Non-striving is one of the core principles of mindfulness.

Today’s challenge is an invitation to do just that: to sit and be with yourself for a few minutes, something we often avoid at all costs.

Host Gabby will gently guide you into and out of this meditation.

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The five C’s of self-esteem are: Competence, Confidence, Character, Connection, and Caring.

For this challenge, you’ll need a pen and paper, or you can use your laptop or the notes app on your phone, as you take a few mindful moments to rate your personal scores for each of the five C’s and explore how to build on them.

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A fundamental part of learning to meditate is learning to trust yourself; your instincts, your sensations, and your emotions.

This practice is about taking responsibility for being yourself, and learning to honour and trust your own experience, just as it is.

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Host Gabby gently guides you through a calming meditation designed to help you examine your current mindset, shift your emotional state, and intentionally invite in positive energy.

This practice encourages you to let go of negativity and create space for uplifting thoughts, empowering intentions, and a renewed sense of well-being. Whether you're feeling low, tense, or simply in need of a mental reset, this session will help you boost your mood and reconnect with the energy you want to carry into your day.

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A Beginner’s Mind is a powerful aspect of mindfulness, it means approaching each moment as if you’re seeing it for the very first time.

This mindset helps us let go of assumptions and view people, situations, and experiences with curiosity and openness; creating space for change, growth, and greater awareness.

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The Eye of the Hurricane meditation offers a powerful way to step back from the chaos of the world around you (the hurricane), and turn inward toward stillness and peace (the eye).

Using the metaphor of a hurricane, this practice guides you to connect with the calm, silent center within. Through your breath, you’ll learn to become like the eye of the storm: aware of the surrounding challenges, but no longer swept away by them.

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Too many people struggle with low self-esteem and a lack of confidence, often driven by persistent negative thoughts. But meditation can be a powerful tool for building self-confidence.

Mindfulness helps by increasing your self-awareness. It teaches you to notice your thoughts without judgment, and understand how they influence your emotions and behavior. In doing so, you can start to reduce insecurity, quiet self-doubt, and restore a sense of inner confidence.

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The body scan is one of the most effective ways to begin a mindfulness meditation. Its purpose is to help you tune in to your body, reconnect with your physical self, and observe any sensations you’re experiencing without judgment.

While many people find the body scan deeply relaxing, when practised with intention, it also strengthens your ability to focus and be fully present in your life.

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Not everyone has time to spend hours on mindfulness each day, but even short bursts of meditation can offer real benefits.

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There are many reasons we experience negative thoughts; including stress, worry, and difficult life events.

Mindfulness is a powerful tool for noticing these unhelpful thoughts and breaking the cycle. In fact, research shows that regular mindfulness practice can lead to measurable positive changes in the brain, behavior, and overall emotional well-being.

In today’s session, Dr Elisha Goldstein shares three simple, science-backed strategies to help you shift out of negative thinking and into a more grounded state of mind.

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