Mindful Life

In this episode, the last of Series 1, I’m exploring some of the benefits that a regular mindfulness practice can bring. Hopefully, these will serve as a motivation to keep you going. Find out more about mindfulness here:  ⁠www.gillianhiggins.co.uk⁠ ( ⁠http://www.gillianhiggins.co.uk/⁠ ) Read my book, Mindfulness at Work and Home:  ⁠https://www.gillianhiggins.co.uk/my-book⁠ Listen on You Tube here...

In this episode I introduce a short guided meditation which uses the sounds of nature as an anchor to the present moment. Find out more about mindfulness here:  www.gillianhiggins.co.uk ( http://www.gillianhiggins.co.uk/ ) Read my book, Mindfulness at Work and Home:  https://www.gillianhiggins.co.uk/my-book Listen on You Tube here: https://www.youtube.com/@MindfulLifeGillHiggins Listen on Apple Po...

In this episode I explore what’s known as the inner critical voice and how our mindfulness practice can help us to tame it.  Find out more about mindfulness here: ⁠⁠www.gillianhiggins.co.uk⁠⁠⁠ ( ⁠⁠⁠http://www.gillianhiggins.co.uk/⁠⁠⁠ ) Read my book, Mindfulness at Work and Home:  ⁠⁠⁠https://www.gillianhiggins.co.uk/my-book⁠⁠⁠ Listen on You Tube here: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MindfulLifeGillHigg...

In this episode I introduce a short meditation using the resonant sound of a Tibetan singing bowl. The sound of the bowl is used as an anchor to the present moment. Find out more about mindfulness here: ⁠www.gillianhiggins.co.uk⁠⁠ ( ⁠⁠http://www.gillianhiggins.co.uk/⁠⁠ ) Read my book, Mindfulness at Work and Home:  ⁠⁠https://www.gillianhiggins.co.uk/my-book⁠⁠ Listen on You Tube here: ⁠⁠https://www...

Finding daily mindfulness practices which can be slotted into your everyday routine helps to keep your practice regular without it feeling like its another thing to do on your list. In this episode I’m introducing the One-Minute Desk Practice which helps us to tap into our breath, make better decisions and stay focused on the task in hand.  Find out more about mindfulness here: www.gillianhiggins....

In this episode I'm sharing some simple tips on how to build your mindfulness practice. So if you're struggling to meditate, tune in and find out more about how to keep going. Find out more about mindfulness here:  www.gillianhiggins.co.uk ( http://www.gillianhiggins.co.uk/ ) Read my book, Mindfulness at Work and Home:  https://www.gillianhiggins.co.uk/my-book Listen on You Tube here: http...

In this episode I introduce The Commute, a daily mindfulness practice which takes us into the realm of work and travel. See if you can bring it into your commute to or from work for just five minutes to step into your present moment experience. Find out more about mindfulness here:  www.gillianhiggins.co.uk ( http://www.gillianhiggins.co.uk/ ) Read my book, Mindfulness at Work and Home:  https://w...

In this episode I introduce The Body Scan. This is a short guided meditation using the breath and sensations arising in the body to help steady the mind and release tension. It's one of the central practices of Mindfulness Meditation. Find out more about mindfulness here:  www.gillianhiggins.co.uk Read my book, Mindfulness at Work and Home:  https://www.gillianhiggins.co.uk/my-book Listen on A...

In this episode I look at some of the difficulties you might encounter when you start to meditate, how to overcome them and how to build your daily practice.  Find out more about mindfulness here:  www.gillianhiggins.co.uk Read my book, Mindfulness at Work and Home:  https://www.gillianhiggins.co.uk/my-book Listen on Apple Podcasts here:  ⁠⁠⁠ https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/mindful-life/id17...

In this Mindful Life Special I talk to Sharon Salzberg, a meditation pioneer, world-renowned teacher, and New York Times bestselling author. Sharon was among the first to bring mindfulness meditation to mainstream American culture fifty years ago, inspiring generations of meditation teachers and wellness influencers.  A co-founder of The Insight Meditation Society in Barre, Massachusetts, Sharon i...

In this episode I introduce a daily mindfulness practice called The Mindful Pause. This portable practice can be used at any time of the day.  Find out more about mindfulness here: www.gillianhiggins.co.uk Read my book, Mindfulness at Work and Home: https://www.gillianhiggins.co.uk/my-book Listen on Apple Podcasts here: ⁠⁠ https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/mindful-life/id1727952551 ⁠⁠ Follow m...

In this episode you can listen to a 3-minute guided mindfulness meditation. This practice is aimed at bringing you into the present moment. Step out of automatic pilot mode for just three minutes and feel the effect. Find out more about mindfulness here: www.gillianhiggins.co.uk Read my book, Mindfulness at Work and Home: https://www.gillianhiggins.co.uk/my-book Listen on Apple Podcasts here: ⁠⁠ h...

In this episode I explore the ‘what, where and when’ of mindfulness. What do you need? Where should you practice and how often? I also talk about the wandering mind and how developing a mindfulness practice can help improve your concentration and working memory.  Find out more about mindfulness here: www.gillianhiggins.co.uk Read my book, Mindfulness at Work and Home: https://www.gillianhiggins.co...

In this episode I discuss how to get started with your mindfulness practice. This week, I’m focusing on intention, motivation, position, posture and the benefits of bringing more mindfulness into your life. After listening, follow with a guided meditation from Mindful Life. Find out more about mindfulness here: www.gillianhiggins.co.uk Read my book, Mindfulness at Work and Home: https://www.gillia...

In this Mindful Life Special I talk to the founder of the Daisy Garland Charity, Sara Garland, about how mindfulness has helped her and hundreds of other families and caregivers cope with the stresses of caring for a child with drug-resistant epilepsy. The Daisy Garland is a charity working exclusively for children and families whose lives have been touched by drug-resistant epilepsy. Set up in 20...

In this episode I explain focused-attention and open-monitoring mindfulness meditation and how to get started. Listen to one of the guided meditations in the podcast if you want to give it a try. Find out more about mindfulness here: www.gillianhiggins.co.uk Read my book, Mindfulness at Work and Home: https://www.gillianhiggins.co.uk/my-book Listen on Apple Podcasts here: ⁠ https://podcasts.apple....

In this episode I examine the concept of mindfulness and take a look at the benefits of developing a daily practice.

Welcome to the new Mindful Life podcast which shares practices, hints and tips on how to bring mindfulness into your daily life. As well as sharing my own thoughts, I'll be inviting guests to share their practices to help bring a little more calm into your daily life. Find out more about mindfulness here: www.gillianhiggins.co.uk Read my book, Mindfulness at Work and Home: https://www.gillianh...