M2 Mindfulness Blogs
Susan West
- Aug 14, 2019
- 2 min
From SWAT to Sit
Sometimes careers take an unexpected turn. Ed Morales, Gilbert police officer and former SWAT team member and U.S. Marine, spent most of his career embedded in highly dangerous, adrenaline-fueled, critical situations. He was professionally successful and trusted by his peers and superiors to get the job done. But over time he noticed his health and personal relationships deteriorate. He describes barely being able to move when he got out of bed in the morning, his muscles and
Susan West
- Jan 9, 2019
- 1 min
It's 10am... Must Be Time for a Wellness Break
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
Susan West
- Nov 5, 2018
- 1 min
Culture Champion
Behind many workplace mindfulness programs is a passionate employee leading the charge-- over and above her/his day job. Today M2 was thrilled to support our friend and design collaborator, Diane Pruitt, a Schneider Electric wellbeing "champion" as she led a mindfulness session for her colleagues. Diane leverages her personal training and practice with content that her company makes available worldwide, to promote leadership training and culture at the local level. As class c
Susan West
- Oct 21, 2018
- 1 min
Tandem with Tater Tot
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
Susan West
- Oct 9, 2018
- 1 min
Records Are Made To Be Broken
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
Susan West
- Sep 6, 2018
- 1 min
Lope Country
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
Susan West
- Jul 31, 2018
- 1 min
One For the Record Books!
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
Susan West
- Jun 28, 2018
- 1 min
Walk the Talk
Wellness AtoZ is an amazing, free resource of the Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce. Their top-notch content and educational networking meetings help local employers improve employee well-being, and promote Arizona as a destination for healthy living. And since they are first in line to walk the talk, they decided to give mindfulness training a try. Alas, I forgot to get a picture, which is a bummer, because this was an in-office session in a room with a view! #employeewell
Susan West
- Jun 26, 2018
- 1 min
Teacher Love
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
Susan West
- May 23, 2018
- 1 min
Mobile Mini Wellness Day
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
Susan West
- May 21, 2018
- 1 min
PayPal Mental Health Awareness
No wonder PayPal is widely recognized as an Arizona employer actively engaged and invested in employee wellness. They had a full roster of activities this week to promote awareness about resources that support mental health. M2 is proud to be among them. #mentalhealth #wellness #employeewellness #employeewellbeing #workplacewellness #awareness
Susan West
- Mar 29, 2018
- 1 min
Mesa Community College Wellness Day
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
Susan West
- Feb 26, 2018
- 1 min
Mindfulness Training Boosts Employee Engagement
"Mindfulness and the Importance of Digital Disengagement" is chock full of data and experience, and how mindfulness has helped enhance performance at companies like LinkedIn, SAP and Adobe. "SAP says its investment in mindfulness training has thus far had a return of 200%. 'It’s become not only one of our most popular programs but also one of the most impactful,' Bostelmann said. 'It’s boosting the bottom line.'” #workplacewellness #mindfulnesstraining #mindfulworkplace #empl
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