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How to start a meditation practice

Given such overwhelming evidence that meditation is beneficial for our physical and mental health, there’s no better time to get started. There are many ways to meditate, and no “right” way. Developing a daily habit of meditation will provide the most benefits. From zenhabits.net, here are some simple tips to [...]

2017-06-29T14:13:38+12:00June 29th, 2017|

Learning to meditate – a personal reflection

My first attempt at meditation should have been successful. I signed up for an intensive mindfulness training retreat in Wales, in an idyllic setting, with expert teachers. I knew all about the science of meditation, and the neuroscience as well. I understood the body and brain mechanisms by which meditation [...]

2017-06-29T18:33:35+12:00June 29th, 2017|

Individual or team resilience?

Let’s not create a dichotomy – we need both! There has been recent commentary that when it comes to creating stronger organisational resilience, the focus needs to be on creating resilient teams rather than resilient individuals. In our view, this dichotomy is not helpful. We need to create both. Fostering [...]

2017-05-30T13:24:01+12:00May 30th, 2017|

Compassion for yourself will help your relationships thrive

Happy, healthy relationships are vital for our wellbeing, and for many of us, our relationships are the foundation of purpose and meaning in our lives. Musicians, poets, writers, and anyone who has ever had their heart broken have all strived to understand the heart of why some relationships thrive while [...]

2020-02-24T14:11:45+13:00May 30th, 2017|