Brandon Everett, a registered nurse at Temple Health, has been actively promoting mindfulness among healthcare staff through his Mobile Mindfulness workshops. These sessions were particularly well-received during the recent Nurses & Hospital Week at TUH-Main Campus, where Everett engaged approximately 200 staff members in brief mindfulness practices.
Everett describes mindfulness as “deciding to bring your attention to the present moment for a few minutes longer than it would naturally be there.” His approach is designed to help healthcare professionals maintain focus and make better decisions throughout their workday. “The buy-in was overwhelming,” Everett noted, emphasizing the importance of mindfulness for healthcare workers who need to remain refreshed and resilient.
His journey into mindfulness began after experiencing burnout while working in a high-intensity cardiac ICU. A colleague introduced him to the concept with the simple question: “Have you ever heard of mindfulness?” This encounter led Everett to pursue formal training, including an eight-week introductory course and a two-year meditation teacher training program.
Since completing his training in 2017, Everett has dedicated himself to teaching mindfulness in various formats, including classes and one-on-one coaching. He aims to make mindfulness accessible and practical for all practitioners but finds particular fulfillment in sharing these techniques with fellow nurses.
Feedback from participants has been positive, with many expressing feelings of calm and relaxation following the sessions. Everett encourages even brief moments of mindfulness practice throughout the day, stating that significant benefits can be achieved without lengthy sessions.
Looking ahead, Everett plans to continue offering his Mobile Mindfulness workshops across Temple Health campuses. His commitment stems from a desire to support frontline caregivers by providing them with tools to manage stress effectively. “This is my dream in life: that I can be in a position where I can share mindfulness, meaningfully, with people who are on the front lines,” he said.
