Feeling stressed or overwhelmed? Tired or lacking in motivation? It’s Winter here in Melbourne and many people I speak to seem to be wondering how they can feel better. The weather is grey and gloomy, and wet and cold to boot, and sometimes it seems hard to feel bright and positive. Holidays are one way […]
Do I need to meditate in order to be mindful?
People often ask me when they begin to practice mindfulness whether it is necessary to meditate. In truth I think the answer must be yes. While it is true that we can practice being mindful in many ways, through the way we eat, work and engage in our daily lives, if we want to really […]
Can Mindfulness Change My Life?
This is the first article in a series I am offering on ways to practice mindfulness. In these articles I will explain what mindfulness is and is not, and explore some of the myths around mindfulness. We shall look at the effects of practicing mindfulness every day in our lives in basic easy ways as […]
10 Things you can do to Mindfully Create a Better Relationship
Relationships aren’t easy. They ebb and flow and sometimes get really stuck. We go through phases just like the developmental phases in life and we often need a few tips and tools to help us smooth the path. Below are 10 things you can start doing right now using the skills of mindfulness to increase […]