Jon Kabat-Zinn: What is Mindfulness?

Meditation is paying attention in a systematic way – in order to be awake as often we are on autopilot (living life like Groundhog Day) and live in the past or future. In this video clip, Jon Kabat-Zinn discuss what is mindfulness and refers to mindfulness as presence of heart. I like that description –…

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It’s Not About the Nail – Reality or Perceptions of Reality?

In life, we generally have the idea that what we can see, hear, taste, touch is “reality”. However, is it really reality or is it our perceptions of reality? Perceptions of reality can be quite different from reality. When we come in to contact with any situation, we are quite often making continuous appraisals of…

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“I Will Not Die an Unlived Life” by Dawna Markova

I have just become aware of this beautiful poem or quote by Dawna Markova. It really resonated with me and subsequently wanted to share it. If you would like to download it in a PDF, so you can print it out, just click here. “I will not die an unlived life. I will not live in…

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20 Great Quotes on Coaching

Coaching is a wonderful tool to live a happy, meaningful and fulfilling life, especially if you are feeling stuck and needing some support in your life.   20 Great Quotes on Coaching Following are 20 great quotes from a variety of people related to coaching – “If you wish your life were different… do your…

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“Mindfulness in Tennis” – Habits for Wellbeing’s article in Medibank’s Be Magazine

Mindfulness is one of those things I have become more and more grateful for as life goes on. Sometimes I find it hard to explain what it is, however I wish (even though I know life is the way it is) I was more aware of mindfulness when I was playing tennis. Subsequently, when I…

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20 Quotes to Inspire Responsibility

What comes to mind when you think of responsibility? One thing I have realized more and more over the years is in order for the world to change we have to change and this means taking responsibility and being accountable to ourselves. Yes, responsibility for everything in our lives – thoughts, feelings and behaviours. I…

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Habits for Wellbeing is in the February-March 2014 Edition of the Australian Natural Health Magazine

Thanks to the Australian Natural Health Magazine for including Habits for Wellbeing in the February-March 2014 Edition of their magazine. The article is about de-cluttering your diary and I hope it helps your well-being! If you would like to see some of the other media Jane Taylor and Habits for Wellbeing have been involved with,…

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