I Stopped Using Facebook. Here’s What Happened
I’ll admit it, I’m as nosy as the next person. Despite my claims to be on Facebook for ‘business’ part of my reason for joining it in the first place was a healthy dose of FOMO. Then came ‘Fake news” closely followed by the Cambridge Analytica scandal, then, data breaches and most damningly, genocide of…
How to Build Resilience at Work in 3 Science Backed Steps
Workplace stress is on the increase. In the UK 12.5 million days each year are lost to work related stress. Globally that figure is echoed with over a quarter of working adults describing their employment as their biggest source of stress. The World Health Organisation describes stress as ‘a global health epidemic’ So how do…
The Ultimate 10 Step Digital Detox (your brain will thank you)
10 Inspiring Finding your Passion Quotes
Maybe you’ve already found your special niche in life, but sometimes finding your passion can feel super elusive. If you’re living someone else’s idea of success or watching the second hand inch around in a job you loathe, it might be time to to have fun hunting your true passion down. We’ve got you covered…
Can Mindfulness Help You Control Anger?
Anger. It’s one of our uglier emotions. Sometimes it gets the better of us, other times we try to hide it. Angry? Who, Me? The truth is that anger is information and it’s what we do with that information that matters. Anger can destroy us or change the world. But can mindfulness help you control anger?
How Your Perception of Stress Can Affect Your Stress Level
Why You (Really) Need Self Compassion Mindfulness
If you’re ruled by your inner critic, listening to a narrative that constantly puts you down, it’s time to stop beating up on yourself. Mindful self compassion meditation can help us to be kinder to ourselves, to recover from failure and dial down the volume of that inner sniper. Here’s why you really need self…
How Mindfulness can Benefit your Business
The ability to develop resilience, manage stress and deal with failure is critical to success in today’s fast paced, highly demanding workplace. Stress and presenteeism have reached an unprecedented record high in the UK . The American Institute of Stress (AIS) estimates that 80% of workers experience stress at work with 40% of those identifying that…
3 Proven Benefits of Disconnecting from Tech
Do you need a digital diet? Take a look around you. How many people do you see, eyes down, engrossed, bewitched by their smartphone or device? Thought so. We’re constantly plugged in, whether we’re checking emails, refreshing feeds or spending longer than we intended on social media. Being constantly connected can have a darker side,…
How to Create a Mindful Holiday
Your vacation is the perfect time to be mindful. A mindful holiday will help you to disconnect from the daily grind, recharge and renew. You don’t need to book yourself onto a far away retreat. You can transform any holiday into a mindful oasis with a few simple steps. Here’s how to create a mindful…