Winston Churchill once wrote that ‘success is the ability to go from one failure to another with no loss of enthusiasm’. He could have been describing resilience, the ability to remain calm in the face of problems and challenges, and…
Can you think back to a time when something you were stressed about went much better than expected? Or when something that seemed like a mistake, turned out for the best? These are both examples of stress being generated by…
Mindfulness and meditation often appear used interchangeably. But are they really the same thing? They are related – but not identical. Mindfulness is a quality, an experience. It is a way of being, of relating to yourself and your environment.…
Many people come to learn mindfulness with a specific aim in mind. Reducing anxiety is one of the most common. Acceptance is one of the attitudes of mindfulness that can help with anxiety – but perhaps not in the way…
Having confidence in yourself brings many health benefits. It can support your memory, improve immunity, and increase your strength and endurance. Using mindfulness to boost self-confidence can help you take on the challenges you want. Midlife is a time that…
You are considering learning mindfulness and you think an online approach, from the comfort and security of your own home, might be what you want. What do you need to think about before you learn mindfulness online? Do you have…
New year, new resolutions, a new you. Sound familiar? The beginning of a new year is often a time to reflect on how far you have come, and what you want to see from the months ahead. It is never…
The year is drawing to its close, with an unfortunately all too familiar sense of anxiety and unease. Mindfulness for reflection can help you navigate the uncertainty. When this pandemic overtook us, I thought it would all be over in…
You know instinctively when you are not being listened to. And to be fair, most of us on occasion do not listen to others as well as we might. Too preoccupied with your own thoughts, multitasking, waiting your chance to…
The current state of play goes something like this. Your keys are in the fridge, your mobile phone is – somewhere. You were about to say something, but before you could speak, the thought disappeared down a black hole. Now…