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Reach out and connect Mindfulness is the practice of being fully present, being absorbed in what we are doing right now, and who we are with. This mindful approach to life helps us feel happier, calmer and less stressed. Today the invitation is to take time to write a few meaningful Christmas cards or seasonal …
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Let your thoughts drift Mindfulness helps us be more in the present moment, to help us improve our focus, and better manage our thoughts and emotions. As the end of the year approaches, we can be very tired both mentally and physically, and it’s easy for our minds to be overcome by our swirling thoughts. …
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Create natural art Today we tap into our creative side to help improve our mental health by making outdoor art. There's no need to have any artistic ability to enjoy this experience - it's not about the results, it's about the process. You can lose yourself in the repetitiveness of the task and empty your …
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Monday 7 December, 2020 Breathe in the new Today’s advent challenge is a very simple practice to try when outside today, taking just ten breaths of cold air. You’re breathing in more oxygen when you’re out in the fresh air. When your brain gets more oxygen, it’s going to be able to function more efficiently. …
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Savour the flavour Mindful eating encourages us to take our time while we eat. It invites us to be present while we eat, to savour our food without judgement or anxiety, and reconnect with the pleasure of food. In eating more slowly, we pay more attention to the flavors, the aromas, and the textures. We …
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Saturday 5 December, 2020 Walk on the wild side Spending time in nature can revive us and give us a sense of peace, giving us the chance to notice the splendour of the world around us and find joy in the tiny details, like spider webs and bird song. Hiking exercises both body and mind, …
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Friday 4 December, 2020 Do you hear what I hear? Mindfulness can make us more aware of the beauty around us. Today we’ll use our sense of hearing to increase our focus and awareness by listening to music. Walkthrough of today’s practice Whether you listen to music all the time or hardly ever, mindful music …
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Thursday 3 December Go with the flow Today's practice is a journal or writing prompt. This can be a great way of clearing a cluttered mind, expressing innermost thoughts and gaining mental clarity. https://videopress.com/v/AZ0zpdTd?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true Walkthrough of today’s practice You only need a pencil and a clean piece of paper, nothing more. Don't be tempted to …
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Wednesday 2 December Settle the snow globe Our busy minds often behave a lot like snow globes. When we start to examine our thoughts and feelings, we notice how “stirred up” things start to become. Our thoughts, feelings, and sensations often appear to be swirling around much like the unsettled flakes or glitter of a …
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Tuesday 1 December, 2020 Connecting to our breath Today we start with something both easy to do and core to strengthening our attention muscles. We will simply tune into our breath and notice how it is, without trying to change anything. Get yourself sitting in a comfortable position, feet flat on the floor, hands gently …
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