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The Mindful Magic of Summer Solstice

June 21, 2018 by Gill Thackray Leave a Comment

Solstice, from the Latin solstitium, meaning sun standing. On the longest day of the year, solstice heralds the beginning of summer, paving the way for sunshine, light nights and fun. It brings energy, transition and growth. As the sun rises it welcomes in a new phase, new beginnings, a time to press pause and reflect. At 3.30am this morning, that’s just what we did as we headed up to the famous Castlerigg Stone Circle in Keswick, Cumbria to join the celebrations. In that small early morning window of darkness we contemplated our place in this huge universe and how solstice is the perfect time to begin, reignite or go deeper into our mindfulness practice. We take a look at;

Are you mindful (or not)
Mindfulness benefits
4 magical mindful solstice practices

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The Best Free Sleep Apps

June 16, 2018 by Gill Thackray Leave a Comment

Can you remember the last time you had a really good night’s sleep, waking feeling truly well rested? Or are your 40 winks more like 20? If you’re tired all the time, constantly cranky and seeking a solution, taking a look at sleep apps might just be the answer. We’ve donned our onesies to do your homework for you and taken a look at the best free sleep apps. Getting a good night’s sleep is a skill, so we take a look at free apps to help you sleep that will;

Track your sleep cycle
Offer guided meditations
Improve your sleep
Provide deep relaxing sleep music

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Ten Mindful Fingers Gratitude Practice

June 9, 2018 by Gill Thackray Leave a Comment

If you’ve ever thought that you don’t have time for mindfulness we’ve got the perfect remedy. The ten mindful fingers gratitude practice. This practice combines gratitude, mindfulness and positive psychology to reduce your stress levels and increase your happiness. Already thinking that you’re too busy? It can be completed in 60 seconds or less. We take a look at the benefits of gratitude and how to practice mindfulness using just your fingers.

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Be More Fika

June 6, 2018 by Gill Thackray Leave a Comment

Fika. What is it and why should we make time for it? We take a look at the Swedish tradition of Fika and how creating a daily ritual of Fika can help you to develop resilience, reduce stress and increase your wellbeing.

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Free Mindfulness & Meditation App Roundup

June 2, 2018 by Gill Thackray Leave a Comment

Here at Positive Change Guru we like a nice app. We like a free app even more (that’s probably a latent Yorkshire lass gene). In our free mindfulness and meditation app roundup we’ll be taking a look at all things meditation app. If you’re wondering about mindfulness apps and how you can incorporate them into your mindful meditation practice, or even if you should, we’ve got you covered. We take a look at;

the case for (& against) using mindfulness & meditation apps
the benefits of using meditation apps
the 5 best mindfulness meditation apps

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Are You A Growth Mindset Company?

May 26, 2018 by Gill Thackray Leave a Comment

Are you a growth mindset company? Why does it matter? There are a plethora of business trailblazers including Microsoft, Spotify, Quest and Google actively developing a growth mindset culture within their organisations and with good reason. We’re working with some of them to embed growth mindset but what makes them want to develop growth mindset employees? And what makes a growth mindset such an important component of a successful business? We take a look at the answer to these questions and more. Join us to find out if you are a growth mindset company.

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What is a Growth Mindset?

May 23, 2018 by Gill Thackray Leave a Comment

What is a growth mindset? The chances are you’ve already heard about the work of Stanford Professor, Carol Dweck (if you haven’t, where have you been?). The increasing popularity of mindset alongside positive psychology has seen it applied within the workplace, coaching, sports psychology and education. There’s a huge buzz around Carol Dweck’s growth mindset research and how it can be used to improve performance in a multitude of areas. But what is a growth mindset and how can you develop one? We take a look at the definition of mindset, growth mindset, fixed mindset and how to grow your own.

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How to be a Digital Nomad

May 20, 2018 by Gill Thackray Leave a Comment

Have you ever thought about becoming a digital nomad? Hmmm, digital nomads, you say, how annoying are those people? Surely they’ve all got a secret stash of cash somewhere? If you find yourself reading digital nomad blogs, wishing it was you travelling the world, doing what you love instead of revisiting occupational groundhog day, this is for you. If working for yourself and travelling the world sounds like liberation from the rat race but feels like an impossible dream – you’re in the right place. If you’re wondering “What if I could live or work anywhere in the world?” on your commute, we’ve got you covered. We take a look at how to be a digital nomad, what being location independent really means and how you can take the first tentative steps to your fledgling nomadic dreams.

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The Benefits of Unplugging

May 17, 2018 by Gill Thackray Leave a Comment

Unplug? If the mere suggestion of being tech free fills you with horror this blog is for you. A rather conservative piece of research from Microsoft suggests we check our emails on average 274 times a day and that doesn’t include those social media notifications that are constantly distracting you. We take a look at the benefits of unplugging from technology and entering a digital diet.

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Sea Swimming in San Francisco

May 2, 2018 by Gill Thackray Leave a Comment

The sun is shining and Aquatic Park Cove is filling up with people in wetsuits just waiting to submerge themselves in the chilly morning Pacific Ocean. If you haven’t tried open water swimming you’re in for a treat. We don our skins and get together with local swimmers, their canine entourage & spectators just hanging out for fun. Join us on a deep dive into the wellbeing benefits of an icy alfresco dip as we go sea swimming in San Francisco.

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