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Mindfulness is all about being in the here and now. Mindful dancing is a great way to both relax and reenergise. Dancing is an effective mood booster and can even help improve your memory. Dancing mindfully means losing yourself in the moment, forgetting about your worries and putting all distractions aside. You don’t have to …
Mindfulness practices like those I’ve been sharing all month not only reduce stress and increase attention, they also open you up to more divergent thinking. Today’s invitation is to take a look around your work space or where you usually sit. Take a few deep breaths and then slowly look around your space. Try to …
There’s such a pleasure in making something - absorbing yourself wholly in creative expression. It’s been shown to improve your mood, enhance brain function, particularly your ability to think and develop options and ideas, and boost your self esteem. It can be great for your overall well-being including reducing stress and increasing connection when you …
Take five and write a thoughtful note to a friend. Why do you appreciate them? What do you admire about them? What’s a favourite memory from the past year together? What are you looking forward to sharing with them soon? Pop a stamp on it and enjoy a walk to the post box. If you …
While you are outside today, notice how the weather feels today. Is the sun splitting the skies or the wind blowing a hoolie? Is it raining or icy, even snowy? Breathing in, how does the temperature feel in your lungs? Breathing out, can you see your breath? Notice how the weather affects your mood. What …
Throughout December I’m inviting you to join me in some simple practices that will help you slow down and increase your ability to focus. We do this by strengthening our awareness which opens up our capacity to choose. Today, I’m inviting you to flex your listening muscles. Choose a favourite piece of music, sit down …
A simple journaling exercise today. One that builds on gratitude and positivity, and intention-setting. Take five minutes and sit somewhere you like to write. Breathe deeply for a few breaths and then start free writing in your journal. What’s the best thing that happened to you this week? What will make next week great? Reflect …
Today the invitation is to continue building your attention muscles by working on your sense of sight and how it connects to your emotions and memories. By this time of year many people have Christmas and holiday decorations up. Take a short wander round your neighbourhood or favourite place and spot the Christmas trees in …
Noticing good things encourages positivity which has been proven to have beneficial effects on our health and happiness. For five minutes today, I’m inviting you to sit with your journal and reflect on a successful December past. You can choose to focus on whatever is helpful to you today. You could remember favourite celebrations or …
One of my most popular Mindfulness practices today … 🙂 Another chance to strengthen your noticing powers through some mindful eating. This practice is often done with a raisin but you could choose a piece of chocolate or fruit or even a mince pie, if you prefer. Get comfortable and take several slow, deep breaths. …
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