Why Mindfulness and Wellbeing Matter in the Workplace

ByMark Smith

A healthy, supported team is one of the greatest assets a business can have. As workplace stress continues to affect employees and organisations, corporate wellbeing programmes are becoming an increasingly important part of creating a happier, healthier and more productive workplace. But workplace wellbeing doesn’t have to mean complicated programmes or another thing to add…

The origins of mindfulness and how it’s used today

The origins of mindfulness and how it’s used today

ByMark Smith

The origins of mindfulness can be traced back to The Buddha who lived over 2,500 years ago. Mindfulness is the 7th step in the path to enlightenment and is important to Buddhist traditions. However, mindfulness as we now know it today is secular and is usually taught free from religious connotations. A Vietnamese Buddhist monk…

What is mindfulness?

What is mindfulness?

ByMark Smith

Mindfulness is a technique that enables you to bring awareness to the present moment. It should be in a non-judgmental, kind and compassionate way. This isn’t about emptying the mind as you will actually bring awareness to your thoughts and physical sensations. As they come, gently acknowledge them with curiosity and kindness. Then let them…