Effects of Mindfulness on Workers in Finland

Abstract

Objectives

The main objectives of this study were to identify the effects that a practice of Mindfulness (or Mindfulness meditation) has on workers in Finland, and to find the relationship between practitioners and various factors affecting their work.

Summary

This exploratory study conducted semi-structured interviews on workers in Finland in order to determine the effects of their practice of Mindfulness on their work-lives and the factors affecting this practice. The findings of this study indicated that a practice of Mindfulness helped participants increase concentration, decision making, job satisfaction, creativity, and teamworking ability at work, and that practitioners were better able to manage stress/burnout levels and their mental health. The findings also revealed demographic and cultural findings that indicate the extent and nature of the growth of Mindfulness in Finland.

Conclusions

The findings in this study are important to businesses as they indicate that Mindfulness is an effective and beneficial practice even in the naturally relaxing work culture of Finland. The ability to decrease mental health symptoms and increase productivity of workers has crucial implications on increasing the efficacy of firms and businesses- thus making current and future research in Mindfulness important in increasing productivity and stability in businesses.