Introduction to

Mindfulness course

workbook

WATCH THE THREE MINUTE 'INTRODUCTION TO MINDFULNESS' VIDEO

One of the main aims of mindfulness is to have a healthier relationship with our minds,

and in particular with the chattering thoughts that can feel like they consume us.

The first stage is to become aware of thoughts and to try to see them clearly. You are

not your thoughts, instead you are the one that hears your thoughts. The ability to

hear your thoughts with awareness can mean they lessen their grip on you, and instead

you can choose to accept the thoughts or allow them to pass by. This gives you more

space to focus.

Try this 5 minute mindfulness exercise and see if you can notice your thoughts coming

and going without getting carried away with them.

A key learning point here is that a busy mind full of thoughts is normal, and

mindfulness is never about pushing them away, instead it's about accepting them &

letting them pass by.

This short course is intended to give you a flavour of mindfulness and the benefits of

making it a habit in your everyday life. We have also included a couple of mindfulness

exercises to help you get started today.

LINKS TO ALL THE VIDEOS CAN BE FOUND ON THE EMAIL SENT AFTER SIGNING UP TO

THE FREE INTRODUCTION TO MINDFULNESS COURSE. IF YOU HAVEN'T RECEIVED IT,

PLEASE SEE LINK AT WWW.TIMETOFLOURISH.CO.UK

We are passionate about mindfulness and about encouraging more people to use it to

access what we regard as the superpower hidden within us all. If you are looking to get a

break from the mundane, recharge your energy and squeeze more fun out of life then

take the first step now by switching off your phone and notifications and spending the

next 20 minutes completing this course.

Were you aware of your mind wandering? Did you find it easy or difficult to keep

your focus on your breath? Did you feel any emotions rising within you during the

exercise? How pleasant or unpleasant was the whole experience? Did these 5 minutes

feel like 2 minutes or 2 hours?

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The myths of mindfulness

There's alot of talk about mindfulness and people often use the term 'being mindful', but

what does it actually mean? There are many myths around the subject and the 'Myths

of Mindfulness' video seeks to dispel some of these. TAKE A FEW MOMENTS TO WATCH

THIS SHORT VIDEO

The benefits of mindfulness

There are now thousands of scientifically backed research papers proving the benefits of

mindfulness. The 'benefits of mindfulness video' looks at some of the main benefits for

busy people living hectic lives. TAKE A FEW MOMENTS TO WATCH THIS SHORT VIDEO

If mindfulness was a magic wand what benefits would you be looking for it to deliver?

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Join our closed facebook group 'Time to Flourish mindfulness group' to

share your comments and ask any questions. `you can also follow us on

Instagram, click the links from the website to find us.

For busy people with busy minds

Our courses are intended for busy people who want the benefits of mindfulness without

spending years perfecting meditation techniques.

Little and often is good when it comes to being mindful, start today even if you only

have 5 to 10 minutues to spend on the breathing exercise you have just completed.

Throughout the day you can try this exercise without the need to take any time out of

your daily tasks.

How to make mindfulness part of your daily routine

'Mindfulness isn't difficult, we just need to remember to do it.' Sharon Salzberg

WATCH THE SHORT VIDEO ON 'HOW TO MAKE MINDFULNESS PART OF YOUR DAILY

ROUTINE.'

Like any new habit, it will take time and repetition before it becomes part of your daily

routine, and practising mindfulness is the only way you can access the results. There are no

shortcuts or hacks, it’s about investing the time and effort.

Before you decide you don’t have time, think about this. We spend approx. 50% of our

waking life mind wandering, and when researchers recorded happiness levels we were

always happier in the present moment. Not mind wandering. Mindfulness keeps us in the

present moment, where life happens, so why not start practicing today. Even if you have very

little time, something like mindfully washing your hands can get you on the path to

mindfulness.

How easy or difficult did you find it to concentrate on the one task you were doing?

Note down how it felt, how often your mind wandered and if concentrating on the

task in hand changed it in any way? Perhaps you noticed something different when

you kept your focus on the task.

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Thank you for completing this course, we hope

you enjoyed it.

There are lots more resources and information on the TimetoFlourish website. We also

share lots of tips and information on our Facebook and Instagram pages, so please visti

our website and join our social media, we'd love to hear your thoughts and questions.

If you are interested in one to one courses, you can book a free half hour

phonecall/Zoom call with our founder Diane through our website.

When in the day could you fit in 5 to 10 minutes of mindfulness practice? Which

activities will you commit to carry out mindfully?

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