Mindful Eating Tips

Do you notice that you eat mindlessly quite a lot of the time? You might have heard people say 'just eat mindfully.' Yes... got that... but how? How do you wake up out of the trance of mindless eating so that you can eat more mindfully? It's like saying to someone who often has disturbing dreams...

If you've ever been to London and used the underground, you may have heard a recording over the PA system, as the doors to the train open at the station: 'Mind... the gap.' The warning is to be careful, as the space between the platform and the train is quite big, and there's a chance you could misstep...

If you know me, you'll know that I'm fascinated by how we use language - and how that affects our experience, our actions, and therefore our results. Think about this. I want an ice cream When you tell yourself you 'want an ice cream' you're giving your brain a goal for eating, which manifests in a...

In an earlier post, I wrote about how you might benefit from a mindful meditation practice - particularly when it comes to food and eating. There are a few common pitfalls to sustaining a meditation practice that I thought I would address. These got in my way when I attempted meditation many times...

When my clients are struggling, one of the first questions I ask is 'how's your meditation practice?' Usually there's an obstacle there that we need to uncover. Sometimes what's needed is a reconnection to why it's so helpful. First though, a quick look at what mindfulness is. What is Mindfulness? Mindfulness...