Mindfulness & Serenity

Stressful events occur so often that they lead us to have reactions occurring outside of our awareness until we notice them because of physical, emotional or psychological dysfunctions. Responses may include tension, painful emotional states, panic and depression, habits of negative thinking, or toxic self-criticism.

Stop glorifying of being “busy”. It’s time to DO LESS and BE MORE.

Did you know?

• 75% of doctor visits in the United States are related to stress (PubMed Central, 2008).
• 74% of people feel so stressed they are overwhelmed or unable to cope. (American Institute of Stress, 2020).
• Individuals under constant stress have a 50% higher mortality rate. (Oregon State University, 2011).
• More is spent on takeout coffee than development assistance for mental health in low- and middle-income countries every week. (Global Wellness Institute, 2020).
• One billion people suffer from anxiety, and one in four people experience mental disorders. (World Health Organization, 2001).

Depression in the Workplace

• Untreated depression costs over $51 billion in work absenteeism and loss of productivity. $26 billion in direct treatments. (Global Wellness Institute, 2020)
• Five million workdays in Europe are lost yearly due to stress complaints. (European Agency for Safety and Health at Work, 2009).
• 25% of people are affected by MNS (Mental, Neurological, and Substance Use) disorders over their lifetime. It is the leading cause of disability worldwide and leads to premature death and low productivity across many workplaces. (Global Wellness Institute, 2020).