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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. …
At this time of year we often overextend ourselves trying to get “everything” done before the end of the year. We even add arbitrary goals that seem symbolic before year’s end such as clearing out your email inbox, decluttering your home, perhaps even redecorating or remodelling to create a ‘picture perfect’ home for seasonal visitors. …
Take five and cuddle up. Get really comfy in your favourite spot and cuddle under a cosy blanket. Close your eyes and tune into your breathing, taking 5 deep breaths. Focus on how it feels to be safely ensconced under the blanket. Can you sense a layer of warmth. How does it feel where the …
Throughout December I’m sharing prompts to help you increase your focus, slow down and enjoy a more thoughtful and calm close to the year. Today the invitation is to practice presence. Being (in the) present means not worrying about what’s already happened or what’s coming, or things that are happening elsewhere. It means being here, …
Today’s #fiveminutefocus is a simple invitation to capture on paper everything that is swirling in your mind, pulling your focus at inconvenient times and tipping you towards that feeling of overwhelm. December can be a really overwhelming month and unvoiced worries can easily let your feel out of control. https://videopress.com/v/xUXlDAGG?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true Let it pour out Take …
It’s time to take our noticing skills outdoors. Bundle up to suit your weather (it’s freezing here!) and take yourself out for a little nature walk. Head to a trail or park or beach - somewhere that inspires you - and let nature be your guide. "Look deep into nature, and then you will understand …
It’s amazing what you see when you really begin to look. Today I invite you to keep building your ‘noticing’ muscles by taking a look out of a window and engaging your sense of sight. Set a timer for five minutes, take a few deep breaths and look out a window of your choice. Look …
At the heart of coaching and mindfulness is creating awareness. This gives us insight into our beliefs – those that are helpful and those that hurt. And when we understand our beliefs it opens up options and choices that can help us achieve our goals. For example, you might see your dream job but think …
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