4 ways meditation can improve your work ethic 4 ways meditation can improve your work ethic Working professionals across the country are shelving self-improvement books and motivational TED Talks for a new form of self-help: meditation. In 2017, the National Health Interview Survey found that the number of U.S. adults that practice meditation had tripled since 2012.And the popularity of meditation is no enigma.Scientific studies have proven that meditation reduces stress, limits anxiety, combats depression, and increases focus. Decreased stress and increased focus have gone hand in hand to help individuals become more productive – therefore increasing their work ethic. So, how exactly does meditation achieve this?The Need for DisciplineProfessional yogis will often tell you that, in order for the effects of meditation to take root in your day-to-day life, you must make it a habit. This means you should meditate daily – or almost daily – in order to truly see the benefits of your practice at work throughout the rest of your day.This is not unlike learning a new skill at work.