Mindful musings
& Wellbeing wisdom
How is go, go, go, going for you? Are you feeling fulfilled and reaching your goals? In a world that has a need for speed and praises productivity above all else, could slowing down be the antidote to achieving more? The paradox of pausing is that it is a necessary element to getting ahead. Slow is the new fast. Annika Rose tells us to take our time, regularly press pause, and trust that slowing down is the true secret to achieving success and performing at our peak.
Why do we overlook what we have, and crave what we don’t? Making gratitude a regular happiness habit has benefits for both mind and body so check out our top 11 gratitude goodies to help you on your way.
When life gets hectic, who doesn’t dream of replacing the chaos with a little more calm instead? Why can’t it be easier to make balance your best friend, and live blissfully ever after? Letting go can be liberating, so what’s holding you back?
If you’ve ever struggled to prioritise your health and happiness, you’re not alone. The truth is, creating positive change in your everyday life takes a little intentional action on your part, but the long-term rewards are well worth it. So, what’s holding your healthy habits back?
Even in a year like 2020 when covid-19 has brought everyday life to a standstill in so many ways, we’re somehow still busy. Unfortunately lots of our time is spent living on autopilot as a result. Scientists have found the less mindful you are, the more unhappy you might actually be. So, how can we change this for the better, in simple ways?
A surge in popularity has led to some persistent mindfulness misinformation doing the rounds. The mention of mindfulness meditation raises some curious questions, and there are many myths to be busted, or at least be aware of when you’re looking for answers or wondering where to begin.
Mindfulness is renowned as a useful tool to help you manage your moods and calm your mind. It helps by training your mind to become less reactive, which builds your skills to cope with the ups and downs of daily life in a healthier way. If you’re feeling stressed or struggling with anxiety, why not give mindfulness-based approaches a try?
In today’s busy world, there’s always something to distract our attention. How connected are you to the present moment? The attention you bring to your everyday experiences is a good indicator of how mindful or mindless you are. Just because you’re wide awake, it doesn’t mean you’re aware or really paying attention! Living life mindlessly means you’re mostly missing out, but choosing to be more mindful means making the most of the moments that make up your life.
Mindfulness and relaxation techiques are both popular when it comes to creating calm. While mindfulness and relaxation do share certain similarities, they also have some important and distinct differences. Each technique has its own approach that can lead to different outcomes. Which one is better? Here’s my expert opinion …
Mindfulness might have landed on your radar relatively recently, but it’s actually nothing new. Read on to discover how the mindfulness movement has infiltrated the modern world and what it means to practice presence throughout your day.
It's Mental Health Awareness Week in the Uk (May 8th - 14th). Are you surviving, or thriving?
Don't overcomplicate things, let's keep it simple.
Want to know how to thrive individually and collectively? John walks the talk, with his passion for health extending beyond himself to help many others in need. If giving back gets you excited, read on to find out how to do it well.
We’re so thankful we had the chance to talk to Kirsty from Second Nature Botanicals. The natural products she creates and her every-day sustainable practises guides us to live in harmony with mother nature rather than against her. By sharing her appreciation for our planet, she helps more people feel connected to the earth we live on.
We ran as fast as we could to go meet with the wonderful Kat Ackroyd from Perth Run Collective and discover why this social running movement brings collective joy. Kat leads the way when it comes to connecting, moving, and creating some seriously good vibes on the go. In her own words, “you’re only ever one run away from a good mood”.
Does scrolling your socials leave you sad or stressed? Use these 8 tips to keep your wellbeing in check and make your time online so much happier and healthier.
Meet Elise, the pioneer behind the global campaign Mindful in May. She's bringing together mindfulness meditation and making a positive impact on the lives of those in need.
When stylists and makers create tangible beauty from wilderness, a Wild Habit is born.
