Marvellous Mindfulness
Mindfulness is generally described as ‘paying attention in a particular way, in the present moment and non-judgementally’.
Mindfulness to me is noticing things…the birds, how I feel, nature, really paying attention to the here and now, using all of my senses.
It's very easy to stop noticing what is going on around us, to do everything on ‘autopilot’. It is also very easy to lose touch with the way our bodies are feeling and to end up living more 'in our heads' – caught up in our thoughts and no longer noticing how those thoughts are driving our emotions and behaviour. This has probably never been more true for us than during these uncertain times that we find ourselves in. It may even be that some of us are currently noticing too much and possibly feeling more worried and/or isolated than before.
Mindfulness can help us to tune in to how we are feeling and to reconnect with the sights, sounds, smells and tastes of the present moment.
Research shows that Mindfulness and meditation offer very powerful health and well-being benefits;
Mindfulness improves physical health. If greater well-being isn’t enough of an incentive, scientists have discovered that Mindfulness techniques help improve physical health in a number of ways. Mindfulness can: help relieve stress, treat heart disease, lower blood pressure, reduce chronic pain, , improve sleep, and alleviate gastrointestinal difficulties.
Mindfulness improves mental health. In recent years, psychotherapists have turned to Mindfulness Meditation as an important element in the treatment of a number of problems, including: depression, substance abuse, eating disorders, couples’ conflicts, anxiety disorders, and obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Mindfulness improves well-being. Increasing your capacity for Mindfulness supports many attitudes that contribute to a satisfied life. Being mindful makes it easier to savour the pleasures in life as they occur, helps you become fully engaged in activities, and creates a greater capacity to deal with adverse events. By focusing on the here and now, many people who practice Mindfulness find that they are less likely to get caught up in worries about the future or regrets over the past, are less preoccupied with concerns about success and self-esteem, and are better able to form deep connections with others.
Mindfulness is recommended by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) as a way to prevent depression.
Link for NICE guideline on depression in adults: https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/cg90
Marvellous Mindfulness can be tailored to suit your needs and delivered either one - to -one or in a group setting, in person or virtually and is also one of the topics I deliver as part of my public speaking. I am qualified to work with adults, teens and children and I also have experience in educational settings and within the NCS programme.
Marvellous Mindfulness in the Workplace
Mental ill health is the leading cause of sickness absence in the UK. Mental health problems are all too common in the workplace and it is the leading cause of sickness absence. A staggering 70 million work days are lost each year due to mental health problems in the UK, costing employers approximately £2.4 billion per year.
Using the practice of Mindfulness in the workplace to improve focus, drive performance and cultivate a positive mindset. Supporting leaders and managers to build relationships in their teams and encourage colleagues to connect with one another to support mental wellbeing.
Learn how to cope with challenges, build resilience, develop self-awareness, manage emotions and increase happiness through the powerful practice of Mindfulness and meditation.
Workplace Marvellous Mindfulness and meditation can be tailored to suit all requirements and can be delivered via Zoom/Microsoft Teams/Google Hangout as a workshop / webinar, or part of wellbeing themed morning/day for your employees (e.g. mental health awareness week) as well as your staff away days and conferences.
Marvellous Mindfulness Virtual Retreats
Coming very soon. Virtual online retreats from the comfort of your own home. A fantastic opportunity to unwind, relax and learn skills to support you in your everyday life.
Please contact me to discuss.