Learn about early childhood professionals’ experience bringing mindfulness to work.
Mindfulness enables staff to bring their full presence to the demands of the workplace. Early childhood professionals are bombarded with the conflicting needs of the children and families they serve; the needs of colleagues; the stresses and pressures of the organization; and the demands of our fast-paced society. Too often, the expectation is that skilled staff can do more with less, and professionals are frequently asked to add more tasks to each day. Through the practice of focusing attention, mindfulness makes it possible to clarify what is essential and to slow the pace of our day. As we become more practiced in mindfulness, we are more likely to make conscious choices about where we should place our attention. We become more consistent with follow-through on necessary tasks that demand sustained attention.
