How to apply mindfulness in your daily life
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…
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…
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…
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…