How pets help us cope better in tough times
At the start of the COVID-19 lockdown, many of us adopted pets. But why are pets so important for our emotional well-being? And exactly how have pets helped us cope in these tough times? You...
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How to manage difficult family visits better
Every family has conflict at some stage. It’s inevitable when people with strong views get together. But some family members may be so easily offended, that every visit ends with hurt feelings. How can you...
Tips for better family visits
Family visits can be a hassle when you’re really busy. Add the tension caused by difficult personalities, and it can be a recipe for disaster. Strategic planning, assertiveness and a healthy dose of mindfulness can...
Sleep: fix the habit that makes the most difference
Bill needs to improve his sleep habits. Over the past year, fatigue has caused a cascade of problems in every area of his life. So if he tackles the one habit that makes the most...
Stick to goals using mindfulness: be more consistent
Do you set goals and then ditch them after a few days? Lack of follow-through is so frustrating. Yet it’s so common. Well, don’t worry. Learn to be more consistent and stick to goals using...
Do poor choices sabotage your best efforts?
Remember Bill? He used mindfulness to find out why he was struggling with his studies. Now he wants to improve his sleep and energy levels. See how mindfulness helps him discover how poor choices sabotage...
How to use values to live with greater intention
At times, your behaviour can seem mysterious – even to you. Sometimes you make decisions so automatically, you don’t question what you do. This lack of awareness can be a recipe for acting without intention....
Focus on real problems, not useless worries
Worriers often worry about things that are unlikely to happen. In contrast, non-worriers focus on the problems most likely to happen. In addition, they take note of how serious the consequences might be. That allows...
Mindfulness easy first steps: tips for busy people
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...
How to cope when others don’t want you to change
You’re finally changing something in your life that makes you unhappy. But now others don’t want you to change. What causes them to resist so much? Let’s look at how one person handled this challenge....
Everyday mindfulness: Make it easier to start
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...
Mindfulness: more quick and easy exercises for every day
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...
Want to stop ignoring problems? Take action now
Have you always dismissed people who said you had a problem? Are you now starting to suspect they may be right? Do you want to stop ignoring problems from now on? Congratulations! You’ve moved up...
Snap out of autopilot: live with intention
Do you go through most of your day on automatic? On the one hand, this can save mental energy when you’re busy. You don’t spend too much time thinking about what you’re doing. But to...
Is worry ruining your life?
Are you a worrier? Do others say that you worry too much? Maybe you think they’re wrong: that they’re oblivious to looming problems. Whatever you believe, worry can affect your happiness. Ask yourself honestly: is...
Practise mindfulness in social situations
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...
