4 Simple Reminders
Does life feel complicated? Even when you’re busy, here are 4 simple reminders for a calmer life: 1. Breathe Of the 4 simple reminders this one couldn’t be simpler and yet we forget! You rein yourself in to the present moment when you breathe a conscious breath. This results in being focused and present. It’s…
Read MoreMindfulness at The Physiotherapy Centre, Haslemere
The Physiotherapy Centre is based at Holy Cross Hospital in Haslemere. The centre has fabulous equipment including a hydrotherapy pool and light and airy physiotherapy gym. The hospital treats patients who are highly dependent and need specific care. The physiotherapy centre helps with this and is also available for all outpatients. Set in a beautiful…
Read MoreKeep it Simple – Easy Mindfulness Tips
Mindfulness is about learning to be awake and present for your life. Since we spend 95% of our time on autopilot, here are a few simple mindfulness tips to intercept some of that autopilot. And incorporate easy mindfulness into your day! 1. Choose to start your day rather than letting the day start you! Begin…
Read MoreMindfulness at Painshill Wellbeing Week
As part of Painshill Wellbeing Week we offered a Taster Session. A Taster Session is a good opportunity to learn more about mindfulness and meditation and how it might be applicable in your life. Follow this link for future Mindfulness Taster Sessions. Painshill Park has other activities available for you to book between 24th and…
Read MoreMay News & Inspiration
Hi everyone, News and inspiration from Place of Serenity for May: With attention to detail, the simple can become a celebration, and the moment can change from mundane to extraordinary. In celebrating the moment, we demonstrate acknowledgement that there are no unimportant moments. – Almine I hope you are having many extraordinary moments! I invite…
Read MoreApril Inspiration: news & updates
‘Reason predicts the future based on the past, thereby perpetuating the past. Only the heart can guide us through the uncharted territory of moments yet to come.’ ~ Almine Place of Serenity News We are creating each present moment, and our future, with our current thoughts and behavior. (You are doing this personally, and, of…
Read MoreWe are what we think
We are what we think. All that we are arises with our thoughts, With our thoughts we make the world … Buddha Be in charge: with our thoughts we make our world You may be finding it especially difficult right now to feel that you’re in charge of your thoughts. Aside from your…
Read More10 Tranquil Tips
How can you stay tranquil and calm as you go about your day? The key is awareness – to notice yourself in the here and now. And implement some of these 10 tranquil tips: 1. Sunbeams! Sit in some sunbeams as they flood through a window. Or if there’s no sunshine stop and listen to…
Read MoreChristmas Advent Calendar
I am sharing the following thoughts from my Place of Serenity Facebook, where each day’s image and words are all together here for inspiration. Every image invites you to carry the phrase in your heart & notice how it feels! You can click on any image to see & enjoy a larger picture. From this,…
Read MoreTop 10 Mindfulness Gifts
The great thing about mindfulness and meditation is that you can implement it any time and anywhere. It keeps you calm and relaxed. And connects you to your inner wisdom. We all make the choice whether to be present. However, the other kind of presents are also very welcome! To keep you inspired (for Christmas…
Read MoreHelp! I am Feeling Overwhelmed
How to unhook from feeling overwhelmed Maybe right now you are overwhelmed by anxiety, fear, loneliness, difficult thoughts or low mood? Whatever it is, you feel as though an avalanche is happening. You have a sense of drowning. Engulfed in the overwhelming experience. So what do you do? Turn to your heart ‘…Do not strengthen…
Read More5 Simple Stress-busting Tips
You might be busy with numerous tasks at work. Experiencing worrying family news that is out of your control. Spending a lot of time feeling despondent, anxious or regretful. Everyone’s lives are uniquely different, but here are 5 simple stress-busting tips you can adapt to suit your kind of day. Remember that you have…
Read More4 Phrases to stay Calm and Resilient
Place of Serenity’s mission is to help you stay calm and resilient in your life! Here I share 4 powerful phrases to help you stay calm and resilient as often as you need. When you fall During Mo Farah’s fall in the 10,000 metre race in Rio 2016 he had the mental strength to continue.…
Read MoreHere is Your 3 Minute Mindful Check-In
Are you rushing about your day with your head full of worries and your body following you along for the ride? The Mindful Check-In is a 3 minute awareness exercise. It takes a few minutes to do a Mindful Check-In and notice how your body, emotions and state of mind are doing. It’s great to…
Read MoreNovember News
November news! Hi everyone! There’s no way to sugar-coat things – dissatisfaction, anger, fear – there’s a whirlpool of strong emotions blowing through the land. Yet it’s a good thing! Mindfulness is about waking up and becoming conscious. Things we’ve taken for granted for so long, are now ripe for change. You are welcome to…
Read More5 Reasons to Learn Mindfulness Together
I teach Mindfulness at venues across East Hampshire, including Alton and Liphook. So I thought you might like these 5 reasons to learn mindfulness together on a course: 1. Learn mindfulness together. With all the good intentions in the world, it’s easy to fall by the wayside on your own. You will benefit from the…
Read MoreHow to ALWAYS succeed!
You might think it’s impossible if I told you I know how to always succeed! The secret lies in your INTENTION ‘If one does not know to which port one is sailing, no wind is favourable.’ Seneca You might be feeling a little stuck in your life. You don’t know which direction to take. Or…
Read More6 Tips for a Truly Relaxing Holiday
Do you find it can sometimes feel just as stressful on holiday as it is to be working? Why is this and how can you have a truly relaxing holiday? Things that worry you don’t just go away! Although you want a truly relaxing holiday, you may still find yourself thinking. About work issues, colleagues…
Read MoreHow to transform your life with one single thing
You have the power right now to transform your life with one single thing. Pretty much everyone experiences stress at one time or another. It’s not all bad – as humans we do enjoy challenges and even a little bit of fear! But it can get too much. Do you recognise any of these? tight…
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