A recent study has found that employees who practice mindfulness in the digital workplace are better equipped to handle stress, anxiety, and overload.
Elizabeth Marsh, a Ph.D. student at the School of Psychology, led the study and emphasized the importance of being mindful and confident in the digital age for maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
Survey participants shared their experiences with the negative effects of the digital workplace, including stress, overload, anxiety, fear of missing out, and addiction, and how these impacted their well-being.
The findings revealed that workers who were more digitally confident were less likely to experience anxiety related to the digital workplace, while those with higher mindfulness were better protected against all negative effects. Interviews also highlighted the ways in which digital mindfulness can contribute to overall well-being.
Dr. Alexa Spence, Associate Professor of Psychology, noted that digital workplace technologies can contribute to employee stress and burnout, emphasizing the need for mindfulness in navigating the constantly evolving digital landscape.
2024-02-24 10:00:04
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