Mindfulness in Politics: A Qualitative Study on Mindfulness Training in the UK Parliament.
Mindfulness May 29, 2023 Otto Simonsson, Christine Bergljottsdotter, Jayanth Narayanan et al. 7 citations
Mindfulness training helped British politicians better cope with the demands and stresses of political work, reconnect with themselves, and relate to other politicians more constructively, especially in group settings. Interviews with 18 politicians and 4 mindfulness facilitators revealed two main themes: mindfulness approaches addressing particular challenges in political work, and the role of group dynamics in training. The findings suggest mindfulness can be beneficial personally and professionally for those in political contexts, supporting the case for government mindfulness programs.