3 Easy Ways To Be Mindful During A Chaotic Day At Work

To both be productive at work and enjoy your life, it is important to learn how to be mindful amidst the work chaos.

1. Use Your Breaks Wisely

Although it can be tempting to pull out your phone and mindlessly scroll through social media, one of the best ways for mindfulness in the workplace is to use your breaks wisely and intentionally.

Try to use your break time to recharge and reset physically, mentally, and emotionally. For example, try meditative breathing, gratitude journals, or journaling, in general, to try to be mindful during your work break.

If none of those ideas work for you, then simply find a way to recharge your batteries while still being present in the moment.

If you use your work breaks more wisely, you will be more energized and level-headed when you get back to work. As a result, you will be able to be more productive, handle your projects better, and connect with your coworkers.

2. Learn How To Say “No”

At work, it can be tempting to agree to nearly every project that gets placed on your desk. Obviously, you want to do your best and put your best foot forward for getting a bonus or promotion. However, saying “yes” to all tasks is not always in your or your company’s best interest.

Whenever you feel overwhelmed or overworked, you need to learn how to say “no.” If you agree to all projects, especially when you feel overwhelmed, both you and the work will suffer, which is not the best strategy for being an efficient and functional worker.

When you say “no” to a project, make sure you remain professional and respectful. Simply explain that you have too much work on your plate already, ask if someone else can handle the job, or ask if you can accomplish the task at a later date.

3. Be A Single-Tasker

Everyone likes to think of themselves as a multitasker, which is when you try to do two or more tasks at the same time or switch back and forth between them.

Even if you think you are a great multitasker, our brains are best at operating on one task at a time. For this reason, it is wise to be a single-tasker, meaning someone who focuses on one task at a time, at work.