Does Office Meditation Work? Here's What You Need To Know

Having a standing desk helps you spend more time standing and less time sitting, which is key to counteracting the health risks of prolonged sitting. Plus, it makes it easy to do simple office exercises like squats, lunges, and stretches throughout your workday. These little movements can leave you feeling energized, refreshed, and healthier overall.

When you’re at work feeling active and engaged, you’re more likely to enjoy what you’re doing. You’ll start the day with a positive mindset, stay productive, and focus better on your tasks. Not only will you feel happier, but your employer will notice too—because you’ll be getting things done on time. Another wellness technique gaining attention lately is meditation.

Meditation helps you slow down and become more present in your work. You might already be doing a simple form of it—like reading or praying in the morning—even if you didn’t think of it as meditation. Starting a regular meditation practice can be challenging at first, but stick with it. Soon you’ll notice benefits in your mental clarity, social interactions, and overall productivity.

Here’s a simple meditation technique recommended by Lodro Rinzler, author of The Buddha Walks into a Bar and co-founder of MNDFL:

THE DING MEDITATION

Set a timer to go off every 60 minutes (or whatever interval works best). When the timer rings, pause whatever you’re doing and bring your full attention to the present moment. Check your posture, take a few deep breaths, and just be mindful for 5 to 10 minutes. Then reset the timer and return to work.

The more you practice this—whether in longer sessions or in these brief moments throughout your day—the more connected you’ll become to the here and now. You’ll grow more aware of your lifestyle, health, and work habits. Over time, you’ll find yourself more focused, alert, and energized.

So what are you waiting for? Try meditating at work, use your standing desk, and watch your productivity and wellbeing soar!