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In Scotland we have the tradition of welcoming in the new year with a clean house - ‘redding’ or readying the house. It is thought to bring good luck. Today’s invitation is to bring some mindfulness and presence to your usual cleaning chores. When you are washing the dishes for example pay attention to the …
In the UK we have the custom of going for a walk on Boxing Day. It’s a great way to clear out the cobwebs and work off any overindulgence from the day before. The next time you go out for a walk, take some time to practice mindful breathing. Tune in to your breath, concentrating …
Across the month I’ve invited you to engage your senses individually and together to become more aware of our present moment experience and increase our capacity to focus. Today the focus is on our sense of smell. Smell is closely linked to our brain’s memory centre and can often trigger powerful memories. Think about one …
Take five minutes today - just for yourself - to savour a favourite Christmas or winter treat. Maybe it’s a slice of Christmas cake, a segment of chocolate orange, some Lebkuchen or cookies, a cheeky mince pie or an indulgent glass of Bailey’s. Whatever luxury takes your fancy. Get comfortable, take a few slow, deep …
Are some of your gifts already under your tree? Tune into your sense of touch today - Choose a wrapped present and carefully explore how it feels. How heavy is it? What textures do you feel on the wrapping? Perhaps there’s tape string, a gift card or maybe a ribbon. Run your fingers over the …
Continuing this series of short practices to develop your focus and find spaces of calm, today’s invitation is to pay attention to your sense of hearing. Get comfortable, close your eyes or lower your gaze and take a few slow, deep breaths. Bring your attention to your breath, inhaling through your nose and slowly breathing …
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 …
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 …
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