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This December I’m inviting you to join me for a short daily practice to slow down and find clarity during what can be a chaotic month. To start the month we will focus on our breath and set our intentions for how we want to be today and through the month. Setting intentions is a …
Starting tomorrow I’ll be posting new content daily along the theme of #fiveminutefocus for December. The purpose is to invite you to slow down and find clarity during what can be a chaotic month. Each day I’ll share a prompt to engage your senses and clear out some of your mental clutter. Often I’ll invite you …
Much of what I've worked with clients on this year has been about finding space and clarity to focus on the things that matter, The things that take us one step closer to achieving our goals. And that process starts with stopping. Catching your breath. Looking around. Taking stock. Refocusing. Checking the horizon. Replotting your …
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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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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A little introduction to the advent mindfulness challenge. Subscribe to this blog to join in. https://videopress.com/v/yfGTASSO?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true
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