Almost 90% of Gen Z business owners practice mindfulness

Compared to 6% of 55-64 years olds

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More than two-thirds of business owners (68%) are practicing mindfulness as part of their work routine, research carried out on behalf of Esme Loans has suggested.

The survey of 500 business owners and employees also showed  only 6% of 55 to 64 year olds use such techniques - such as meditation to bring their attention to the present moment - to improve their mental health, compared to 87% to 18 to 24 year olds. The research also suggested that business owners take three times the amount of sick days as employees, while men take twice the amount of sick days than women - both as business owners and employees. Work/life balance The study found the average business owner works 18% more hours than employees (45 compared to 38), however, despite t...

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