Mindfulness, a therapeutic practice with its roots in meditation, is increasingly being promoted as a means of achieving a range of health benefits—both physical and psychological. Essentially, mindfulness is a state of being, achieved by focusing attention on the present moment, observing, accepting and then letting go of any emerging thoughts, feelings, and bodily […]
Clare Simmonds
Exploring the roots of procrastination
We all have times in our lives when we have a task to do, yet find ourselves busily engaging in anything but that task. This is not always a negative thing. When compared to pre-crastination (compulsively completing tasks as soon as possible) procrastination can sometimes be a positive process, slowing us down and allowing more […]
When good changes stir up difficult feelings
We all go through adjustments and transitions in our lives and are constantly adapting to these changes. Some of these changes we expect to find stressful. Going through a relationship break-up, experiencing the death of someone close to us or losing our job are examples of difficult changes we encounter at various points in lives and […]
What is anxiety, and is it really on the increase?
Anxiety is a word that we use to describe a plethora of feelings—ranging from milder and transient ‘keyed up’ mindsets through to more long-lasting and unbearable states of panic. At the milder end of this spectrum, anxiety can be seen as a frame of mind that prepares us for action. At the severe end, anxiety […]