There’s enough to think about for most of us without thinking too much about thinking itself. But as a mindfulness teacher and keen thought-thinker, the data-stream running through our heads, how to talk about it, and what to do with…
read more“Consciousness is your operating system. Mindfulness is the upgrade.” Imagine for a moment that you were a computer. What sort of error messages would you have seen already today? SYSTEM ERROR: Information overload. Status: critical. SYSTEM ERROR: You are attempting…
read moreA conversation that goes awry at work can feel nightmarish and become the source of prolonged mental agonising and gut-wrenching stress. We can easily get stuck in loops of rumination and catastrophising: Could I have said it differently? Did I…
read more“When I dare to be powerful, to use my strength in the service of my vision, then it becomes less and less important whether I am afraid.” ~ Audre Lorde People always ask me why I go to so many Wisdom…
read moreThe evidence just keeps on coming! Investing just a few minutes every day in your mindfulness practice can give you the edge when it comes to performance, stress management, and even pain relief! We now know that our brains are…
read more“Simple form of meditation popular with Hugh Jackman could make you slimmer, smarter and better in bed.” This week Neil was featured by The Mirror national newspaper, talking about the benefits of mindfulness and how it can help us perform…
read moreIf mindfulness is headlining your list of New Year’s Resolutions this year, here are seven ways to begin your practice effectively, so it is more than a #januaryfantasy and keeps you chill all the way through Summer and beyond! 1 – Begin…
read moreLet’s start at the beginning… What is Mindfulness? There’s a short answer and a long answer, both are important. Here’s the short answer: Mindfulness is just another word for meditation. The long answer: It’s really complicated! Before we even approach…
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