How we work : live your purpose, reclaim your sanity, and embrace the daily grind

“I have long thought that what the Buddha taught can be seen as a highly developed science of mind which, if made more accessible to a lay audience, could benefit many people. I believe that Dr. Weiss’s book, in combining such insights with science and good business practice, offers an effective mindfulness-based program that many will find helpful.” --His Holiness, the Dalai Lama This practical guide encourages bringing our whole selves to professional work, reflecting the author's popular course at Stanford Graduate School of Business. In today’s workplace, the lines between "work" and "personal" are increasingly blurred. From millennials in the sharing economy to Baby Boomers seeking meaningful second acts, we cannot separate who we are from what we do. Mindfulness expert Dr. Leah Weiss explains how this false dichotomy can harm our mental health and professional success. Workplace dynamics often lead to negative emotions like anxiety and fear, but these feelings are significant. How we feel at work impacts our well-being, the quality of our work, and the success of our organizations. Weiss argues that the key to productivity is not job changes or compartmentalizing feelings but listening to the wisdom our emotions provide. By employing mindfulness techniques, we can manage difficult feelings and align with our broader goals, finding purpose even in mundane tasks. This book offers practical, evidence-based strategies for r