Nine Mindfulness Tips from Jon Kabat-Zinn
Nine Attitudes of Mindfulness In the following shorts series of videos, Jon Kabat-Zinn shares 9 mindfulness tips. The first 7 have been referred to as the 7 attitudinal foundations of mindfulness in his book Full Catastrophe Living. However, Jon has indicated he would look at adding another 2 – gratitude and generosity. Following is a brief…
8 Ideas for Practising Mindfulness
If you have been around here for a while, you will have heard about the importance of mindfulness and living in alignment with the present moment. Yes this might sound simple – just live in the moment and it is in many ways. However, simple does not mean easy! Sometimes the simple things are the hardest…
Mindfulness 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Mindfulness
What is Mindfulness? Mindfulness in everyday life is the ultimate challenge and practice. It is a way of being, of seeing, of tapping into the full range of our humanity – often seen in playful children fully experiencing life in the here and now. Mindfulness is described by Jon Kabat-Zinn (1994) “as paying attention in a…
3 of the Best Books on Mindfulness
Want to be reminded about what you already know deep within you? Or are you looking for some more information on mindfulness? Either way, the following five books on mindfulness all bring something unique to the table and will support you on your adventure of mindfulness. 3 of the Best Books on Mindfulness 1. Full…
3 Ways to Develop Self-Regulation
Self-regulation is an important skill in leading a whole-hearted and fulfilling life. Subsequently, in this post I am going to discuss the following – What is Self-Regulation? So, What? 3 Ways to Develop Self-Regulation Let’s get started… What is Self-Regulation? There are many definitions on self-regulation, including – “…the fact of something such as an…
What is the Difference Between a Goal and an Intention?
As we move towards the end of the year, many of us are reflecting and creating our vision for next year. This year, I have had a few people ask me what is the difference between a goal and an intention? Subsequently, in this post I will discuss – What is a Goal? What is…
The Four Foundations of Mindfulness
Ever wondered about mindfulness and what the four foundations of mindfulness are? If so, this post is for you! Before I share the four foundation of mindfulness, let me share with you what mindfulness is. What is Mindfulness? Mindfulness in everyday life is the ultimate challenge and practice. It is a way of being,…