquiry --Mindful email -- Integrity-- Intention -- Doing better --Moral distress -- The moral demands of compassionate health care -- Authenticity -- What is our work-- Looking at motivation -- Visceral feeling of yes or no -- Having an adventure in virtue -- Forgiveness -- Meaning -- Fulfillment -- Aspiration -- I am not my job -- Basically clueless -- Articulate your own mission -- Moving from the what to the how -- Basically clueless planting seeds -- Open awareness -- The angle of vision -- Leadership -- Openness -- Getting out of the way -- Possibilities --Open awareness -- Opening and closing -- When things go wrong -- Starting again.

Electronic reproduction.: ProQuest LibCentral. Mode of access: World Wide Web.

Reviews provided by Syndetics

Library Journal Review

According to New York Times best-selling author Salzberg (Real Happiness: The Power of Meditation; A 28-Day Program), one of the best ways to become happier at work is to practice meditation. While we can't change the circumstances of our lives, she writes, we can change how we feel about them. Salzberg offers a series of five core meditations, such as letting go of thoughts and practicing loving kindness, and provides narratives and exercises in what she considers the eight pillars of happiness at work: balance, concentration, compassion, resilience, communication, integrity, meaning, and open awareness. Salzberg has walked the walk and is all too aware of the struggles of the workplace. VERDICT Ideal for those open to meditation and helpful for those ready to question their own strategies and responses to problems. (c) Copyright 2013. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

Publishers Weekly Review

Given that a "dream job" may be unlikely for most adults, influential American Buddhist teacher and author Salzberg (Real Happiness) presents "pragmatic tools. for becoming more productive, satisfied, and peaceful at work." While her fundamental advice-meditate-is a given, non-practitioners will find many useful strategies to shift inner attitudes towards common challenges. Using as a framework eight "pillars" such as balance, compassion, resilience, and integrity, Salzberg explores how Buddhist principles can be applied to the workplace. Richly detailed testimonies illustrate the ways in which individuals-police officers, business executives, and many others-have found ways to change their experiences on the job; observations are supported by current findings in science and psychology. In addition to detailed meditation practices, Salzberg includes quick "stealth meditations," such as reading an email twice before responding, or focusing on just one task at a time. This wise guide offers hope that employees can find meaning in even the most mundane jobs, learn to start over, and have a positive impact, however small. Among the many books that apply Buddhism to everyday life, this is a standout. (Jan.) (c) Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved.

Author notes provided by Syndetics

Sharon Salzberg is a meditation pioneer, world-renowned teacher, and New York Times bestselling author. She is among the first to bring mindfulness and lovingkindness meditation to mainstream American culture nearly 50 years ago, inspiring generations of meditation teachers and wellness influencers. Sharon is co-founder of the Insight Meditation Society in Barre, MA, and the author of thirteen books, including the New York Times bestseller Real Happiness, now in its second edition, and her seminal work, Lovingkindness. In 2023, Sharon is releasing two new books. The first, Real Life, is now available from Flatiron Books in hardcover, ebook, and audiobook formats. The second, Finding Your Way, is a small gift book coming in October from Workman Publishing. Sharon's podcast, The Metta Hour, has amassed six million downloads and features interviews with thought leaders from the mindfulness movement and beyond. www.sharonsalzberg.com

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