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title: Can Workplace Meditation Actually Work When You’re Already Stressed? BEtime Wants To Make It Simple
description: Explore how BEtime’s five-minute meditation fits real workdays, easing stress and enhancing wellbeing for women during National Wellness Month
author: Dr Marina Nani (Editor-in-Chief)
date: 2025-08-04T09:47:17.000Z
updated: 2026-09-24T22:52:18.250Z
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categories: Mindfulness
content_type: Guide
region: Global
publication: Rich Woman Magazine
about:
  - type: Organization
    name: BEtime
    description: "BEtime was born from Carla’s vision to create accessible mindfulness solutions for diverse audiences. From mobile meditation studios to virtual offerings, BEtime bridges the gap between aspiration and action, making mindfulness tangible for everyone.\n\nWith a background in creating deeply meaningful wellness experiences, Carla has worked with leading brands like Refinery29 and Well+Good to bring mindfulness into modern life.\n\nYou can explore BEtime's offerings at their refreshed website or follow them on Instagram @betimepractice"
    url: http://www.betimepractice.com
---

You’ve heard about meditation. Maybe you’ve even downloaded a mindfulness app that’s been gathering digital dust on your phone for months. The idea sounds lovely – taking peaceful moments to centre yourself during your hectic workday – but mostly it feels like one more thing you’re failing at. Between back-to-back Zoom calls, urgent emails and the constant hum of office life, [finding stillness](https://richwoman.co/article/find-your-zen-anywhere-simple-mindfulness-practices-for-busy-people) feels about as realistic as finding a unicorn.

If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Research shows that [women workers experienced an 83% increase in depressed mood during workplace stress peaks](https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbesbusinesscouncil/2020/08/03/six-proven-benefits-of-meditation-in-the-workplace/), compared to 36% of men. Yet despite the clear need for stress relief, [only one in seven workers actually engages in mindfulness practices](https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6598008/), with participation lowest among the groups who could benefit most.

## Why Workplace Wellness Feels Impossible

The barriers are real and frustrating. Time constraints top the list – when you barely have five minutes to grab lunch, setting aside 20 minutes for meditation feels laughable. There’s also the noise factor: meditation apps assume you have a quiet space, but your reality might be an [open office](https://richwoman.co/article/turning-tiny-spaces-into-comfort-zones), [a shared home workspace](https://richwoman.co/article/how-the-workation-revolution-is-reshaping-what-we-expect-from-our-workspaces) or a conference room that doubles as storage.

Then there’s what experts call ‘wellness guilt’ – the feeling that you’re doing mindfulness wrong if you can’t achieve perfect zen. [Research from the CDC shows that misconceptions about mindfulness](https://www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2017/16_0034.htm) create significant barriers to workplace participation, especially when programmes feel intimidating or require major lifestyle changes.

## Making Meditation Less Precious

[BEtime](http://www.betimepractice.com), a meditation company that works with teams at Netflix, Refinery29 and Meetup, thinks the solution isn’t about finding more time – it’s about making better use of the time you already have. They’ve just launched a refreshed website ahead of National Wellness Month, designed around one simple idea: meditation should come to you, not the other way round.

‘This site was created with the same intention we bring to our sessions: clarity, calm and connection,’ says founder Carla Hammond. The platform offers both virtual and in-person sessions that fit into actual work schedules – think 15-minute [sound baths during lunch breaks](https://richwoman.co/article/beyond-stress-release-and-burnout-from-a-sceptic-teacher-to-sound-healing) or breathwork sessions that you can join from your laptop.

Rather than requiring dedicated meditation rooms or perfect silence, BEtime brings their multisensory mobile studio directly to offices. They also recognise that not everyone’s ready to sit cross-legged and chant – their approach includes weighted blankets, custom aromatherapy and other elements that help busy minds settle without feeling performative.

## What Five Minutes Actually Feels Like

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The experiences BEtime offers aren’t about achieving enlightenment. A typical virtual session might involve guided breathing exercises that you can do with your camera off, or a brief sound bath that helps you reset between meetings. [Research supports this approach – studies show that even five-minute meditation sessions](https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-023-46578-y) can significantly reduce stress and improve focus, particularly for beginners who might find longer sessions overwhelming.

The company’s clients report practical benefits: teams return from sessions feeling more present and creative, with noticeably better morale. Importantly, these improvements often show up after just one session – you don’t need to commit to weeks of practice to feel a difference.

## For The Sceptical (Which Is Most Of Us)

If you’re rolling your eyes at workplace meditation, that’s understandable. [Many wellness programmes fail because employees simply don’t use them](https://www.fastcompany.com/91342794/the-real-reason-wellness-programs-fail-no-one-uses-them-workplace-wellness-programs), despite significant corporate investment. The difference with approaches like BEtime’s is the low barrier to entry – you don’t need to believe in meditation’s mystical powers to benefit from [five minutes of intentional breathing](https://richwoman.co/article/5-minute-anxiety-relief-ritual-to-instantly-stop-stress-overthinking).

National Wellness Month, observed throughout August, has increasingly focused on [flexible wellness solutions that accommodate hybrid work environments](https://www.myshortlister.com/insights/workplace-wellness-trends-report-2025). Rather than one-size-fits-all programmes, there’s been a move toward practical options that meet people where they are – whether that’s at home, in the office or somewhere in between.

The beauty of shorter, less formal meditation experiences is that they require minimal commitment. You’re not signing up for a spiritual journey; you’re trying a brief technique that might help you [feel more like yourself](https://richwoman.co/article/small-walks-big-wins-how-ten-minutes-or-less-can-improve-your-mood-blood-sugar-and-energy) during stressful workdays. [Even single five-minute sessions can substantially reduce anxiety](https://choosemuse.com/blogs/news/the-benefits-of-a-5-minute-meditation) and improve emotional coping – benefits that show up immediately rather than requiring weeks of practice.

## Getting Started Without The Pressure

BEtime’s new website makes exploring these options straightforward, with simplified navigation that helps you identify which type of session might work for your team’s specific needs. The booking process takes minutes rather than requiring lengthy consultations, and they offer both one-off experiences and ongoing programming.

For teams curious about integrating mindfulness into their work culture during National Wellness Month, a limited number of August bookings remain available. The approach isn’t about overhauling your entire relationship with stress – it’s about finding small, manageable moments of calm that actually fit into real working life. Sometimes that’s exactly what you need to [feel human again during a difficult day](https://richwoman.co/article/work-life-balance-for-real-life-with-barbara-bamba-a-5-minutes-no-nonsense-audit-for-women-fo).

**About BEtime**

BEtime was born from Carla’s vision to create accessible mindfulness solutions for diverse audiences. From mobile meditation studios to virtual offerings, BEtime bridges the gap between aspiration and action, making mindfulness tangible for everyone.

With a background in creating deeply meaningful wellness experiences, Carla has worked with leading brands like Refinery29 and Well+Good to bring mindfulness into modern life.

You can explore BEtime's offerings at their refreshed website or follow them on Instagram @betimepractice

[Website](http://www.betimepractice.com)