Blog

Wonder as you wander When I was little, one of the things I most looked forward to was spotting Christmas trees appearing in windows as we drove through the city. My mum and I would count the trees, pick out our favourites and revel in the magic of those twinkling lights. It was a beautiful …

Continue reading "19 December – Mindfulness advent challenge"

Treetops glisten and children listen Our relationships with others are crucial to our wellbeing yet we often take those who matter most to us for granted. Half-listening while glued to our phones, taking out our stress on our loved ones, making time for everything else but them. Research shows that quality time with family and …

Continue reading "18 December – Mindfulness advent challenge"

Grown up Christmas list It’s easy to have a seemingly endless and unachievable to do list at this time of year. You may be feeling caught up in the busyness and stress of the season, and find that by the end of the day, your list is now longer and nothing is crossed off. The …

Continue reading "17 December – Mindfulness advent challenge"

Melt like a snowman Mindfulness not only helps us find peace, it also helps us feel fully alive by waking up to what's happening here and now, and getting in touch with our thoughts, feelings and what's happening in our bodies. As we start to feel the rush towards Christmas, finishing work, final touches for …

Continue reading "16 December – Mindfulness advent challenge"

Hug the warmth Mindful drinking helps to calm the chatter of the mind, just for a few moments, as well as cultivating warmth and body awareness. It is a way to turn a few minutes’s break into something useful and effective, and it can be done with any drink. Mindful drinking practice Firstly, make your …

Continue reading "15 December – Mindfulness advent challenge"

Breathe like Santa Deep breathing boosts stamina, reduces stress and anxiety. It also improves your decision-making skills. Breathing deeply from your diaphragm, filling your lungs to capacity, quickly increases your oxygen supply to the body. This allows your mind to overcome negative thoughts and create a positive self-image. Today, the invitation is to breathe in …

Continue reading "14 December – Mindfulness advent challenge"

Be intentionally kind Kindness is good for our physical and our emotional well-being. It reduces stress, anxiety and depression and can give a 'natural high.' An act of kindness is a good deed that shows compassion and love to someone else without any expectation in return. Kind behavior is contagious and spreads from one person …

Continue reading "13 December – Mindfulness advent challenge"

Balance and restore Tension accumulates throughout our body and brain as we hurry through our busy lives. Restorative yoga prioritises stillness, relaxation, and a calmer state of mind. Yoga also helps you build better balance and reminds us to connect to our breath. Take the time to get in and out of each pose safely …

Continue reading "12 December – Mindfulness advent challenge"

Gaze in wonder Visual objects can be used in mindfulness to tame or train your mind. Today’s practice will help first calm your busy mind, then strengthen your concentration muscles. You’re invited to choose an object, perhaps an ornament from your Christmas tree, or something else. It should be small enough to fit in your …

Continue reading "11 December – Mindfulness advent challenge"