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Looking after our mental wellbeing does not need to be complicated or time-consuming. Small, consistent practices can make a meaningful difference in how we feel day to day. In this workshop, Mindfulness Mindset Coach, Dr. Alice Rizzi, PsyD, invites us to explore mindfulness and meditation in a way that is accessible, practical, and grounded. You…
As the year comes to a close, it’s natural to reflect on the past twelve months. This can bring up a mixture of emotions: pride in what you’ve achieved, sadness over missed opportunities, or even frustration about goals left unmet. For many of us, these reflections can lead to self-criticism. But what if we approached…
In a world that often values extraversion and outward confidence, the concepts of vulnerability and authenticity can feel daunting, especially for introverts, shy individuals, those with social anxiety, and highly sensitive persons. Yet, these qualities hold profound power and potential for personal growth and meaningful connections. Brené Brown, a research professor and author, has extensively…
Have you ever found yourself in a moment of pure joy only to be struck by a subtle sense of dread, as if the happiness you’re experiencing is just too good to last? If so, you’re not alone. This phenomenon is what Brené Brown calls “foreboding joy,” and it’s more common than you might think….
If you’ve ever stood on a clifftop gazing out to the ocean, you’ll know that the wide open seascape can trigger some strong feelings within us, and about us too. You don’t have to be experiencing social anxiety to feel your sense of power and importance ebbing and flowing throughout your life. But for those…
When it comes to working on overcoming social anxiety and growing our quiet confidence, it can be easy for us to think that the only things we need to be doing are working on changing our thoughts and to focus on situations that directly relate, on the surface, to what we’re working on. Which in…
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Many of us can feel unsettled, uncomfortable and even anxious when sudden changes occur, or there are disruptions to our usual routines. In light of our decision last week to cancel all in-person activities, and with the government’s latest updates to stay at home due to Covid-19, we know that many within our quiet community…
How can Mindfulness help? Mindfulness has become a buzzword of late – known for being a vital component in a self-care tool kit, along with exercise, eating healthily, and all those other things that you know are good for you but you don’t actually do… (Or is that just me?) I knew that mindfulness and…