Tag Archives: mind

Can you NOT think? It’s important! #depression

In our ever busy world we all can do with finding a moment to pause and be quiet.

This one really is not easy to do. It takes a lot more than merely finding the time to be quiet. Find clarity of mind through not thinking…

Focus for detached calm in the face of adversity… it might just taste bloody good!

Find a few moments of focus to bring the mind inward. It had so many varied rewards… calmness in the face of adversity, relaxation after a busy day… and it might just taste bloody good!

Mind and Sport England extend Get Set to Go programme

Mind is delighted to announce that Sport England has awarded us £1.5 million in National Lottery funding to extend the Get Set to Go programme. Up to 2.8m people with mental health problems could potentially benefit from the expansion of a pilot scheme by Mind and Sport England to help more people with mental healthContinueContinue reading “Mind and Sport England extend Get Set to Go programme”

Do you have the skill of thinking?

Thinking is not a bad thing. The skill is knowing when to engage with it and when to step back.This is so very true. Headspace yet again have the nail hit on the head. It is a difficult concept to really grasp. Trying to take control and know when to engage or step back isContinueContinue reading “Do you have the skill of thinking?”

Daily Dose of Inspiration – Change your Mind

Read this truly inspiring message … then read it again… the message is simple but needs time to sink in! If we lack belief in ourself and our capabilities, our self esteem suffers. This results not only in a sense of worthlessness but also helplessness and even hopelessness. This in turn makes us feel inadequateContinueContinue reading “Daily Dose of Inspiration – Change your Mind”

#meditation #depression – tranquility of mind 

Silence is not an absence of noise… It’s a quality of mind. Let that sink in for a moment. If like me the first thing that springs to mind is the tree falling in a wood scenario .. Then we’ve missed the point here. The noise that is referred to is the busy mind.  IsContinueContinue reading “#meditation #depression – tranquility of mind “

#depression #meditation – The nature of the mind…

The mind is much bigger than we think. Where does it begin and where does it end? Ultimately, the nature of mind is limitless. Now this is a really thought provoking message. If we have the presence of mind to let go our shackles of self-doubt and fear of really exploring all the possibilities openContinueContinue reading “#depression #meditation – The nature of the mind…”

#depression – Meditation is not about the result …

Meditation is not about the result. It is about the intention and attitude of mind. Get these right and the result will take care of itself. Another very thought provoking message from the Headspace app that I use for daily meditation. I’m still working hard to get my intention and attitude of mind right. SometimesContinueContinue reading “#depression – Meditation is not about the result …”