Anxiety Symptoms and How to Reduce Them
Anxiety affects us all at some time. Mostly we can reason with it, but occasionally we get stuck in a repetitive anxiety cycle that seems just impossible to break. Trying to understand it won't work, we need to do something different.
Perspective: Opinions Are Not Facts
Opinions are not facts. In an era of constant information exchange, it is crucial to recognise the difference between the two.
Mindfulness and Meditation – Is There a Difference?
Mindfulness and meditation are closely related but distinct concepts. Meditation is a broad category of mental training practises designed to enhance focus, awareness, and emotional regulation. It includes different techniques.
A Simple Approach to Meditation – Meditation Classes
I offer this series of practical workshops free to charities and community groups. A Simple Approach to Meditation is a series of five weekly meditation classes, developed for anyone looking to improve their emotional and mental well-being. Among other benefits noted by attendees are greater confidence, clearer thinking, a slower, less reactive approach to life, and a calmer sense of self.
The Power of the Small
Paying attention to those small, often fleeting details acts as an antidote to the world we have created. Rather than the headlong rush towards an uncertain outcome, seeing the details enables us to draw energy along the way, and even find joy in the mundane details we'd otherwise overlook.
Ikigai: The Japanese Philosophy for a Fulfilling Life
People with a clear Ikigai tend to wake up with enthusiasm, as they feel a deeper connection to their work, relationships, and community. It also promotes mindfulness, encouraging individuals to appreciate small joys and live in the present.
