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Rajeev Bukralia
Associate Professor,
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mindfulness is a way to create balance, deal with stress, develop mental clarity, and cultivate emotional intelligence. Meditation, the primary tool used to develop mindfulness, is no longer an esoteric practice but a systematic method that scientific studies have validated. Several IT leaders will share their perspectives and experiences with mindfulness and meditation.
OUTCOMES: Learn about the basics of mindfulness * Get hands-on experience with mindfulness practices that can help manage stress, improve clarity of mind, and mature emotional intelligence * Act as a mentor to those interested in pursuing mindfulness practices