Recommended Citation
Anna L. Endter, Mindfulness Meditation: A Tool for a Profession in Need, NW Law., Mar. 2019, at 44
Article Title
Mindfulness Meditation: A Tool for a Professional in Need
Keywords
mindfulness, practice of law, health, wellness
Document Type
Article
Abstract
It’s a new year and a great time to recommit to those resolutions you’ve probably already forgotten—and perhaps even add a few more. Why not make improving your well-being one of your goals for 2019? You might have noticed that “mindfulness” or “mindfulness meditation” is having a moment in our culture and profession—many people are touting its benefits, from improved focus and productivity, to reduced stress levels, to achieving a greater sense of calm and presence at work and in your personal life. We know from recent research that these benefits are possible through a regular mindfulness practice, and it has never been easier to get started on this particular path to well-being. In this article, I’ll explain the potential benefits of adopting a mindfulness meditation practice and provide some suggestions for apps and other resources to try