Mindfulness Minute

It's not easy to rest. Especially when we don't feel like we deserve it. That's why we have to give ourselves permission to rest.

Resilience comes more easily when you cultivate an environment around yourself that is more conducive to healing and growing.

When we keep thinking about our stresses and anxieties, it helps to interrupt our rumination with an activity that engages our senses and pushes us to focus on the moment.

Sometimes, we end up in situations where we feel profoundly lost, despite intense preparation. When this happens, remember to stay present and be patient - a sense of direction will come, with time.

What does it mean to be a safe place for ourselves? Let's reflect on this question.

We can't process things if we aren't safe space for ourselves. But this can be hard, especially when we are conditioned to be deeply self-critical. So - give yourself permission, every day, to practice non-judgement.

Life changes in the blink of an eye. Things that we previously took for granted can vanish, virtually overnight. Don't let anxiety about the future, ruin what you have in the present. Appreciate the love you have, for yourself, for others and the world around you.

There's no one way to gather inspiration or seek guidance on a challenge. Whether it's diving into a good book or listening to a nostalgic song, never underestimate the power of creative work to inspire us and give us fresh perspectives on difficult situations.

This week, grab a friend, a partner, a family member and ask each other - what are you grateful for? Our loved ones can often can give us fresh perspectives on life and help us find different things to be grateful for.

Anxiety is all around us - but by engaging with our present, we allow ourselves to be hopeful, rather than hopeless.