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Here are some top tips to stay Mindful throughout the day: - Labelling. When you realize you are looping with negative thoughts, try labeling what arises. “There is anger here”, “There is tiredness here” “Boredom” “Impatience”. This tells the alarm system to stand down. -Take in the good. We have a natural negativity bias, so take a moment to seek out the simple pleasures of life, to absorb a “good” moment. - Chose to have calm moments. Our imaginations can’t tell difference

Mindfulness can really help children with all sorts of activities from sports to music recitals We all get nervous when the pressure is on, but what can we do to help ourselves? And what can we say to our children to help them cope with a school assembly presentation, or that all important match? Paws B is full of practical tips to help children first notice and then work with their stress levels.

Jon Kabat-Zinn, PhD, talks about the 9 Attitudes of Mindfulness, how to use them in our Mindfulness practice and daily life.