Stress Management
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5-Minute Guided Meditation: The Blue of Sea & Sky
This week’s meditation came when I was out for a walk with my family along the coast where I live. Spring was tentatively showing signs of life, and I experienced a perfect 5 minutes, as we stopped half way up the hillside to catch our breath. So let me take you with me to that…
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Living With Meaning, Weekly – 2 Apr 2025
There’s lots of exciting things in this Wednesday’s edition, including a five-minute guided meditation where I whisk you away to an idyllic sea view on the edge of a cliff, an article on how to cement those well-intentioned good habits we all try and establish, and a breathing exercise to try. And more!
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Giving Thanks to Your Body: How to Counteract Body-Related Stress
Do you ever have negative feelings about our body and how we look? One moment, you’re fine—then suddenly, something you’ve seen or heard has prompted you to feel a little pang of body-related negativity. Well here’s a quick habit you can work into your day that might help…
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Guided Meditation: Deep Relaxation & Stress Relief
To be used daily: This audio meditation takes you on a journey to the core of your inner being, helping you to achieve deep relaxation, but also helps you to feel more positive about your situation, and helps to point you in the right direction.
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A Stand of Beech Trees: A Guided Meditation
This guided meditation invites you to escape your stress and immerse yourself in a serene landscape. It encourages deep breathing and mindfulness, connecting with nature’s beauty, from the gentle breeze to the vibrant forest life. This experience fosters a profound sense of peace and interconnectedness with the natural world, promoting inner tranquillity.
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30 Best “Being in the Moment” Quotes
Learning to be present in the moment is one of the most profound and life-changing skills we can attain. It can be tricky at times, and it will take work. But keep persevering, and you may find that life begins to feel more fulfilling, happy and purposeful.
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Overcoming Analysis Paralysis: How to Make Decisions with Confidence
Decision-making can often lead to stress and paralysis. This article offers practical strategies to overcome indecision and embrace a more mindful approach to making decisions.
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Living With Meaning – Part 2: Composite and Provisional Beliefs
Every day, we cling to beliefs and opinions even as the world reveals their flaws, because, emotionally, we are not yet ready to give up on those parts of our internal world we are so attached to; and in doing so, we invite unnecessary suffering. In this week’s lesson, we will explore the importance of…
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Mindfulness Course – Day 1: Healthy Habits
If we wish to learn how to be mindful, we can first give ourselves the best chance for success by making a few simple lifestyle changes. The first day in my 11-day mindfulness course helps us to look at our lifestyle habits and see if there are any areas that we can improve upon in…
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Stress-Buster Programme: Introduction
The Stress-Buster Programme provides a comprehensive guide to identify and manage stress through a structured approach. It emphasizes ongoing adaptation and emotional regulation techniques like mindfulness and problem-solving. The Four-List Approach helps users pinpoint stress sources, fostering clarity and constructive responses to life’s challenges, ultimately promoting long-term well-being and happiness.
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Mindfulness Course – Day 2: Relaxation Techniques
It’s far easier to relax one’s mind and achieve a state of mindfulness if first the body is healthy and at ease. If our muscles are tense, it predisposes us to have tense thoughts and emotions too. So in this chapter, we are going to focus on different techniques we can use to relax, depending…
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Mindfulness Course – Exercise 2: Body Scan
This is a practical exercise from the “Mindfulness Made Easy” course, focusing on relaxation techniques. It involves finding a quiet space, deep breathing, body scanning, and staying present. The exercise encourages gratitude and can be incorporated into daily routines for stress relief and relaxation, promoting a sense of calm and well-being.
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