King Abdulaziz University, represented by the Health Promotion Center, organized a
workshop titled “Mindfulness for University Staff” on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at the
Health Promotion Center. The workshop was delivered by Prof. Manal bint Yahya
Baamer, Professor at the Faculty of Education.
Held as part of the Jusoor Wellbeing Program, the workshop introduced practical
strategies to enhance professional wellbeing and manage stress. It aimed to help
participants restore balance and learn techniques for maintaining full focus and
awareness in the present moment without judgment. These practices support
freedom from automatic thinking, reduce stress, increase productivity, and contribute
to improved mental health and calmness.
The workshop covered several key themes, including job-related stress in the
university environment, its sources, and its effects on mental and physical health. It
also highlighted mindfulness in light of recent scientific developments and from an
Islamic perspective, while presenting work-life balance strategies supported by
scientific tools to enhance psychological wellbeing and sustain professional
performance.
