This opening module builds a strong foundation for understanding how mindfulness works in workplace settings. You will explore the latest research on mindfulness and its relevance to work, while learning what workplace mindfulness is—and what it is not. Through experiential practices, you will begin developing present-moment awareness that supports clarity, self-regulation, and effectiveness at work.

Learning outcomes:

• Understand the core principles of mindfulness and how they apply in workplace contexts.

• Learn the research on mindfulness and its impact at work.

• Build foundational present-moment awareness through simple, practical mindfulness practices.

• Identify opportunities to apply mindfulness in daily work activities.

Resources & Practices:

Video lessons:

• What is mindfulness and why it matters at work

• The science of mindfulness in the workplace

• How mindfulness supports well-being, focus, and effectiveness

Practices:

• Mindful Pause (1–3 minutes)

• Mindfulness of Breath and Body (5–10 minutes)

• Intention Setting Practice

In this module, you will explore how stress affects the brain and body, and why modern work environments can make recovery more difficult. You’ll learn how mindfulness supports resilience by helping you respond skillfully rather than react automatically. Through targeted practices, you will build the capacity to regulate stress and recover more effectively from challenges.

Learning outcomes:

• Understand how stress impacts cognitive, emotional, and physiological functioning.

• Recognize personal stress patterns and early signs of overload.

• Apply mindfulness-based strategies to reduce stress and build resilience.

• Develop tools to support recovery during and after demanding work periods.

Resources & Practices:

Video lessons:

• Understanding stress and the nervous system

• Resilience at work: responding versus reacting

• How mindfulness supports recovery and regulation

Practices:

• Relax, Reflect, Respond (Three R’s)

• Mindful Movement

• Scheduling mental and physical variation into the workday

This module addresses the growing challenge of distraction, multitasking, and cognitive overload at work. You will examine the neuroscience of attention and learn why multitasking undermines performance. Through mindfulness-based attention practices, you will strengthen your ability to focus, stay present, and engage more fully in your work.

Learning outcomes:

• Learn how multitasking and digital overload affect attention and performance.

• Understand the neuroscience of focus and sustained attention.

• Recognize habitual patterns that fragment attention at work.

• Apply mindfulness practices to cultivate clarity, presence, and engagement.

Resources & Practices:

Video lessons:

• Multitasking and attention: what the research shows

• The neuroscience of focus

• How mindfulness supports sustained attention

Practices:

• Multitasking awareness exercises

• Mindfulness of Breath with Noting

• Focus at Work guided audio practices (10 x short and extended exercises)

In the final module, you will bring your learning together and focus on sustaining mindfulness over time. You’ll explore how habits are formed, how work-life patterns are shifting, and how to integrate mindfulness into daily routines. You will develop a personalized action plan to support long-term well-being, effectiveness, and growth at work.

Learning outcomes:

• Identify habits that support or deplete well-being and effectiveness at work.

• Understand the key components of building habits that last.

• Create a realistic plan to integrate mindfulness into daily work life.

• Learn how to sustain a mindfulness practice as an ongoing personal and professional resource.

Resources & Practices:

Video lessons:

• Creating habits that last

• Sustaining a mindful approach to work and life

Practices:

• Mindful Habit Action Plan

• Self-Compassion Practice

• Envisioning the impact of mindfulness at work

• Access to a member library that includes comprehensive video modules providing learning and practices in applying mindfulness at work.
• Experienced instructor with a specialized focus on MBSR and mindfulness.
• A digital library of practices, transcripts, readings, and reference materials
• Certificate of completion and digital credential validating your skills and knowledge gained from the course

With any course or membership purchase, we have a 30-day refund policy from the day of purchase.

While the Applying Mindfulness at Work course is not a facilitator training course, it does provide you with a digital credential acknowledging that you have learned the theory and have experienced the practices. After taking the course, you can use the practices and activities in your work.

Yes, you have access to Mindful Institute’s team of experts in mental health and mindfulness.

No. While this course covers material helpful for health professionals, coaches and practitioners, this course is accessible to anyone interested in learning more about mindfulness applications at work.

Many of our courses, workshops, and events qualify for continuing education requirements and have been accepted by various professional associations as CEUs. We recommend checking with your association to see if this course qualifies. We are happy to provide any supporting information.

This is an on-demand course that provides lifetime access. You can start or finish the course whenever you choose, and there are no time restrictions.

Since the course is on-demand and online, participants can take it from anywhere in the world at any convenient time.

Upon completion, participants will receive a certificate of completion and have the option to obtain a digital credential.

A digital credential is a digital confirmation of your accomplishments. It will enable you to showcase your achievement to your network, validate your qualifications to potential employers, and communicate a detailed description of the work involved in earning your certification.

The 60-day free trial membership provides access to 300+ on-demand course and workshop CE hours, live events, resources and member community.

After the 60-day trial period, the membership switches to a monthly subscription for continued membership access. There is no commitment, so you can cancel anytime.

The monthly membership subscription provides access to 300+ on-demand course and workshop CE hours, live events, resources and member community. There is no commitment, so you can cancel anytime.

For those who purchase a course, you have lifetime access to the course and a membership is not required.