There are few pursuits more important than living an intentional life. Indeed, it is the value of our commitment that determines the direction of our lives. Here are six pointers on how to choose and set a daily intention that can help to center our energies on pursuits of lasting value.
Read MoreInterested in doing mindfulness meditation but don’t think you have the time? Below are 9 mindfulness exercises you can do in a minute or under.
Read MoreWhy is it so hard to change our behaviour, beliefs or thought patterns in a sustainable way?
Here is the explanation from a (simplified) neuroscientific perspective.
It shows why change is difficult - but it is not impossible. It shows why we should stop beating ourselves up every time we don’t maintain change. And the good news is that once we understand WHY change is hard, we can go about tackling making changes that are actually going to stick.
Read MoreIt’s a new trend but it’s as old as the hills. Eye strain is related to stress, so practicing eye yoga may work in two ways: by actually stimulating and strengthening the muscles that move the eye, and by bringing down stress levels and helping us to remain centered and focused. A simple and effective practice for those of us that spend hours each day staring at screens.
Read MoreMindfulness — paying attention to the present moment in an accepting, nonjudgmental way — is a simple practice available to all. Research has shown it is also a reliable method for reducing stress, including at work. Here are two of my favourite mindfulness exercises: simple but powerful.
Read MoreRecent events have turned all our lives upside down. Normal routines have gone out of the window and many of us could be struggling to adjust to the current new reality. A lot of my clients are reporting that they feel stressed or anxious in these unprecedented times. It’s an entirely normal reaction.
Here are seven of my favourite tips to help you combat feelings of stress and anxiety.
Read More“Fake it till you make it” works because of the mind-body connection. When we “act as if,” the rest of us follows suit. The cells of our body constantly eavesdrop on our thoughts from the wings of our mind, because our perceptual and motor systems are intertwined.
Read MoreThe synergy of executive coaching and mindfulness meditation is compelling. Meditation helps clients achieve a state of being in which they can think clearly about work-related stressors and goals. And when executives make positive mindset and behavior changes, they are better positioned to relax and achieve a meditative state — with all its inherent benefits. The two approaches continually deepen and bolster each other.
Read MoreOur minds and bodies are intimately connected. And while our brain is the master control system for our body’s movement, the way we move can also influence how we think and feel.
Read MoreInternal dialogue is part of what makes us human, and particularly gives us the ability to reason and think about situations. But what we think, and the language we use, can be helpful or unhelpful, and negatively or positively affect our mood, self-confidence and self-esteem. Learning to manage our internal dialogue is likely to be important for both mental well-being, and potentially, success in life.
Read MoreFeeling overwhelmed by the coronavirus pandemic? You’re not alone. As it sweeps across the world, it is inducing a considerable degree of fear, worry and concern in most communities, with the measures taken to protect us through social distancing and lockdown - whilst necessary - leading to feelings of isolation and loneliness.
Here are some simple tips on how you can be mindful of your mental health during the time of COVID19.
Read MoreSince everyone is looking for some type of competitive advantage in their marketplace, perhaps getting to know our own brains and coaching them to work for us is the greatest advantage yet.
Here are a few ways that mindfulness can take your business to the next level.
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