Mindfulness
Whilst it cannot eliminate life's pressures, mindfulness can be a good way of helping people to deal with them in a calmer manner that is beneficial to overall wellbeing.
Be curious about what is around you. Notice the beautiful and the unusual. Pay attention to the changing seasons. Take a moment to enjoy what you are doing, whether you are walking to work, having lunch or speaking with friends. Stay aware of your surroundings and your feelings.
According to Mind, being aware of what is taking place in the present directly enhances your wellbeing and savouring the moment can help to reaffirm your life priorities. Taking time to enjoy the moment and the environment around you will also enhance your self-awareness. Some people call this awareness ‘mindfulness’. You could:
- take a walk in a park
- get a plant for your desk
- get outside during your lunch break
- take notice of how your colleagues are feeling or acting
- take a different route on your journey to and from work.
This page brings together key resources and support to help you be more present. This includes information on mindfulness and CBT, and our Live the Life You Want to Lead and Science Behind Wellbeing workshops.
