Workplace Strategies for Mental Health

The Benefits of Meditation

How to take this break 
There are many different forms of meditation that can help you become calmer, energized and relaxed, and can be done at your desk or with co-workers. Walking, movement, laughing and gazing meditation are all worth looking into. One example is a series of videos offered by the University Health Network.

Why this counts - Calming
Meditation helps relax the muscles and reduces stress and tension.

Go to Workplace Strategies for Mental Health for more ideas, tools and resources to help with the prevention, intervention and management of workplace mental health issues.

Ideas for this activity were contributed by
Alan Caplan, Inner Odyssey Retreats and Coaching; Ellis Basevitz, PSB Boisjoli LLP; Kate Lekas, Health Enhancement Coordinator, City of Vancouver; Angela Martin, University of Tasmania; Richard Danielson, Laurentian University.

TakeYourBreak activities should be approved by your employer/leader prior to initiating them. TakeYourBreak activities are provided for general information only and are not intended to be a substitute for medical advice. Always consult your physician or appropriate health care provider with respect to your particular circumstances.