This paper examines the effects mindfulness has on people’s work lives; an analysis is presented of interviews with eight managers and professionals who practice meditation. It is an exploratory study, and analysis of the interviews suggest that persons who practice mindfulness may:

• have more external awareness at work;
• be more accepting of their work situation;
• have more modest, realistic work goals;
• be more selfless;
• be less concerned with material acquisition and wealth;
• have a more internal locus of evaluation;
• be more likely to derive meaning in life from more sources than just work;
• be better able to cope and remain calm in difficult work situations;
• be more likely to experience work difficulties as challenges than threats;
• enjoy their work more; be more adaptable at work;
• …and have more positive interpersonal relations at work

The full study can be read here

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