Hands up, who is their own worst critic? Do you judge yourself more harshly than others would? Or are you surprised, sometimes, by how much more forgiving and generous others can be? It is easy to think that to achieve…
This article is for everyone in pain. Especially pain that has gone on for more than three months. The truth is that pain is largely in the mind. I’m joking – right? No. Regardless of tissue damage, only your brain…
Do you relate to getting angry about something, then realising you had misunderstood the situation? Or reacting with more forcefulness and emotion than was necessary. Maybe you find yourself assuming the worse, sometimes lashing out at someone you care about.…
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…