Offices can be stressful. But is a bit of anxiety in a workforce a motivator? Not if you ask Google, where a happy workplace is considered to be a profitable workplace. Its Search Inside Yourself Leadership Institute – designed to create mindful, compassionate managers – is growing rapidly.

Nestled in the heart of Manhattan’s Greenwich Village is MNDFL, a centre which its founders have dubbed a ‘meditation university’. Dropping into this upmarket haven – all potted plants and white-washed walls – will set you back a few dollars. But can you put a price on mental well-being?

Healthy eating and regular exercise is the well-trodden route to a healthy body. But what about a healthy mind? Headspace claims that using its meditation app just ten minutes a day can reduce symptoms of anxiety, boost quality of sleep and lower blood pressure.

We’re losing focus on the present. We spend 47% of our time thinking about something other than what we’re actually doing. In the UK, US and Australia, fuelled by the desire to slow down and appreciate the moment, mindfulness – which can reduce anxiety by 70% – is now the antidote to busy city lifestyles.