Fifteen Minutes to Mindfulness

ID: WMA2026_536

Track: Other

Mindful practices are important for everyone – especially those who aspire to do incredible, life-changing work in museums. But who’s got the time? In this session, learn new ways to slow down, breathe, and step into a flow state – for as little as fifteen minutes at a time. We’ll explore active and passive ways to slow it down, identify what we need, and refocus on what matters.

Session Information

Format: Regular session/panel (roundtable, single speaker, etc.)

Uniqueness: In this short session, try out 3-4 techniques for re-centering yourself, that can be done anytime, anywhere, with very little preparation.

Objectives: Session participants will learn the importance of self-care and hear ideas for how to incorporate mindful practice into their busy days. Session participants will experiment with 3-4 techniques during the session, and share/reflect with others how that felt. Session participants will broaden their personal networks during the program, where they’ll have real discussion with colleagues old and new. They’ll share their own experiences and create spaces for exploring ideas for the future.

Engagement: Participants will actively participate in breathing exercises, stretching and moving, writing, drawing, and sharing stories with fellow participants. Can be done with technology or without.

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Audience

Audiences: Other 

Professional Level: All levels 

Scalability: Professionals at every level, in every size institution, can benefit from the information and ideas shared in this session. The techniques can be used alone or with groups, customized, and adapted to fit a variety of physical and cultural needs.

Participants