Tag: mindfulness

  • Why Mindfulness?

    Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom. Viktor E. Frankl

    Mindfulness, at essence, means being focused on the present. Jon Kabat-Zinn, founder of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), defines it as: “awareness that arises through paying attention, on purpose, in the present moment, non-judgementally”

    There has, in recent years, been a surge of interest in the practice of mindfulness as being therapeutic for mental health issues such as depression and anxiety, as well a valuable contributor to general wellbeing.

    This post considers the origins of mindfulness, its potential benefits, and how it may be incorporated into busy modern life. (more…)

  • The Power of Positive Emotions

    by Emma Filey

    We Are Not Doomed to Failure

    Many studies have been carried out on the beneficial effects of positivity, though whether or not a positive outlook has the power to actually improve our quality of life, has often been debated. One of the greatest obstacles facing positive psychology is the so-called ‘hedonic treadmill,’ described by investopedia.com as “the tendency of a person to remain at a relatively stable level of happiness despite a change in fortune or the achievement of major goals. (more…)