Contents
pp1-15 Prelims & Introduction
pp16-39 Chapter One: Wake Up and Smell the Coffee
How you ended up where you are
Competition, rivalry, and rules are instilled in us at school and continue into
our working lives, but they breed discontentment and shape our behaviour.
By remembering and acknowledging those experiences you can begin to take
control of your situation.
pp40-61 Chapter Two: Freedom & Sustainability
Meeting your needs and finding personal fulfilment
Finding a balance between freedom to do as we please while earning an income
to sustain ourselves is a tightrope if our thinking is limited. Here, we view choice, commitment, and collaboration, and how we might explore these attitudes through mindfulness.
pp62-83 Chapter Three: The Honest Audit
What is actually happening in your workplace
This is about how the lens you look through affects what you see and what you hear, and how the intended message may not be the message that is received. By understanding this you can become mindful of what you and others are experiencing in the workplace. We also explore the culture of the workplace and your place in it.
pp84-111 Chapter Four: The Conflicts
Managing disagreements
We all have personal power to escalate or resolve a conflict. This chapter considers simple techniques to defuse the petty conflicts and address the important ones in a nonhostile way.
pp112-129 Chapter Five: Turning Work Into Productive Play
Working out your personal plan
How do you want work to be for you and how will you get there? Choices you have made in the past affect you today, and the choices you make today affect your future. You need a plan.
pp130-141 Chapter Six: Harvesting Your Efforts
Realizing harmony
Mindful practices will provide support in your efforts to achieve your plan and will form a sound platform for ongoing fulfilment.
pp142-144 Useful Addresses, Acknowledgments & Index
