Mindfulness-Based Approaches & Meditation

Our services support those interested in SELF-DEVELOPMENT and/or experiencing STRESS caused by SIGNIFICANT LIFE CHALLENGES or NEW CHANGES.

One-on-one, face-to-face, Lismore, NSW 2480 |  Monday to Friday, 9 am – 5 pm

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Mindfulness is the practice of placing our full attention/focus, on purpose, to the present moment- without judgement, the practice of ‘being aware’ through self-awareness & awareness of others and our surroundings, through observations of thoughts, feelings/emotions, behaviours, and the physical world around us using our five senses: touch, taste, sight, smell, and sound. Paying full attention, focus, and open awareness of these in the present moment without judgment.

Mindfulness is most often an ‘informal practice’. They’re mostly quick & easy exercises that can be performed at any time of day, during any activity, without putting time aside, e.g., while doing the dishes, having a conversation, patting your pet, etc.

Mindfulness is a tool for ‘developing’ the skill of ‘being aware’ of the ‘present moment’- without judgement.

https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/benefits-of-mindfulness

Meditation is another mindfulness technique; again, it is the practice of ‘being aware’, focusing attention on the present moment, on purpose, without judgment. Focusing your attention on one object, a thought, or sound/mantra, etc., for a longer time period to achieve the state of ‘being aware’ for longer and maintaining ‘mental stillness’ for an extended period.

Meditation is most often a ‘formal practice’. They’re mostly performed over longer periods, which require time set aside outside your everyday activities.  

Meditation is a tool for ‘strengthening’ the skill of ‘being fully aware’- of the ‘present moment without judgement 

https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/meditation

Some benefits that may help with a regular practice in Mindfulness & Meditation

  • Evidence-based practices- reduce stress, anxiety, depression, high blood pressure, pain/chronic pain, insomnia, and many other conditions, according to the most up-to-date research.
  • Lowers cortisol levels & slows hypervigilance, the tendency to be overly aware of potential dangers.
  • Supports the immune system, heart health, quality of sleep, falling asleep faster & natural healing
  • Increases focus, concentration, attention span, memory, creativity, & mental clarity,
  • Improves mindset- breaks repetitive negative thinking & unsupportive thought patterns
  • Strengthens mental discipline & the willpower to break unsupportive habits & create new ones to replace them.
  • Supports emotional intelligence- emotional regulation, increases positive moods/emotions, and increases compassion for self & others.
  • Helps improve our relationships & how we address our issues.
  • Assists with responding rather than reacting, changing automatic responses & impulsions.
  • Supports positive decision-making
  • Increases self-awareness, awareness of others & the world around us.
  • Helps develop intuition, spiritual awareness & living in the present.
  • Enhances self-esteem, happiness & wellbeing.

Practice in the powers of the highest values, and learn to live your life from the heart of love as a daily practice. Love, truth, acceptance, respect, kindness, empathy, hope, faith, compassion, trust, forgiveness, patience, appreciation, and many more feel-good emotions.

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