by Caroline Hopkins | May 18, 2017 | Mindfulness
Recently Prince Harry bravely spoke out about how he had suppressed the grief of his mother’s death and how it has affected his mental health for the last 20 years. He talked about how his loss has also made him feel lost and how he lacked a sense of purpose and... Read more
by Dr Gail Davies | Apr 7, 2017 | Mindfulness
The US military first coined the acronym VUCA, short for volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity, to refer to the extreme conditions in the world. It has since been used to refer to more general situations and is even used in the workplace. There is no... Read more
by Caroline Hopkins | Feb 9, 2017 | Mindfulness
“When we seek for connection, we restore the world to wholeness. Our seemingly separate lives become meaningful as we discover how truly necessary we are to each other” Margaret Wheatley – Author and Management consultant. A chapter fell open this morning, of... Read more
by Dr Gail Davies | Jan 13, 2017 | Mindfulness
At the beginning of a New Year many of us make commitments to change things. It may be to eat more healthily, drink less, take more exercise or be more assertive at work. It may be aspirational, to secure a promotion or gain a qualification. We start off... Read more
by MindLab | Sep 23, 2016 | Mindfulness
Today is the International Day of Happiness, so to celebrate let’s have a look at how mindfulness makes people happy, by literally changing the physical structure of the brain. First though, a question: are you happiest when you mind is wandering, or when you are... Read more
by MindLab | Aug 17, 2016 | Mindfulness
Most people think their happiness depends on their life circumstances. That is, we will be more or less happy depending on what’s going on in their life. That’s why we chase promotions, partners, cars, new clothes, or bigger houses. Come to think of it, isn’t that why... Read more
by MindLab | Jul 10, 2016 | Mindfulness
The flow state is linked to enhanced personal growth because it requires an appropriate balance of challenge and skill. Have a read of the quote below and see if it sounds familiar to you: “My mind isn’t wandering. I am totally involved in what I am doing and I am not... Read more
