My Manifesto for a Mindful Christmas

Mindful Christmas

 

I have mixed feelings about Christmas.

I love the idea of Christmas – slowing down, taking a break and reconnecting with family and community and what’s truly important. Though I am not at all religious, I have a great respect for Christ’s teachings on love, forgiveness, tolerance and helping the poor, and I like to think of Christmas as a time to give generously not just to your loved ones, but to those in need.… Keep reading...

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5 Tips to write blog content that attracts

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A Short Yin Yoga Practice to Cultivate Contentment

I invite you this week to set aside 25 minutes for self-care and relaxation with this super-slow, blissful, yin/resortative class. The theme of this class is Santosha, (sanskrit for contentment) which is a very important attitude to be cultivated for peace of mind according to yogic philosophy.

As ancient yogis have always known and modern neuroscience has now shown, the default state of mind we are all prone to is one of dissatisfaction, always seeing the glass as half empty or viewing our lives, selves or even the present moment as somehow lacking.… Keep reading...

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Best Method to stay focused on your goals – Interview with Olivia Green

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How Gratitude Can Reduce Anxiety and Depression

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If you have experienced the terrifying palpitations and out-of-control thoughts of a panic attack, or the impenetrable black fog of a deep depression, I completely understand if you feel somewhat sceptical as to whether gratitude could be of any use with these challenging mental health conditions. Which is why I want to say straight off the bat: depression and anxiety are complex, multi-factorial issues and there is no sweetness-and-light quick fix for them.… Keep reading...

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