How mindfulness helps and the research to support
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…
Einstein once said that ‘creativity is intelligence having fun’. When you think of creativity, what comes to mind? Is it great works of art or literature? Innovative solutions and new ways of thinking? Being more adaptable and not repeating past…
Ever get upset over nothing? React more emotionally or forcibly than was justified? Explode irrationally, then wonder how you got there? There’s an art to thinking before you speak or act. And mindfulness for overreacting can help you avoid saying…
Difficulty keeping your attention on everyday tasks is a common problem for women approaching menopause. Mindfulness for concentration can help you build the mental muscle to keep your train of thought. An inability to focus, general forgetfulness, or difficulties concentrating…
Contrary to what you see on social media, no one gets to live a stress-free life. Some stress is good for you, helping you perform at your best. However too much stress, over too long a time, can lead to…
Depression is one of the most common mental health issues. Up to 20 per cent of adults will be diagnosed with depression at some point in their lives. Mindfulness for depression can help change your relationship with your mind, leading…
Practising gratitude can improve your relationship with yourself and with others. When you notice and appreciate the little wins – the parking space right where you needed it, the kindness of others, the sound of birdsong, the smell of coffee…
According to philosophers, change is the only constant. It can be appealing to stay with the safe and familiar, but you cannot grow this way. And getting more used to being outside your comfort zone can bring great benefits. Mindfulness…
How easy it is to think that you must be hard on yourself to make progress. If you are your own worst critic, it will stop anyone else judging you. Right? There can be a quiet aggression at the heart…
Resilience is the capacity to cope with life’s inevitable ups and downs. It involves being able to recover quickly from adversity, let go of negative emotions, and meet the storms of life with flexibility and adaptability. Mindfulness for resilience helps…