M2 Mindfulness Blogs

May is Mental Health Month. 1 in 5 people will be affected by mental illness in their lifetime. But despite its prevalence, many of us are hesitant to prioritize our mental well-being. That could mean reaching out for support when you’re going through a challenge, recognizing you need a break or taking a class to improve the way you handle stress. One of M2’s intentions is to bring people together to support and enhance their mental health and capacity for resilience. “Mind a

So excited to be included in the article, "Breathe in... and out" from Chamber Business News. Of course I'm thrilled about the profile on the benefits of mindfulness and M2 mentions, and I also love the broader perspective on the power of breaks. More and more companies are recognizing the positive impact of pausing during the workday, allowing employees to recharge and boost productivity. The Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce is leading the way, providing resources for loc

It’s not every day that I glance out the studio window to see a miniature horse walking by. But that’s just what happened at A.T. Still University. Mindful Monday included M2 and the opportunity to interact with Tater Tot (who was incredibly soft, by the way). Animal therapy is also an evidence-based approach to stress and anxiety relief, so it makes sense. Super cool place! #mindbody #stress #stressmanagement #mindfulnesstraining #gymforthemind #mentalfitness #workplacewelln

When I met Tyla at wellness roundtable hosted by Lovitt and Touche, she was planning the rollout of Carvana Fit’s employee well-being campaign, “Life Happens.” The campaign is part of an initiative that includes an important focus on mental, social and emotional health. She was certain M2’s mindfulness training would resonate with employees and vowed to break M2 attendance records. And lo and behold, Carvana did. 100 employees came to class! Carvana planned a two-day event; M

Among the many reasons I love what I do is that I regularly bump up against the best intentions. The companies I meet recognize the importance of caring for the whole person, as well as how multi-faceted that needs to be, and they are genuinely looking for different ways to support and promote well-being. The Cigna wellness team introduced me to Infusionsoft in June, and they were immediately curious and receptive. Nobody in the meeting had personal experience with mindfulnes

A couple weeks ago I received an email with the subject, "Arizona Republic: Interview Request." That's music to a small business owner's ears (or the digital equivalent of that expression). Reporter Lauren Castle was researching a story about how employees can benefit from wellness programs, and mindfulness training in particular. She asked if I would be willing to speak with her. Ummmm, yes please!! Even better was the opportunity to hear directly from employees engaged in a

The first time I met Chuck Howard, Corporate Wellness Administrator at Grand Canyon University, he shared that GCU would soon be transitioning some internal processes and structures. Chuck recognized that change can be unsettling in an organization, and he wanted to be proactive about providing extra support. We reviewed some of the scientific evidence that supports the efficacy of mindfulness training to help individuals manage stress. Chuck believed the time was right to pi

Employee engagement at PayPal hit it out of the park yesterday. The Opportunity group sponsored #MindfulMonday, and 57(!) people showed up for a 10-minute mindfulness class over a 2-hour period. That’s a record, folks! I’ll let a few testimonials sum it up… #employeeengagement #employeewellbeing #gymforthemind #stressmanagement #workplacewellness #mindfulworkplace #mindfulnesstraining #mentalfitness

I harbor not-so-secret aspirations to support Arizona teachers, so we were excited to meet Valley Schools. They offer wellness programming to districts across AZ. Let's care for those who care for our kids! #workplacewellness #mindfulworkplace #gymforthemind #mindbody #selfcare

I was blown away by the curiosity that met us at Mobile Mini Wellness Day. We offered eight 10-minute classes, and they were all hopping-- in a still, quiet, mindful way. Two employees visited twice! The CEO tried a class. Bonus: I unexpectedly ran into a former workout buddy I hadn’t seen for a while. Thank you for inviting us; we loved how openly and graciously we were received. #stressmanagement #mindfulnesstraining #awareness #mindbody #gymforthemind #mentalfitness #emplo

Had an amazing day Mesa Community College. Lots of people dropped in, from first-time practitioners to retreat veterans. It was a great wellness event that also included a nature walk, yoga and rock wall, among other things. MCC is fortunate to have faculty who have worked consistently to make mindfulness part of the dental hygiene curriculum. Students here practice mindfulness and use it as a tool to enhance their personal well-being as well as apply techniques to help patie

Spring Training is here! Baseball players have to be constantly self-aware, at alert attention and able to regulate emotions if they’re going to judge how the ball is coming and hit it out of the park. That’s why-- you guessed it-- many professional teams use mindfulness training. The Chicago Cubs launched their mental skills program in 2015. Program Director, Josh Lifrak, and Coordinator, Rey Fuentes, invited M2 to visit their training facility in Mesa to discuss the importa

Startup life is notoriously stressful. And M2 is a startup too. So it's pretty appropriate that M2's first event was to offer Quiet Space and "Relax" guided meditation classes at Galvanize for Phoenix Startup Week. #gymforthemind #wellbeing #employeewellness #employeewellbeing #mindfulworkplace #mindfulnesstraining