Tag mindfulness
Stop and Smell the Roses; discover mindful smelling
Our senses are always on the job! Sight, sound, taste, touch and smell are our most important tools for learning about the world around us. Our senses are often collecting information that we don’t even think about, unless we focus…
Mindfulness for Sceptics: An Introduction from a Former Sceptic
I’m writing this article on Mindfulness for Sceptics because it’s finally time for me to admit the truth … I had previously been very sceptical of mindfulness. I would hear people speaking about the ‘life-changing’ impacts of mindfulness practice, and internally roll…
Let’s celebrate Mental Health Week
Each year in October is World Mental Health Week. Given that our mental health is just as important as our physical health it’s a timely reminder that we can all shine a more positive light on mental health. According to…
Life is stressful; taking stock of your mental health.
The World Health Organisation defines mental health as a state of well-being in which every individual realises his or her own potential, can cope when life is stressful, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to contribute to her…
1 in 4 people experience anxiety, are you? 7 top tips for effective anxiety management
If you are suffering from anxiety and struggling to work out how to manage it, you are certainly not alone. I am hopeful that reading this blog might be a start in recognizing that you could benefit from applying some…
Why didn’t I get the job? The not so hidden perils of anxiety
Job interview anxiety continues to be a struggle for many candidates in the job interview. As a result, many of us dread job interviews and experience negative thoughts about our performance in the days leading up to it. Despite this,…
Carpe Diem! How to make the most of time by living mindfully
Time – What does it feel like to you? Do you feel like it is disappearing fast or are you taking each moment and savouring it, knowing that it won’t come again? Life is precious. Do you know how to…
Five key steps to managing change
For someone who dislikes change, I have had more than my fair share over time. I’m lucky. For the most part I have been in the driving seat – choosing change rather than having this forced on me (odd I…
4 simple steps to quickly de-stress
If I had the opportunity to meet you for 5 minutes in your life today and share one helpful evidence-based tip, this would be a mindful pause technique to encourage you to “take a mindful pause every now and then”.…
How gratitude can change your life
Gratitude is an emotion where you appreciate what you have. However, in today’s society it’s really easy to get caught up in wanting what everyone else has – to lose track of what we have and instead focus on what…
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