December 2015 - mindfultherapies.org.uk

A Mindful New Year: Rethinking Resolutions

Rachel Jones-Wild, Director, Mindful Therapies Some reflections on New Year: Mindful Resolutions? For many people this is the time for New Year resolutions. And for many, these are broken by 2nd January, leaving a sense of despondency or even failure. However, this is a time of reflection, and, if done with kindness and awareness, we can use this mini-milestone as an opportunity to take stock and make positive choices. The following is two guided reflections followed by some top tips for keeping resolutions more [...]

By Rachel|2017-10-12T20:33:11+00:00December 29th, 2015|Meditation, Mindfulness, new year resolution, reflection, Uncategorized|0 Comments

Xmas survival tips from Danielle

Simple hacks to enjoy xmas 1) Thoughts are not facts – When you put some space between you & your reaction it can change your relationship to your thoughts. if you’re stuck on a negative thought you can ask yourself: * Is it true? * Is it absolutely true? * How does this thought make [...]

By Sidney|2015-12-23T17:24:06+00:00December 23rd, 2015|Christmas, Gratitude, Mindfulness|1 Comment

A Mindful Christmas: Survival Guide

Christmas can be a stressful time. It is a time when many of us are thrown into a room with relatives that we rarely see for prolonged periods and often this brings up a lot of old habits. No matter how old we are, as soon as we are in a room with our [...]

By Rachel|2015-12-21T18:52:54+00:00December 21st, 2015|Christmas, Gratitude, Mindfulness, Uncategorized|0 Comments

Hindrances to Meditation Part 5: Doubt and Indecision

We are currently looking at the five traditional hindrances to meditation. These are five challenges that often come up, and seem to get in the way of our meditation practice. These are: craving and desire; anger and ill-will; restlessness and anxiety; sloth and torpor; and doubt and indecision. This week we will be exploring the [...]

By Rachel|2015-11-30T13:19:43+00:00December 14th, 2015|doubt, Meditation, Mindfulness|0 Comments

Hindrances to Meditation Part 4: Sloth and Torpor

We are currently looking at the five traditional hindrances to meditation. These are five challenges that often come up, and seem to get in the way of our meditation practice. These are: craving and desire; anger and ill-will; restlessness and anxiety; sloth and torpor; and doubt and indecision. This week we will be exploring the [...]

By Rachel|2017-10-12T20:33:18+00:00December 7th, 2015|Meditation, Mindfulness, tiredness|0 Comments