Mindfulness
Choosing The Best Mindfulness Course For You
When you’re new to mindfulness, it can be hard to know where to start or what to do. Mindfulness courses are a great way to get some guidance and support. With apps, online courses and DIY approaches, there are tonnes of options available. How can you choose one that’s right for you? Stay tuned and … Read more
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Mindfulness Activities for Anxiety & Guest Blog
Anxiety. The constant little friend that we never invited in for a cuppa but it barges in any way and made itself at home. Activities for anxiety are the perfect way to keep our said pesky friend entertained and here our weekly guest blogger, Chris Docherty from FQM Ltd has some great tips for us … Read more
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5 Easy Mindfulness Activities for Adults (to reduce stress and anxiety)
As you develop your mindfulness routine, discovering new mindfulness activities for adults is vital for exercising the mind and keeping things fresh. Numerous studies have shown that mindfulness offers wonderfully positive psychological effects. Mindfulness enables us to develop a heightened sense of awareness of our surroundings, appreciate life and loved ones, and better connect with ourselves. Whether … Read more
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In Times of Boredom Look to Mindfulness
In times of boredom, we all do it. We look around, we do the pat-down and we mindlessly pull out our phones and tap into a world filled with likes, shares and fast-moving media. If you are like me, then sometimes you can get a little overwhelmed with all of the scrolling and aggressive reality that gets all up in my face. I work with social media for a living, so to me, the lines can be blurred on what is reality and what are my job duties. And I am not the only one who feels a little ‘off’ when online. Generation Z (the new cool kids on the block) are growing up in a world full of online content – in fact, they have never known a world where an internet connection didn’t exist. However, in their world full of apps and notifications, they are deciding to forego the need for social media in times of boredom and indulge in the old-timey world of books, board games and wait for it…actual human contact! I know, I need a breather. I’m in my late twenties, and I can remember dial up, cassettes and the good ol’ VHS. I can also remember AOL, mySpace and the dawn of the Facebook likes and comments, (let’s forget about the ‘poking’ function. Ew). But I also remember the good times of video games, of Pokemon and of Nintendo. Which makes my generation – us infamous millennials – the last generation of kids who grew up without the internet. And we coped just fine. Pokemon Go Go Go! When the boom of Pokemon Go hit the world we were plunged into a virtual world of little colourful monsters and burning need to “catch em’ all”. It distracted us from boredom and the real politics of the world, a looming Trump administration after a historical election, A possible Brexit, a Zika virus pandemic and well the losses of icons like David Bowie, Prince, Muhammad Ali and Alan Rickman. We can all gather that 2016 was a bit of a shambles politics wise, but to us noble gamers, we were head on in tracking down that pesky Pikachu and his pals. As stated by some funny twitter memes, some say that the first month of the release of Pokemon Go will be the closest we have to world peace. With even major celebrities such as John Mayer and Demi Lovato getting addicted to the game – we all went a bit poke-crazy! People were moving more, getting outdoors and enjoying life. From bridging age gaps to bringing communities together for the love of landmarks that were highlighted in the game, it was almost as if we could all take a breath and breathe deeply again. For a little while at least. Animal Crossing – soup for the soul? Fast forward to 2020 – four years on. We have a global pandemic – Covid-19, and it’s showing no signs of slowing down as yet. We are all in lockdown and finding ways to pass the time and cure the passing times of boredom. Enter Animal Crossing. The sweet and soothing animal based game that will not only create a sense of calm, but provide some comfort in times of lockdown with connectability with your friends and family. In the two months from its launch date the game has sold over 13.4 million copies globally with 5 million of them in the first month alone. It has had us talking turnip prices, nook tickets and finding fossils since day one, and creating online communities to get us through this state of lockdown. So while I might have gone a little obsessive decorating my animal filled island for a few weeks, I couldn’t help but wonder, why are we always reaching for our gadgets when times get tough? Is virtual reality better than actual reality? In times of boredom why is our cadets the sticking plaster? And why are we so quick to fill our time with games when mindfulness could be more beneficial than an online world? Try a little … Read more
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Mindful Home & A Stay At Home Survival Guide
A mindful home is a happy home. Who would have guessed that 2020 would witness a pandemic? Countries across the world are under lockdown and daily life has changed rapidly. Some of us are sharing close quarters with family or flatmates. Others are feeling the chill of social distancing. Mindfulness can help us cope with … Read more
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How to stay mindful during a busy day
How To Stay Mindful During A Busy Day We know that practicing mindfulness can help you feel calmer, happier and more productive, but what if you’re just too busy to fit it in? Being mindful during a busy day can often be the least of your concerns, when your thoughts are pre-occupied with the 1,001 … Read more
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Mindfulness: A Beginners Guide
How To Practice Mindfulness A Beginners Guide Have you ever forgotten someones name the second after you heard it? Can you think of a time when you asked a question without listening to the answer? Have you ever been thinking about work at home only to find yourself at work thinking about home? How much … Read more
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What is Mindfulness? How can you benefit?
What Is Mindfulness? Mindfulness is a very simple form of meditation that was little known in the West until recently. A typical meditation consists of focusing your full attention on your breath as it flows in and out of your body. Focusing on each breath in this way allows you to observe your thoughts as … Read more
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10 life changing benefits of Mindfulness
Mindfulness, What Is It? Mindfulness, the practice of staying aware and in sync with yourself and your surroundings is often characterized by sitting in total silence with legs crossed, eyes shut and palms facing upwards. Would seem like something only monks would appreciate. But mindfulness is a practice that all of us could use, especially … Read more
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