by Aileen Baxter | Sep 3, 2022 | Older Posts
As the weather improves, the days get longer and warmer let’s take some time this week to go out into nature. Every day see if you can take a moment, go outside, and pick up something you find in nature. This might be a flower, a leaf, a stick, it can be anything. See... 
by Aileen Baxter | Sep 3, 2022 | Older Posts
Can you put aside time each day for a week to sit and do this exercise. We are going to focus on the cause and effect of what we do. Choose a simple activity, perhaps making a cup of tea or typing a text message. Think about each moment of that activity. Your brain... 
by Aileen Baxter | Sep 3, 2022 | Older Posts
Here is a simple mindfulness exercise to promote positive thinking. Every day for a week try to take some time and notice the good things that have happened that day.Every night before bed, think about three good things that have happened during the day. This could be... 
by Aileen Baxter | Sep 3, 2022 | Older Posts
Mindful listening You probably hear music daily, but how often do you truly listen to what you hear? Why not aim to listen to at least one piece of music mindfully every day for as many days as you can? Try and choose music you have never heard before. Settle into a... 
by Aileen Baxter | Sep 3, 2022 | Older Posts
Each morning help get yourself off to a positive start. When you are in the bathroom, take a moment look in the mirror and give yourself a nice big smile. You might feel self-conscious but stick with it. It can help to think of something positive or funny. Imagine... 
by Aileen Baxter | Sep 3, 2022 | Older Posts
When it comes to being mindful our smartphones can get in the way of our best intentions. We sit down to focus on our breathing and our phone pings with the latest notification. Instead of getting annoyed let’s use our phones as inspiration for some mindful moments....