Sometimes our emotions are like calm waves, sometimes they appear like a grey mist, and sometimes they arrive as a full blown storm. Next time you get swept up in an emotional storm, try and detach from the emotion. Observe it without judging, and you will withdraw...
Most of the time, there's so much going on in our lives that we're just not fully aware of how we behave. But with a little bit of extra attention, we can become more self-aware. Self-awareness is simply being fully aware of our perceptions, attitudes,...
If you’re feeling a little tired and stressed after a busy weekend, this Monday morning, take a moment to: - Observe where your mind is - Release any stress and fatigue from the weekend - Let go of any pressure and anxieties about the week ahead - Feel relaxed...
Do you find that it's not just our mind that's always racing, but our body also continues to race, even when we sit down to take a break? So, the next time you sit down to take a break, scan your body to check how it...
Whenever you want to enhance your presence, try this meditation exercise: 1) Bring your awareness to your mind and observe what it’s doing. 2) Try not to engage with your thoughts, simply observe and accept. 3) Allow yourself to just be and feel a sense of peace emerging. 4)...
Beauty isn’t only in nature and art. It's everywhere; we just need to be more present, attentive and open-minded to see it. This week, observe how people around you bring beauty into their life. Find beauty in the mundane. Acknowledge your own beauty. See beauty in...
Every now and then, take a moment to become the observer. Be an observer of the world. Be an observer of your life, the events and the people in it. Be an observer of you, your reactions and your mind. As an observer, steer away from...
When your mind feels foggy and is in need of clarity, try this: 1) Observe your mind and invite your thoughts to slow down. 2) Begin to clean your mind until it is crystal clear. 3) Breathe clear energy into your mind and bring some clarity into your...
Want to stop getting carried away by your emotions? Name your emotion. Is it nervousness, annoyance, sadness, guilt, disappointment, shame…? Name what you are feeling and it may help you gain a little bit of a distance. Observe the emotion for what it is, without judging...
When you walk, instead of combining it with the usual thinking, thinking and thinking, try something different: - Observe the way you walk. Observe your pace. - Be aware of the movement of your body. Be aware of how the body feels. - Notice your surroundings and what’s...
