Values are at the core of all we do. Not many of my clients spend the time clarifying their own values, and yet living life according to our values can be the cause for joy, alignment, and flow. It can help our meaning. On the flip side, when our values are compromised it is awkward […]

The Importance of Being Your Own Best Friend in Moments of Struggle According to research, most human beings find it much easier to be kind and compassionate to a friend when they are struggling than to be with yourself when you’re struggling. Most of us are pretty cruel to our own little self, in fact […]

Have you completed a Mindfulness course, and experienced that slump in your practice, as you miss being a part community of like minded people? Do you use an App, however you’d benefit from the opportunity to share your challenges and joys in life with real people? Can you find yourself struggling to commit to practice […]

BAMBA – My route to becoming a Mindfulness teacher A lot of people I work with ask me how they can become a mindfulness teacher. There are many routes, however this blog is about my journey. When my Dad died in 2003, I found myself grieving not only the loss of my Dad, but my […]

I have recently qualified as a Happiness Coach. I chose this course, as so many people I coach, mentor and train, speak about the desire to be happy. Happiness seems a distant and remote concept when we are too busy to savour life, so happiness becomes a life goal. “I’ll be happy when…{I retire}…{the kids […]

Food is a huge part of our lives. Sometimes it is source of energy, so we grab a sandwich to keep us going. Sometimes it is a social event, a celebration with others.  Sometimes it is seen as a task to do in a busy day, such as the evening meal to make for our […]

Hey! It has been a whole year since I set up The Mindful Trainer. I have a grateful heart for everyone who has reached out to me, advised me, referred me, and chosen me as their learning partner. What projects have I worked on since September? Training Design for a new client. Two courses written […]

“Listen with the intent to understand, not to reply.” Stephen Covey (7 Habits of Highly Effective People) What wise words are these? How many times do you have a non-conversation with someone? I heard one such non-conversation this lunchtime as I was purchasing a coffee: Friend 1: “Hi, how are you?” Friend 2: “Great, how […]

I live with PTSD, and practising self-compassion, and especially the self-compassion break, has really helped my wellbeing, happiness and self-care. I hope my reflections help you, as I have found that embracing the 3 components of self-compassion, are nourishing for my body, mind and spirit. What is the difference between Self-Compassion and Self-Esteem? Self esteem […]