Category: mindfulness
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From Blue Monday to True Faith
Self help and self care: articles to help you feel positive in 2023 I don’t succumb to the media-led nonsense that is Blue Monday. To me, it is and will always be a brilliant New Order single. Tell me how do I feel Tell me now how should I feel New Order – Blue Monday…
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10 Rules for Learning to Think Positively and Live a Happy Life
Training your brain to focus on the positive is one of the best ways to tackle the misery when negative thoughts drag you down. Here are ten ways to programme a positive mind and create happiness in your life. 1. Actively Think Positive Thoughts Sounds obvious, right? But it’s much easier said than done. Yet…
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10 Reasons Why Birdwatching Might Just Save Your Life
Modern life is so busy that it can be easy to forget to take time out to enjoy nature. Here are some reasons why slowing down and taking in the natural world through birdwatching might benefit your well-being Yesterday I saw a bullfinch in my garden. No photographic evidence, alas, but it reminded me of…
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The Importance of Well-Being
What I’ve learned as a wellness writer so far… and how it has changed my life Two months ago I was fortunate enough to start writing about wellness and technology for MUO.com, one of the largest online technology publications on the web. With millions of visitors each month, it is a privilege to be on…
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Why bird photography is the best form of mindfulness
For me, this is the best time of year to take my camera out on birdwatching trips. The trees are still bare, which makes photography much easier as the wee creatures are more visible, and their activity easier to spot. But there’s more to it! I believe that birdwatching is the ultimate form of mindfulness…
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10 tips for mindfulness and positivity
Finding peace in a distracted world can be difficult, especially in these turbulent times. It is important to bear in mind that mindfulness and mental health go hand in hand. When I have suffered periods of depression, all too often I have forgotten this key factor. And yet, mindfulness is a tool which can heal…
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