Read the New York Times' article "How to Be More Mindful at Work",https://www.nytimes.com/guides/well/be-more-mindful-at-work and identify work situations where using mindfulness to reduce workplace stress would be beneficial. Identify similarities in the situations and explain what conclusions can be drawn?

2. For a brief overview of the characteristics of effective teams, go to Forbes' "14 Key Elements Of Successful Team-Building Exercises"https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescoachescouncil/2021/03/09/14-key-elements-of-successful-team-building-exercises/?sh=54c80a881554. After reviewing this list, think of a team or group you have worked with in the past. Do not name names, but take each characteristic listed and apply your experience to it. For example, characteristic number one is, "There is a clear unity of purpose." Did your group have that unity? Why or why not? How did you knowwas there a mission statement (or lack of one), were there goals (or no goals), etc.? Bring your completed analysis to class for group discussion.

3. Read Forbes' "Six Ways To Build True Teamwork In Your Staff"https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesfinancecouncil/2021/09/29/six-ways-to-build-true-teamwork-in-your-staff/?sh=3cf410f778c0. Do you agree? How does this perspective compare to what we have learned in class? Write a paragraph or two as to why you agree or disagree with this recommendation and what you would change if necessary. Bring to class for further discussion.

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