Jo Adams Wellbeing Psychology

Mindfulness has never been more important than now. We live in difficult, unpredictable times and could all do with learning the skills that can see us through. ‘Calm, creativity, productivity, peace ... mindfulness has become a staple of wellness in our world’. Mindfulness works in different ways for different people so you never know what benefits you might get. Zoom classes available. If you’d like to give it a try just get in touch.

Uncertainty is the norm right now and for many of us this creates a constant low level of anxiety. If this is you then be reassured, this doesn't need to be the case. Research has shown that practicing just 10 minutes of mindfulness a day can change this, resulting in greater calm, self control and wellbeing. If you'd like to give it a try this January, come along to a trial zoom session and see how you feel. Just get in touch to book a place.

If you're thinking about how to get fit or stay well with the approach of the new year, you might want to give Mindfulness a try. Manage mood, control anxiety and feel generally better about yourself. Trial sessions available in January. Cringleford, Norwich. Just get in touch if you'd like to give a go.

5 STEPS TO CALM Try this quick technique to give yourself a few minutes of breathing space from stress and worry. Remember that 'you are not your thoughts' - so even if your thoughts are anxious, you can still find calm.

1. Find a place to sit quietly, where your body feels supported and you feel comfortable. When you’re ready, take a few deep breaths and allow your eyes to close. Take a moment to tune into the sensations of sitting. If you’re in a chair, feel the soles of your feet on the floor. Sense your body settling.

2. Now ask yourself, What is my experience right now? What thoughts are here? What feelings are present? What bodily sensations are there? Just allow anything you discover to be as it is - no need to change anything in any way.

3. Now gently shift your attention to the belly and the breath. Feel the sensations of breathing right down to the belly, the rising of the belly on the in-breath, the falling of the belly on the out-breath. Give the mind just one thing to do here, feeling the breath as best you can, moment by moment.

4. Now see if you can expand your attention around the belly. Allow your attention to radiate outwards from there, expanding it into the body as a whole. Feel the whole body sitting and the whole body breathing, from the crown of your head to the soles of your feet. If you can, move your attention further outwards, beyond the body. And further still - expand your attention into the space around you, the room in which you’re sitting. Hold all of this as best you can in a wider and open awareness.

5. When you’re ready, gently allow your eyes to open. And notice how you feel!

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Just doing some prep for my lovely Mindfulness group tomorrow - loving our current theme of Happiness and thinking about my ‘happy places’!

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If you'd like to try out Mindfulness and all the lovely benefits you get from it we have a few spaces available, just come along for a trial session. Classes 9.10am Tuesday mornings in Cringleford, for anyone who wants a little more calm, focus and positive energy in their lives. Tel Jo 07762 875292 to book a place.

Mindfulness works in different ways for different people so you never know what benefits you might get. Tuesday morning classes in Cringleford. If you’d like to give it a try just get in touch. ‘Calm, creativity, productivity, peace ... mindfulness has become a staple of wellness in our world’

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Uncertainty doesn't need to create worry. I've been working with a few people recently on anxiety about life changes. We all know we live in a fast changing world with constant changes to our situations, experiences, relationships - but don't forget our minds and bodies are also in constant physical flux, to say nothing of our thoughts and emotions. In many ways change is ALL there is! If we can begin to accept change as the norm instead of wrestling with it we can start to let go of the stress it can cause. Go with the flow, embrace change and appreciate the ride!