(5 min read) Weeeeeeeee.Bzzzzzz.Vrrrrrrmmm. Ah, the sounds of the dentist drilling into your tooth. Soothing, right? I recently went to the dentist with a sore tooth which turned out to be due to a cavity that had formed. And just my luck, he had a cancellation right after my appointment so he had the time … Continue reading Practical Applications of Mindfulness: Dentist Appointments
Visualisation ≠ Mindfulness
(5 min read) For those newer to meditation or more specifically mindfulness, the question often arises as to how & where visualisation (including guided imagery) fits in. The short answer is that visualisation is not mindfulness. Mindfulness is all about being fully present in the moment, and visualisation is a form of escape or disconnection … Continue reading Visualisation ≠ Mindfulness
Why I’m Leaving Social Media (and it’s not why you think)
(3 min read) Author's note: this post was inspired by Facebook's change to the WhatsApp privacy policy, initially intended to go into effect February 8th, 2021, then later changed to May 15th, 2021. No, they cannot read your messages. But they are sharing more personal information about you with Facebook (and it's advertisers) than ever … Continue reading Why I’m Leaving Social Media (and it’s not why you think)
Being Mindful vs. Practicing Mindfulness
(2 min read) I often get asked the difference between "being mindful" and "mindfulness". This is a common question, one which stems from the generalized use of the word mindful in English expressions. For example, have you ever heard someone say:"We all need to be mindful of this...", "Be mindful of others...","Let's be mindful of...", … Continue reading Being Mindful vs. Practicing Mindfulness
Practical Applications of Mindfulness: Paying Attention and Being Aware
(3 min read) How does practicing mindfulness help you show up better in your work and home life? Taking a step back, if you were able to pay better attention in the present moment, you might: Get distracted less easily. Get more things done (be more productive) while feeling less overwhelmed. Improve your memory. Connect … Continue reading Practical Applications of Mindfulness: Paying Attention and Being Aware
Mind Well Spent 