Terhi Bunders has served the Government of Finland as a diplomat since 2004 and is currently working at the Embassy of Finland in London with economic affairs, trade and climate. She holds a master’s degree in Social Sciences (Economics). She has previously served in Helsinki, Brussels, Hanoi and Vienna. She has practised mindfulness (MBSR) since 2006 and is a certified mindfulness teacher. She is interested in applying mindfulness to diplomacy for better policy-making and well-being. Opinions are her own. She can be contacted on twitter @TerhiBunders or visit www.minddip.fi.