It’s a tough time for libraries, and people in customer service. And while we don’t want to veer into any toxic positivity, it is good to spend a little time focused on building your happiness level. We are not going to solve people’s serious mental issues here. But bringing some happiness skills to your week can be helpful to everyone!
Mondays can be a little hard, even when things are going fine. Use this small injection of a happiness skill to your week. We are here to support you, and to help you to be a little happier in the library.
Spending a little time this week doing some meditation can bring some calmness and serenity to your life. Check out this excerpt from the article Eight Benefits of Practicing Mindfulness Meditation (According to Science):
“Mindfulness meditation is the process of slowing down and noticing your experience in the moment, without trying to change it. It may be one of the most available and effective tools to improve your overall health. Experts in many fields, from psychiatry to oncology, recommend it. Here’s a look at some of the many benefits mindfulness can have for your health and well-being.
- Lower stress
- Support emotional well-being
- Help with pain management
- Manage physical illness
- Promote productivity and lessen burnout
- Improve memory
- Strengthen relationships
- Boost your sleep
“Mindfulness meditation is practiced all over the world for its health and wellness benefits. Hundreds of studies have shown that it helps with stress, sleep, physical health, quality of life, and more. You can begin mindfulness through simple activities like mindful breathing, and expand your practice with structured apps, classes, or therapeutic programs.”
Get all the details and read the whole thing here!
CMLE can be part of your support network; we are here for you, and support you in your library work. Take a nice deep breath in, and whoosh it out; it’s going to be okay today.