{"id":8453,"date":"2025-10-08T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-08T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/smk.lt\/naujienos\/navigating-volatility-with-mindfulness-from-individual-practices-to-organizational-strategies\/"},"modified":"2025-10-08T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2025-10-08T00:00:00","slug":"navigating-volatility-with-mindfulness-from-individual-practices-to-organizational-strategies","status":"publish","type":"naujienos","link":"https:\/\/smk.lt\/en\/naujienos\/navigating-volatility-with-mindfulness-from-individual-practices-to-organizational-strategies\/","title":{"rendered":"Navigating Volatility with Mindfulness: From Individual Practices to Organizational Strategies"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"featured_media":8454,"template":"","naujienu_kategorijos":[85],"class_list":["post-8453","naujienos","type-naujienos","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","naujienu_kategorijos-news"],"acf":{"renginiai_naujienos_1_photo":8454,"renginiai_naujienos_1_contain":false,"naujienos_1_author":"","renginiai_naujienos_1_caption":"","renginiai_naujienos_1_short_description":"","renginiai_naujienos_1_is_important":false,"renginiai_naujienos_1_flexible_content":[{"acf_fc_layout":"content_text","text":"<div><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>NOVEMBER 13, 2025, Vilnius&nbsp;<\/b><\/p> <p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>CALL FOR PLENARY SESSION PRESENTATION till June 1, 2025<\/b><\/p> <p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>CALL FOR PUBLICATIONS till September 15, 2025<\/b><\/p> <p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"background-color: #ff5000; color: #ffffff;\"><a style=\"background-color: #ff5000; color: #ffffff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smk.lt\/en\/news\/5th-international-scientific-event-program\/466\" target=\"_blank\">&nbsp;PROGRAM&nbsp;<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p> <p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In response to the challenges of the modern world, SMK College of Applied Sciences is organizing this symposium to bring together academic communities from Lithuania and foreign countries and representatives of science, policymakers and business leaders. The aim is to address the problems of societal interactions and rethink modern issues.<\/span><\/p> <p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ongoing crisis worldwide, such as the consequences of Covid-19, war, AI, Hybrid work, worsening mental health, aging and diverse workplaces, and financial instability, require new considerations by listening to various groups in society and combining science with useful advanced practices.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p> <p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The theme of the 2025 Symposium is dedicated to addressing the challenges that arise in our rapidly changing world. Specifically, the symposium focuses on the difficulties individuals, organizations and communities face in building resilience. We encourage discussions on mindful living, education and employment through open dialogue among various people, such as educators, employers, public sector representatives, and business leaders in the face of volatility, uncertainty, and the complexities and ambiguities of modern life.<\/span><\/p> <p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/p> <p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The discussions of the symposium will cover 3 main areas:<\/span><\/p> <p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">- Mindful Living: Nurturing Resilience in a Dynamic World<\/span><\/i><\/p> <p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">- Mindful Education: Nurturing Positive Learning Environments<\/span><\/i><\/p> <p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">- Mindful employment: Building Resilient Workplaces by Creating Meaningful and Caring Environments.<\/span><\/i><\/p> <p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/p> <p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>AREA 1. MINDFUL LIVING: NURTURING RESILIENCE IN A DYNAMIC WORLD&nbsp;<\/b><\/span><\/p> <p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>&nbsp;<\/b><b><i>Expanded Sub-Topics Include<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/i><\/p> <ul style=\"text-align: justify;\"> <li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Elevating the Contribution of Older Adults<\/span><\/li> <li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Navigating Mental Health Challenges<\/span><\/li> <li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Empowering Youth in a Digital Era<\/span><\/li> <li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Digital Mindfulness for Personal Growth<\/span><\/li> <li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Holistic Healthcare Perspectives&nbsp;<\/span><\/li> <li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Promoting Diversity and Inclusion<\/span><\/li> <li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other<\/span><\/li> <\/ul> <p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b><b><br><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>AREA 2. <\/b><b>MINDFUL EDUCATION: NURTURING POSITIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS<\/b><\/span><\/b><\/b><\/p> <p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b><i>Expanded Sub-Topics Include:<\/i><\/b><\/p> <ul style=\"text-align: justify;\"> <li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Addressing Educational Challenges<\/span><\/li> <\/ul> <ul style=\"text-align: justify;\"> <li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cultivating Learning Communities<\/span><\/li> <\/ul> <ul style=\"text-align: justify;\"> <li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Developing Resilience and Self-Regulation Skills<\/span><\/li> <\/ul> <ul style=\"text-align: justify;\"> <li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nurturing Soft Skills<\/span><\/li> <\/ul> <ul style=\"text-align: justify;\"> <li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fostering Entrepreneurial Mindsets<\/span><\/li> <\/ul> <ul style=\"text-align: justify;\"> <li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Promoting Education as a Quest for Truth<\/span><\/li> <li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other<\/span><\/li> <\/ul> <p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/p> <p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b><b><b>AREA 3. MINDFUL EMPLOYMENT: BUILDING RESILIENT WORKPLACES BY CREATING MEANINGFUL AND CARING ENVIRONMENTS<\/b><\/b><\/b><\/span><\/p> <p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b><i>Expanded Sub-Topics Include:<\/i><\/b><\/p> <ul style=\"text-align: justify;\"> <li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leadership Challenges within Organizational Culture&nbsp;<\/span><\/li> <li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Equipping Employees with the Future Skills<\/span><\/li> <li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rethinking HR Practices: Attracting Talents<\/span><\/li> <li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Valuing the Experience of Older Workers<\/span><\/li> <li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Encouraging Self-Reflection Among Employees<\/span><\/li> <li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cultivating a Compassionate Workplace Culture&nbsp;<\/span><\/li> <li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Building Mindfulness for Social Justice<\/span><\/li> <li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other&nbsp;<\/span><\/li> <\/ul> <p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/p> <p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>IMPORTANT DEADLINES:<\/b><\/p> <p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Plenary session presentation submission deadline: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">June 20, 2025 (apmok\u0117jimas)<\/span><\/p> <p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Registration<\/b><b>&nbsp;for Participation in the Symposium:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;September 5, 2025<\/span><\/p> <h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"background-color: #ff5000; color: #ffffff; text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"background-color: #ff5000; color: #ffffff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/1HtXU-GWumxX3fHX6N1f-INwg0eMCPsL9-TYLrn_G5ic\/viewform?edit_requested=true\" target=\"_blank\">&nbsp;HERE&nbsp;<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h3> <p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"background-color: #ffffff; color: #000000;\">Manuscript Submission for Publications:&nbsp;September 15, 2025<\/span><\/p> <p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/p> <p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All submissions indicating PLENARY PRESENTATION slides and\/or PUBLICATION manuscripts in the theme box should be sent via ema<span style=\"color: #000000;\">il (<strong><em><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"mailto:conference@smk.lt\" target=\"_blank\">conference@smk.lt<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">) til<\/span>l the deadline expires.<\/span><\/p> <p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Plenary session presentation submission<\/b><\/p> <p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Potential speakers should present a title and an abstract of the presentation. The scope of the abstract is between 40 000 - 50 000 symbols including spaces and present unpublished work.<\/span><\/p> <p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abstract structure \u2013 recommendations:<\/span><\/p> <ul style=\"text-align: justify;\"> <li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abstract title<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 must be in UPPER CASE.<\/span><\/li> <li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Background\/Aims\/Research<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> questions, methodology, reference part - up to 10 key references.<\/span><\/li> <li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3-6 keywords<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, separated by commas (e.g., word 1, word 2, word 3) at the end of the abstract.<\/span><\/li> <li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The abstract text must not exceed 2 pages including references.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li> <li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tables and figures are not included in the abstracts. Reference citations should be put in the abstract.<\/span><\/li> <li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All abstracts should be submitted in clear English with accurate grammar and spelling.<\/span><\/li> <li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carefully proofread your paper for grammar, spelling, and formatting errors. You may also want to seek feedback from colleagues or mentors before submitting.<\/span><\/li> <\/ul> <p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/p> <p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Manuscript Submission for Publication<\/b><\/p> <p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manuscripts must adhere to the requirements for articles.<\/span><b>&nbsp;The template can be accessed&nbsp;<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"background-color: #ff5000; color: #ffffff; text-decoration: underline;\"><a sty"}]},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/smk.lt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/naujienos\/8453","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/smk.lt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/naujienos"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/smk.lt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/naujienos"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/smk.lt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8454"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/smk.lt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8453"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"naujienu_kategorijos","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/smk.lt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/naujienu_kategorijos?post=8453"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}