Making Xmas More Mindful
My 'anti-consumer Xmas' actually means making a conscious practice of giving gifts. I'm choosing this intentional approach, to make the season more aligned with what I really care about.
Posts from the ‘Mindful Living’ Category
Nov 16
Mindful Living Book List
This list includes some books that have had a significant impact on me in terms of increasing my ability to live more mindfully. I've included a quote from each author to give you a flavour of their work.
Shrink Your Stress – Live Smaller
Choosing to live 'smaller' has an interesting effect on stress levels. I know from my own experience that the more I chase after success, the less happy and the more stressed I am. In contrast to the pressures inherent in living a big life, living slower and smaller can be more enjoyable.
How To Experiment With Mindful Living – Part 2
Real change is gradual, and rushing it can be counterproductive, but doing a playful exploration can have surprising outcomes that are well worth a few failed experiments.
How To Experiment With Mindful Living – Part 1
Living mindfully may not be easy, but it is hugely enriching - just not in the way we're used to measuring 'success', as it often means doing and having less, not more.
