Mindfulness Minute
This podcast provides short, simple reflections to help listeners practice mindfulness at work. Each episode is designed to be listened to in about one minute, offering a quick mental reset. The focus is on practical mindfulness techniques that can be easily integrated into a busy workday. It's a straightforward resource for anyone looking to reduce stress and stay present.
Episodes
Friendship is a Two-Person Job | Mindfulness Minute
If a friendship or relationship ends, it's not all on you. Once you reach the point of doing everything you could, you have to let it go. It's not your fault.
People Will Dislike You for No Reason, But Remember that it's Not Personal | Mindfulness Minute
We can put a lot of pressure on ourselves to be liked by everyone. But some people, no matter how much we try, will dislike us for their own reasons. And that's just part of life amongst people.
Leave a Little Room for Flexibility | Mindfulness Minute
Sometimes we feel a lot in very little time. But feelings can change and evolve. And so can our perspective on the situation. Let it change.
You Don't Need to Like Everyone | Mindfulness Minute
You're not going to like everyone, nor will you like everything about everyone. And that's actually ok.
Ask the Questions, Even if You're Uncertain About the Answers | Mindfulness Minute
We don't have to struggle with our inner questions alone. Sometimes, even if we're unsure they have insights, the people around us can share perspectives that can help us in creative, non-linear ways.
Take that Breather, Even if it's Inconvenient | Mindfulness Minute
There's never going to be a good time to pause. Life always has more tasks waiting for us. It's up to us to take that five second pause anyways. Not cause there's time for it but because we need it.
Extend Yourself Some Understanding Too | Mindfulness Minute
When people make mistakes, it helps to try to understand them. So when we make mistakes, even when we saw it coming, it helps to try and understand ourselves instead of immediately jumping to self-guilt and shame.
Let the Right People In | Mindfulness Minute
You deserve support. People want to support you. Challenge the voice that says you need to suffer alone.
Add Gentle Structures to Help Understand the Chaos | Mindfulness Minute
Part of chaos is emotional. But part of it is also cognitive. By adding gentle structures such as mood journaling, you can start to see patterns in the chaos that help you see the bigger picture.
Don't Lose Yourself in Yesterday's You | Mindfulness Minute
Yesterday's you had their flaws too. So does today's you. But you gotta take care of today's you now.
Don't Just Consider Impact, Think About the Meaning | Mindfulness Minute
When we're trying to decide whether or not we should do something, we often fall into the trap of only considering the impact this action would have, but not the meaning it would hold for us.
The Importance of Just Giving Things Time | Mindfulness Minute
The value of just giving things time can't be overstated.
Back to Basics Gratitude for When You're Having a Bad Day | Mindfulness Minute
We don't always have the time or bandwidth for complicated gratitude rituals - sometimes just remembering one tiny thing that delights us is enough.
The Healing Power of Laughter
Having a bad day? Remember a moment where you laughed. Like, really laughed. It'll help you feel a bit lighter.
Being Human is Hard | Mindfulness Minute
Being human is hard. Some days are easier than others. Some worse. Fundamentally though, it's a lot of work. So cut yourself some slack.
Hopeless Doesn't Come from Nowhere
Hopelessness or hopeful - how you are feeling is a reflection of how you see yourself and the world around you.
You Are Always Changing and That's Normal
We don't stay the same. But we often expect ourselves to.
What Are You Bringing to Today?
Before we even start the day, we're bringing thoughts, emotions and expectations with us. It's important to bring awareness to these elements so we can care for ourselves throughout the day, better.
Accepting All Of Yourself
Don't shun the parts of you that you don't like - try to understand them, with patients. It's hard but needs to be done.
People are More Complex Than they Seem
Never forget that a single moment or story is never enough to explain what's happening with someone. Including yourself.
Be a Rebel and Choose Rest
Choose rest instead of running on empty. It's impossible to be mindful without being well-rested.
Life is Harder Than it Looks
More often than not, the ways in which life is hard for one person is invisible to another - in the same way, we may not be aware of what is truly impacting us and why.
Learn From Bad Experiences Too
Bad or good - every experiences is a learning opportunity about life.Apologies for the audio while travelling! Thank you for being here.
Audit Your Inner Voice
Our inner voices are powerful - make sure to audit yours to see that it holds perspectives and beliefs that are empowering and healthy, rather than restrictive and cruel. Apologies for the lack of chime as I am travelling. Thank you for being here!
Even Friendships Need Breathing Room
Sometimes, our friendships just need time and space to heal, just like romantic relationships do. Don't worry - the ebb and flow is natural.
Find the Magic
Life isn't meant to be this repetitive, empty routine. Change something and find the magic in your daily life. Take that chance.
Don't Be Stuck in the Bad Place
When you keep going back to the "bad place", memories of pain and heartbreak - be aware of it. Know that if the growth isn't happening anymore, it's okay to gently move from this place.
Build a Personal Curriculum on Mindfulness
Personal curriculums don't just have to be about knitting or making bread. You can set a simple goal of being more mindful through a 10 second daily meditation, or doing a 7 minute tai-chi routine. Allow yourself to be open to new learning, at a gentle, kind and enjoyable pace.
Blessings Don't Come in the Ways We Expect Them
Nothing is ever delivered in one form. What you want can be achieved and fulfilled in many ways and sometimes, the true gift is in realizing that.
It's Ok to Fumble
Fumbling and making mistakes is merely human. We all do it. There's no need to add in another heap of shame and blame on top of it. Learn from it, move forward and be better for it.
How Your Environment Influences the Mind
Stress is rarely from one source - it builds from many places until finally, there is a breaking point. When we learn the whole process of how this happens, we can learn to be gentler and kinder to ourselves, sooner.
Hold Space for Your Feelings
Bad stuff is happening in the world. We all know and see it. Let yourself feel exactly as you are. Only when we hold space for our feelings can we accept them and begin to process them...eventually making way for hope.
Sometimes, Acceptance is What We Need Most
Sometimes, you've done everything you can and it is still not enough. When this happens, it helps to give ourselves the gift of acceptance, instead of self-criticism and judgement.
Take the Pause
In life, we're always pushed to go faster - so give yourself permission to pause and breathe.
Anger as Momentum
Anger is more than just an emotion - it's an experience that sheds light on how we process emotion and what we can do to shift our lives in a more positive direction.
Don't Run Away from the Pain
We're conditioned to drown out our pain but it's also the blueprint to a better life. In understanding our own pain, we learn more about who we are and the world we live in.
Little Gestures Go a Long Way
Reaching out and saying hello to someone can be a much needed lifeline for them. Never underestimate the power of small, kind gestures.
The Ordinary Always Changes
We can't ever truly expect things to never change - because change is ever-present in our lives.
Accepting The Chaos Within
It's hard and it's painful - but it's easier to learn to accept the chaos that's within ourselves than to keep running away from it.
Growing Through Crisis
A crisis maybe overwhelming but it also requires growing in ways we haven't done before.
When We've Been Wronged
When we know someone has done something to us, it can be very hard to forgive. But remember - they're the ones who have truly lost. In forgiving, you can move on, but they'll have to live with their actions.
The Answers Will Arrive
It's ok not to have answers to a big problem. Be patient, stay open and the answers will arrive.
Rituals of Celebration & Grief
We know what to do when things go right - but how do we process our emotions when things go wrong? This is where rituals of small and large grief are very important - they help us move on in our day-to-day lives.
Stay Grounded
When things go awry, we can get caught up in the shame and blame spiral. Instead, ground yourself by remembering that life is full of unknowns.
Begin Exactly Where You Are
Don't fall into the trap of obsessing about the future or agonizing about the past. Be honest with yourself and take stock of exactly where you are. This is where real growth always begins.
Savor the Day
When we realize that our life can change in the blink of an eye, it makes us appreciate and savor everything and everyone we have, so much more.
Everything Has its Rhythm
Things in life have their own rhythm. In remembering this, we can learn to be more patient, loving and caring with ourselves.
Allow Yourself to Disconnect
Sometimes we just need time to recover from burnout. We need to give ourselves the space to rest and recalibrate.
Give Yourself Some Grace
In difficult times, we have to be especially gentle and kind to ourselves, simply to get through the day.
Little Moments of Wonder
Underneath the stress and anxiety, is a deep capacity to appreciate the little things.
Give Yourself Permission to Rest
It's not easy to rest. Especially when we don't feel like we deserve it. That's why we have to give ourselves permission to rest.
Create an Environment of Resilience
Resilience comes more easily when you cultivate an environment around yourself that is more conducive to healing and growing.
Interrupt the Rumination
When we keep thinking about our stresses and anxieties, it helps to interrupt our rumination with an activity that engages our senses and pushes us to focus on the moment.
It's Okay to Feel Lost
Sometimes, we end up in situations where we feel profoundly lost, despite intense preparation. When this happens, remember to stay present and be patient - a sense of direction will come, with time.
Creating a Safe Place Within
What does it mean to be a safe place for ourselves? Let's reflect on this question.
Practicing Non-Judgement Towards Yourself
We can't process things if we aren't safe space for ourselves. But this can be hard, especially when we are conditioned to be deeply self-critical. So - give yourself permission, every day, to practice non-judgement.
Today Might Be Guaranteed, But Tomorrow is Not
Life changes in the blink of an eye. Things that we previously took for granted can vanish, virtually overnight. Don't let anxiety about the future, ruin what you have in the present. Appreciate the love you have, for yourself, for others and the world around you.
Seek Inspiration from Many Sources
There's no one way to gather inspiration or seek guidance on a challenge. Whether it's diving into a good book or listening to a nostalgic song, never underestimate the power of creative work to inspire us and give us fresh perspectives on difficult situations.
Practice Gratitude Together
This week, grab a friend, a partner, a family member and ask each other - what are you grateful for? Our loved ones can often can give us fresh perspectives on life and help us find different things to be grateful for.
Be Engaged in the Present
Anxiety is all around us - but by engaging with our present, we allow ourselves to be hopeful, rather than hopeless.
Don't Get Addicted to Judging Others
Judging others feels good. Temporarily. But then it creates a deep sense of disconnection and distance. Beware of becoming addicted to it.
Pause Every Day
There is always more to do. Take an intentional pause, every day, to simply connect with your mind, body and spirit, and give yourself a break from daily responsibilities and stress.
Engage the Full Spectrum of Awareness
Don't just jump to conclusions. Carefully examine what came before, during and after each moment.
Let Gratitude Guide You
Gratitude isn't just a journal entry - it's an invitation to change the way you see your life, for the better.
Spring Cleaning Your Mind
The change of seasons is an invitation to examine the recurring feelings, thoughts and behaviors that define you. Keep what works and learn to change what isn't.
Stop Giving if You're Not Getting Change
Some situations don't change no matter how much of ourselves we give or sacrifice. That's when we know it's time to stop putting energy into them.
Save Some Room for Hope
Things look bleak but there's always a chance of hope.
The World is Burning, But You Are Enough
It's not your fault the world is burning. You did everything you could. Even when you may not have realized it, you were working very hard. You are enough and always have been. Don't forget it.
Honor Your Pain, Then Process It
Life is full of chronic problems that don't just "go away". This is why we have to continually honor our pain and engage in the personal practices that help us process it.
Practice Gratitude, Especially During Hard Times
Gratitude is not just for good days. Always take a moment to pause, reflect and remember the beautiful moments, people and experiences you've had, especially when you are going through dark times.
Examine Your Frustration
Let moments of frustration be an opportunity for reflection on what triggers you, how these triggers affect you and how you can create more buffers for yourself.
Resilience is Hard
We can't expect ourselves to immediately and instantly be resilient when we want to be. Resilience is an inner environment that takes years to cultivate.
Don't Carry Around Grievances Forever - It's Better to Let Them Go
The workplace is rife with disagreement and conflict, just like life itself. Don't let the disagreements you experience become burdens you carry with you everywhere. Let go of absolutely everything you can and save your energy for peace instead.
Always Adapt Past Advice to Present Circumstances
Always brainstorm how to adapt techniques from the past to today's unique environments.
Boldly Walk the Unbeaten Path
Don't be afraid to contemplate other career paths and pivots. It might be exactly what you're looking for.
Use Volunteering to Enrich Your Experiences
Volunteering is a meaningful and fulfilling way to expand personal and professional growth.
Be Wary of Expecting Good Days
If we expect every day to be a good work day, we will be sorely disappointed. Instead - remember that there's only so many things you can control and that everything else is up to chance.
Give Yourself a Moment of Quiet
After a stressful day, it can help to sit down, close your eyes and breathe in the quiet moment.
Remember, Work is Also Emotional Labor
If you've ever had a day where you are exhausted but wasn't productive in the traditional sense - always remember that work requires constant emotional labor. Give yourself lots of grace and the space to emotionally recharge each day.
Take a Pivot
We are always capable of a pivot, no matter what stage we are in our careers.
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