Mindfulness coaching

Mindfulness expert Mirabai Bush, famous for introducing it to Google, says: “Introducing mindfulness into the workplace does not prevent conflict or complex issues. But when complex issues do arise… they are more likely to be skilfully acknowledged, held, and responded to by the group. Over time with mindfulness, we learn to develop the inner resources to help us navigate difficult, trying, and stressful situations with more ease, comfort, and grace.”

“Becoming more aware of your own emotions as they arise you more choice in dealing with them. Mindfulness helps you become more aware of an arising emotion by noticing the sensation in the body. Then you can follow these guidelines: stop what you are doing. Breathe deeply. Notice how you are experiencing the emotion in your body. Reflect on where the emotion is coming from in your mind (personal history, insecurity, etc.). Respond most compassionately.”

“Regular mindfulness practice increases the brain’s ability to repair itself and grow new neural connections. But the use it or lose it approach to physical exercise also applies to our brains, so it’s important to practice daily.” (Published in The Guidance December 2012)