Tag: mindfulness
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How a New Apple Watch Inspired a Health Journey and a Few Thousand Words on Wellness
A Roundup of Recent Well-Being Articles My trusty Apple Watch gave up the ghost recently. Not ideal for a wellness writer. But the real pain was in finishing an intensive exercise routine, only to find all of the metrics reading 0. Buying a replacement (Apple Watch SE) opened my eyes to how much these amazing…
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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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Reflections and Resources for Your Christmas Season
A collection of articles to see you through the holiday season For many of us, the Christmas holidays are a time to relax and reflect on another year’s passing. However, it’s a time laden with so much expectation and tradition that some can struggle. For those who find the holiday season tough going, please hang…
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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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Joining the team at MUO
I’m delighted to be joining the team at the wonderful MUO website as a staff writers. I’ll be writing regularly on the theme of wellness and technology. If you’d like to read more, my first few articles are online now Please get in touch if you have any great ideas for me to write about!…
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Finding peace in Northumberland
Last week I had a close encounter with two red squirrels. Rounding a quiet corner in a wooded area, I startled them. One froze in the middle of the lane, the other perched on a mossy wall, immobile, right next to my car window. I glanced to my right and our eyes locked. It was…
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How to shoot birds: the ultimate guide to small bird photography
Photographing small birds is one of the most wonderful forms of nature photography. It can be tricky and require patience. However, it is a fantastic way to practice mindfulness in nature. I have been fortunate enough to tutor some great students in this skill. Here is my complete guide to small bird photography.
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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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