Remember – We Do Have a Choice!
A great reminder from Viktor Frankl about choices – yes we do have a choice.. If you are ready to reclaim your courage and take the next step towards your freedom and opening your heart, why not join our Toolkit?
Feeling Like You Are On Automatic Pilot?
Are you feeling like you are automatic pilot during the day? You know a bit like the movie Groundhog Day? Maybe the following activity can help you as it interrupt the ‘automatic pilot’ by bringing you back to the present moment. S – stop and interrupt your ‘automatic pilot’ by concentrating on the present moment…
Losing Control
Have you ever noticed how much we try and stay in control everything around us? From the people in our lives, to what we eat, to how much money we have in the bank. We can even see control manifest in our bodies by how much we hold on to things and the tension that…
What are the Attitudinal Foundations of Mindfulness Practice?
7 Attitudinal Foundations of Mindfulness Jon Kabat-Zinn originally wrote about the 7 attitudinal foundations in his book Full Catastrophe Living and indicated they were – Acceptance and acknowledgement – bringing openness to, kindness towards and welcoming of experience just as it is in the moment. Non-judging – assuming the stance of impartial witness to any experience (i.e. your…
What is the Difference Between a ‘Stress Reaction’ and a ‘Stress Response’?
What is the Difference Between a ‘Stress Reaction’ and a ‘Stress Response’? In our every day life, we find ourselves in a variety of different situations. Sometimes these situations can be quite stressful and we develop a range coping techniques to deal with situations. Without realising, some coping mechanisms we use occur automatically (unconsciously) and…
Are you Taking Time Out to Reflect?
Do you take time out of your life to reflect? Yes, I realise you may be busy, however reflection is important. What I mean by reflect – is taking the time out to review a situation or activity, your week, day, month or year. It is a great tool that allows you to take notice…
Mindfulness Books
Several people have asked me about the benefits of mindfulness as well as the research behind it. Here are some of the books I have found useful. The first book is the book that links to the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction course. However, please remember that mindfulness essentially is about experiencing life, not simply understanding it…
