The Many Benefits of Meditation in the Classroom

Just 10 minutes of meditation a day can have a big effect on student well-being, studies find

Research shows that just 10 minutes of meditation per day can increase business students’ physical, mental and emotional awareness. Shutterstock

The fast pace of the business world—where competition is the rule and return on investment decides everything—can be challenging for business students.

They are expected to know the rules of business inside and out, but they also need to learn to master their emotions to enable them to make efficient and ethical decisions.