What is Mindfulness?
Mindfulness is a way of 'paying attention on purpose, in the present moment, and non-judgmentally' (Jon Kabat-Zinn).
In our busy lives our minds are rarely noticing the present moment. Instead our minds tend to be occupied with thoughts about the future (planning, organising, imagining the worst) and/or the past (going over things, remembering, ruminating). Mindfulness is about bringing awareness to what is happening right now, and bringing a curious, non-judmental attitude to whatever we find.
In our busy lives our minds are rarely noticing the present moment. Instead our minds tend to be occupied with thoughts about the future (planning, organising, imagining the worst) and/or the past (going over things, remembering, ruminating). Mindfulness is about bringing awareness to what is happening right now, and bringing a curious, non-judmental attitude to whatever we find.
What are the benefits of Mindfulness for Mental Health?
How can I find out more?
RECOMMENDED BOOKS & CDS:
- Finding Peace in a Frantic World by Mark Williams and Danny Penman (comes with a free CD)
- The Mindful Child by Susan Kaiser Greenland
USEFUL WEBSITES:
- Be Mindful www.bemindful.co.uk
- Mindful Net www.mindfulnet.org
LEARNING MINDFULNESS:
Lana teaches Mindfulness to children, young people and adults. Lana can also recommend other great Mindfulness Teachers in the Sussex area. Contact Lana to discuss your unique needs and best next steps.
- Finding Peace in a Frantic World by Mark Williams and Danny Penman (comes with a free CD)
- The Mindful Child by Susan Kaiser Greenland
USEFUL WEBSITES:
- Be Mindful www.bemindful.co.uk
- Mindful Net www.mindfulnet.org
LEARNING MINDFULNESS:
Lana teaches Mindfulness to children, young people and adults. Lana can also recommend other great Mindfulness Teachers in the Sussex area. Contact Lana to discuss your unique needs and best next steps.
