Benefits of Mindfulness
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If you've been feeling more anxious, unsettled or overwhelmed lately, you're not imagining it — and you're not alone. Whether it's political uncertainty, economic instability, climate anxiety or the relentless churn of news and social media, many people are carrying a background hum of dread that's hard to shake. The world can feel like a lot right now. Mindfulness won't fix what's happening out there. But it can fundamentally change how you relate to it — and that differenc

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder affects millions of adults worldwide. While medication remains a common treatment, there's growing interest in complementary approaches that address the daily challenges of ADHD without side effects. Mindfulness is increasingly one of them. But does the evidence actually support it? Understanding ADHD through a brain lens ADHD is characterised by difficulties with sustained attention, impulse control and emotional regulation.

Mindfulness in the workplace can sound like a soft option — a nice-to-have wellness perk rather than a serious business investment. The data tells a different story. The cost of stress at work Stress, anxiety and burnout are among the leading causes of employee absence and reduced productivity across the world. In the UK alone, the Health and Safety Executive estimates that work-related stress, depression and anxiety account for over half of all working days lost to ill h

If you've been curious about mindfulness but aren't sure whether you're ready to commit to a full 8-week course, a private one-to-one session is a gentle and flexible way to begin. But what actually happens in one? Here's what to expect.

It's one of the first questions people ask before starting a mindfulness practice: how long before I actually notice a difference? It's a fair question — and the science has some surprisingly specific answers. The brain starts changing sooner than you think Research from Harvard Medical School found that participants who completed an 8-week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) programme showed measurable changes in brain structure.

Most of us eat on autopilot. Lunch at the desk, dinner in front of the TV, a handful of something from the cupboard without quite knowing why. We consume food constantly, but we rarely actually experience it. Mindful eating changes that — and the effects go far deeper than what's on the plate. What is mindful eating? Mindful eating is the practice of bringing full, non-judgmental attention to the experience of eating — the taste, texture, smell and appearance of food.

Menopause is a major life transition that brings physical, emotional, and psychological changes. Hot flashes, sleep disturbances, mood swings, and anxiety are common experiences for many women. Mindfulness is a practical, evidence-based approach that can help you navigate these changes with calm, clarity, and self-compassion. In this post, we’ll explore: Why menopause can be challenging How mindfulness supports mental and physical wellbeing Simple mindfulness practices to tr

Many people think mindfulness is complicated or that you need to meditate for hours each day. In reality, starting a mindfulness practice can be simple, practical, and highly effective. This beginner-friendly guide will show you how to start, what to practice, and how to make it a habit, with the option to deepen your learning through the 8-Week MBSR course. Mindfulness practice doesn’t need to be complicated. By starting small, practicing consistently, you can cultivate cal

Anxiety is something almost everyone experiences at some point—racing thoughts, tension, and a restless mind. Mindfulness offers practical, evidence-based ways to calm these experiences and build emotional resilience. In this post, we’ll explore why mindfulness works for anxiety, simple exercises you can try today, and how a structured course like MBSR can deepen your practice.

Mindfulness is more than a buzzword—it’s a practical, evidence-based way to reduce stress, calm the mind, and respond to life with clarity. If you’ve been curious about mindfulness or wondering how it can help in your daily life, the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) programme is one of the most widely respected paths for learning these skills. In this post, we’ll explore: What MBSR is and how it started How the 8-week programme works Who can benefit The science behi

As a mindfulness teacher and creator who has developed resources for publishers such as Macmillan Education, I’ve spent years exploring how to bring mindfulness into everyday life — gently, simply, and with heart. But no place has ever felt more naturally open to presence than bedtime.

Let’s face it: life can often feel like a mad dash through a never-ending obstacle course, complete with unexpected hurdles, the odd puddle of mud, and the occasional surprise pie to the face. Amidst all this chaos, there’s one relationship that often gets neglected—the one you have with yourself. Yes, you, the person who sees you at your best, worst, and all the awkward bits in between. But here’s the thing: you’re stuck with yourself, so why not make it the best relationshi

With mindfulness you're practicing learning to not react to the "stressor". That stressor can be a concrete thing (like someone just crashed into my car), or it can be a thought. So, worrying about the thought "I don't want more anxiety" creates anxiety. A future fear is now a present moment experience. Mindfulness offers an alternative to this response: "Can I sit with anxiety and just watch it?"

“Mindfulness” seems to be everywhere these days and unless you’ve been living under a rock you’ve most likely heard of it. Every year more and more schools, universities and corporate groups are engaging in Mindfulness programmes to help people become less stressed, more focused, more accepting and perhaps just a little happier…

The party of our mind has many, many voices though and we can choose to move away and re-focus. Our negativity bias makes us hard-wired to listen to all the bad stuff so we can plan for the worst-case scenarios. But a calmer, happier way is to seek out what makes us feel calm and content. And that could just be one slow conscious breath.

Seen, Soothed and Safe- dealing with big emotions like sadness

I was asked to come in and talk about Mindfulness and Meditation at English Radio, Barcelona. Why do we get so anxious...? Tune in and find out...

So many people find it hard to get to sleep. If you're one of them, why not try this short meditation, suitable for children and adults.

It's 5am, you're had no sleep and now you're anxious you'll never sleep again. You're frustrated that even though you feel exhausted, the body and mind just won't give in. You're stressing already about how tired you will be in the morning and you're frustrated your mind just won't SHUT UP!!! Sound familiar?

New YouTube Channel Meditations added- lots more to come! Try a soothing Body Scan now.