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Everyone needs to be realistic when setting goals. Yet being flexible is just as important, especially when longed-for dreams have to be set aside. But don’t despair. Instead, be flexible and transform goals with creativity....
The concept of mindfulness has been popular for a few years now. Like to try it but don’t know how to start? Read on to learn some mindfulness easy first steps. But what if you’re...
Do you get caught up with trivia? Does this stop you doing what you really want or need to do? Rethinking busywork, those seemingly urgent chores, will free up your day. You all know unimportant,...
Do you want to use your time more efficiently? We’re all aware that time seems to slip away from us, and how little we get done each day. Free yourself of unimportant activities, and use...
Focus at work is a crucial skill that employers seek. And we all want to focus on precious time with family and friends. Everyday mindfulness will make it easier to be fully aware and present...
Previously, we’ve discussed how to prioritise your time. Now we’ll focus on “important and not urgent” activities that you find fulfilling. Make every minute count, so that you can live with meaning and achieve your...
The first two articles in this series focussed on easy mindfulness for beginners. Now let’s look at a range of more everyday mindfulness exercises to extend your practice anywhere, any time. Build on these examples...
So you’ve been learning easy mindfulness skills for some time, and have practised a little each day. Now you want to extend your skills to practise mindfulness in social situations. Learn how mindfulness can help...
Sometimes complete strangers may cause you to feel strong emotions. They may evoke some event or person from your past without you realising. Use mindfulness to learn new ways of reacting to these strange emotions....
Mindfulness helps you observe emotional reactions stirred up by others without judging their motives. Notice and be interested in emotions you feel in social situations, without acting on them or jumping to conclusions. Mindfulness and...
The greatest sources of comfort for many people are close family or friends. But these same people can also cause great pain and sorrow. Use mindfulness when others push your buttons and stir up emotional...
