In our society, paid work is viewed as a normative source for maintaining fundamental existential foundations. This livelihood security is indispensable nowadays. However, work not only fulfills this task, it is also the link between many psychosocial factors. This includes, among other things, one's own identity and meaning , needs for cooperation , integration and recognition , personal development and individual health . Countless studies confirm the beneficial effects of meditation , relaxation methods and mental training . However, not only the aspect of health is in focus here, but also the mind-expanding components , with an increased receptiveness and wider attention span , play an additional role here. Studies also confirm the empathic and emotion-regulatory components in the course of meditation practice. Brain areas that are associated with empathy are much more active and enlarged here . In addition, the amygdala, the amygdala, which is among other things, stress and anxiety associated gradually smaller in meditators with practice and experience. All of this is evidence and impetus to establish mental exercises in the workplace .