Mindfulness and Autopilot

Mindfulness and Autopilot

Step Out of Autopilot: Learn Practical Mindfulness

Overview / What We’ll Cover

Many of us move through our days on autopilot going through routines, reacting automatically, and missing moments that matter.

In this session, we’ll introduce what autopilot is, explore how it shapes daily life, and move into simple mindfulness exercises you can practise immediately.

What You’ll Experience

• A short exercise highlighting how common autopilot is in daily life

• Exploration of autopilot, what it is and why it happens

• Short mindfulness practices suitable for work or home

• Practical ways to bring more attention and intention into your day

What You’ll Take Away

• A clear understanding of autopilot and its role in your daily routines

• First-hand experience of simple mindfulness exercises

• Practical techniques you can start using immediately

• The first step toward a lifelong habit of noticing and responding with greater awareness

Who This Is For

This session is perfect for anyone curious about mindfulness, interested in understanding autopilot, or wanting practical tools to be more present.  No previous experience required.

Part of our mindingu Wellbeing at Work Talk Series, this talk is one of 12 standalone sessions designed to help participants develop practical skills for wellbeing and resilience.  Every talk is self-contained, giving you actionable strategies you can use right away.

For those who explore multiple sessions, the talks progressively build on each other, helping participants develop a deeper, more integrated set of skills that support wellbeing and resilience over time.

Each session is interactive and practical, combining key ideas with activities such as reflection, partner discussions, experiential exercises, and brief mindfulness or ACT-based practices, all grounded in real workplace examples.  Participants also receive handouts and, where relevant, audio resources to support continued practice.