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Mindful Psychotherapy Sydney

Locality: Manly, New South Wales

Phone: +61 411 552 045

Address: The Corso 2095 Manly, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.mindful-psychotherapy-sydney.com

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23.01.2022 JOMO THE JOY OF MISSING OUT We have all heard and suffered from FOMO (Fear of Missing Out), I know I have. Social media fuels our FOMO by giving us daily updates of the fun, excitement and activities of others lives. By contrast our lives can feel mundane and less special. It is with much relief that I discovered the term JOMO. The Joy of Missing Out. What an amazing alternative! It appears it is not only me that need and enjoys time out. At times we are all need, are cont...ent, and benefit from time to slouch in front of the TV, embrace nature, read a good book, lie on the couch and dream. ......... Here is a funky term that encourages us to accept permission to opt out from time to time. We lead such busy lives and still wanting to remain connected but what are the costs to our well being of continually being on the go ( often on auto-pilot) and not stopping to consider what we want or what is the best for our well being. To experience JOMO requires us to increase our personal awareness and shift our thinking away from continual doing. The concept of JOMO encourages us to take charge of our lives and choices. Choices should also include choosing time out, declining invitations and taking care of our personal well being. The Australian Psychological Society says JOMO is about "turning off, being self-confident, resilient and autonomous"."It is about embracing the solo hours, letting go of needing to be in the know and unplugging from social media." It all sounds very possible - Give it a try the benefits might be surprising. See more

22.01.2022 When after heavy rain the storm clouds disperse, is it not that theyve wept themselves clear to the end? Ghalib My Mum died 18 years ago and I still miss and grieve for her. I love the idea of meditating and sitting with grief - not to get rid of it, but to honour and embrace the pain of loss. If you are grieving and would like to process your grief and loss - contact Jenny on 0411 552 045

22.01.2022 We cant change another and we cant make someone want to change. The only way we can help is by being true to our self, finding our power within, staying grounded and connected and being an example of wholeness. Here are a few practices Ive found useful, loving, and extremely effective.

21.01.2022 Today is Spring - another reminder of life as change.

20.01.2022 National Parents Day

20.01.2022 The Parable of the Wooden Bowl - Melli at The Mindfulness Summit

20.01.2022 MIndfulness is simple......... If you are interested in learning more about Mindfulness and its benefits for your life - contact Jenny on 0411 52 045

19.01.2022 A valuable perspective on Love and Attachment that I am finding a helpful reminder before the hectic Xmas season. Heres hoping you can be filled with love. Love, joy and peace, have what are called near enemiesaspects which mimic and limit them. The near enemy of love is attachment. Attachment masquerades as love. It says, I will love this person (because I need something from them). Or, Ill love you if youll love me back. Ill love you, but only if you will be the ...way I want. This isnt the fullness of love. Instead there is attachmentthere is clinging and fear. True love allows, honours, and appreciates; attachment grasps, demands, needs, and aims to possess. If we examine our own attachment with compassion, we can see how it is constricted, fear-based and conditional; it offers love only to certain people in certain waysit is exclusive. Then we can practice opening to love, in metta sense a universal, heartfelt feeling of caring and connectedness. This love is a dedication to the welfare ofand a wishing the best forothers near and far. See more

19.01.2022 So live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly.and your life will be fully lived. Focus on the coffee (life ) - not the cup ( external circumstances). If you would like help to refocus and claim the fullness of your life - contact Jenny on 0411 552 045

19.01.2022 Catch Joy From Those Around You - Find a Joyful Muse In our fast paced world it is easy to get caught up in the narrative that focuses solely on our stresses and difficulties. This lens can encourage us to isolate ourselves and move away from connection, support and the small every day joys that occur in both ours and others lives. It is good to be reminded to access joy and a having someone joyful that we can connect with can help - find yourself a joyful muse. On a day ...when things feel dark and stormy reach out to joyful muse. Joy is contagious - finding and celebrating the joy of others actually activates our brains reward system. This kind of contagious happiness is an important source of well-being, and is linked to greater life satisfaction, peace of mind, and happiness. It is also associated with greater trust, support, and satisfaction in close relationships. We can also be a joyful muse for others - as Pema Chodrom writes in The Place That Scares You - Rejoicing in ordinary things is not sentimental or trite. It actually takes guts. Each time we drop our complaints and allow everyday good fortune to inspire us, we enter the warriors world. We can do this even at the most difficult moments. Everything we see, hear, taste, and smell has the power to strengthen and uplift us. If you would like help coping with challenging times contact Jenny on 0411 552 045.

18.01.2022 We are so much more than our thoughts and feeling. How do you stay grounded and connected when in turmoil? I use my breath to slow down and connect to the present moment. This helps when faced with strong emotions and is a great anchor when practiced daily.

18.01.2022 What is Happiness - We are all striving for this elusive state. In this article that is well worth reading, Martin Seligman helps us define what happiness is and how to achieve it. He differentiates between hedonic and eudaimonic states. The hedonic state is transitory pleasure while the eudaimonic state (based on Aristotles notion of a "good Life") has ongoing wellbeing, engagement and contentment. The type of happiness we strive for that lasts and allows us to flourish and thrive. If you are struggling and would like help - contact Jenny on 0411 552 045

17.01.2022 World Mental Health Day - Here are some great ideas to improve your mental health.

17.01.2022 A Mindful Christmas Survival Guide Are you someone who loves Christmas and cant wait for it to arrive? Sad to say, for many of us, the season of peace and goodwill has become a time of stress and indulgence. Here are some simple tips to help maintain a mindful balance during this time.... Call Jenny if you need support at this time on 0411 552 045 Pace Yourself Christmas starts with battling through crowds and keeps going till after the New Year celebrations. We need to take time to slow down and pace ourselves. When you go shopping, take breaks. Sit in a caf and follow your breath, regardless of whats going on around you. Check Your Expectations So much stress comes from wanting to create the picture perfect celebration where everyone is constantly happy and getting on well. But things are as they are: children can be over stimulated and temperamental; family tensions resurface; old patterns emerge. Allowing ourselves to honestly acknowledge and experience any feelings of disappointment and frustrations when they arise, can help us find a more creative response. Look After Yourself For some people Christmas is a lonely time, and it can bring back painful memories of people lost. If thats your experience, make it a time to take care of yourself. Give yourself the space and kindness you need. Enjoy Yourself in Moderation Its easy to do too much of everything at Christmas: eating, drinking and being entertained. The downside is feeling tired and bloated, regretting the weight youre gaining, and spending too much money. So take a mindful breath, appreciate the simple things and stop when you need to. Protect Your Mindful Times & Spaces Most of us have practices that we do to keep our bodies fit and our minds balanced such as mindful meditation, walking, yoga or running. To maintain our health and happiness over the festive period, it is important that we protect this time and ensure we maintain some mindful spaces, even if we dont feel like we have the time. Taking time to recharge our batteries, even if it is only a 3 minute breathing space can be sufficient to reset and rebalance. Enjoy the Christianity and the paganism If youre a Christian, the festivals spiritual meaning is the best antidote to indulgence and materialism. The Christmas story is universal and there are aspects that apply to us all : the desire to celebrate the opportunity for rebirth, new life and hope. Go on Retreat If you value meditation and mindfulness, an alternative to a conventional Christmas is going on retreat, whether this is for an hour, a day or a week. You can experience a different way of being, make this time meaningful and take your meditation practice much deeper.

16.01.2022 Do I love well? A reminder today to be aware of those around us and how we treat them. Aspire to love well daily!!

16.01.2022 Ready to let go of constricting beliefs and harness your power to manifest your most meaningful life? Join Oprah And Deepak for Energy of Attraction: Manifestin...g Your Best Life. Its one of our most popular 21-Day Meditation Experiences, and you can join us for free, starting July 23! Youll embark on a transformative meditation journey that will last a lifetime, as you discover secrets to attracting all the love, success, and happiness you desire. https://chopracentermeditation.com/ Log in now to sign up for free! Blessings, Oprah & Deepak

15.01.2022 Great article by Deppak Chopra - well worth reading. Many people believe that happiness comes from success, health and great human connections. However, the inverse of this principle is actually the statement that is the most true: success, wealth, good health, and nurturing relationships are byproducts of happiness, not the cause. When you are happy, you are more likely to make choices that lead to all these things. Perhaps it is time to shift our gaze beyond external factors to focus on inner happiness, which is really what we all wish to attain. If you would like to learn how to live Mindfully contact Jenny for individual and group information.

12.01.2022 We can all get so busy doing that we lose touch with ourselves and our heart and also get disconnect from others. By intentionally taking a Mindful pause we can create space that allows us to reconnect with ourselves and rediscover the presence and mystery, beauty and love that make life meaningful. For further information about individual or group Mindfulness Sessions contact Jenny on 0411 552 045

11.01.2022 In my mindfulness for Resilience workshop this weekend we explored that resilience comes from being able to bounce back when adversity and hard times hit. Being able to sit with and face our difficulties is a skill that can be acquired - and mindfulness helps in this quest. Tara Brachs RAIN can be a helpful strategy and framework: Recognize what is going on; Allow the experience to be there, just as it is; Investigate with kindness; Natural awareness, which comes from not i...dentifying with the experience. To learn more about coping with difficulty, stress, anxiety and depression contact Jenny on 0411 552 045. See more

09.01.2022 A Mindful Christmas Survival Guide Are you someone who loves Christmas and can’t wait for it to arrive? Sad to say, for many of us, the season of peace and goodwill has become a time of stress and indulgence. Here are some simple tips to help maintain a mindful balance during this time.... Call Jenny if you need support at this time on 0411 552 045 Pace Yourself Christmas starts with battling through crowds and keeps going till after the New Year celebrations. We need to take time to slow down and pace ourselves. When you go shopping, take breaks. Sit in a café and follow your breath, regardless of what’s going on around you. Check Your Expectations So much stress comes from wanting to create the picture perfect celebration where everyone is constantly happy and getting on well. But things are as they are: children can be over stimulated and temperamental; family tensions resurface; old patterns emerge. Allowing ourselves to honestly acknowledge and experience any feelings of disappointment and frustrations when they arise, can help us find a more creative response. Look After Yourself For some people Christmas is a lonely time, and it can bring back painful memories of people lost. If that’s your experience, make it a time to take care of yourself. Give yourself the space and kindness you need. Enjoy Yourself in Moderation It’s easy to do too much of everything at Christmas: eating, drinking and being entertained. The downside is feeling tired and bloated, regretting the weight you’re gaining, and spending too much money. So take a mindful breath, appreciate the simple things and stop when you need to. Protect Your Mindful Times & Spaces Most of us have practices that we do to keep our bodies fit and our minds balanced such as mindful meditation, walking, yoga or running. To maintain our health and happiness over the festive period, it is important that we protect this time and ensure we maintain some mindful spaces, even if we don’t feel like we have the time. Taking time to recharge our batteries, even if it is only a 3 minute breathing space can be sufficient to reset and rebalance. Enjoy the Christianity and the paganism If you’re a Christian, the festival’s spiritual meaning is the best antidote to indulgence and materialism. The Christmas story is universal and there are aspects that apply to us all : the desire to celebrate the opportunity for rebirth, new life and hope. Go on Retreat If you value meditation and mindfulness, an alternative to a conventional Christmas is going on retreat, whether this is for an hour, a day or a week. You can experience a different way of being, make this time meaningful and take your meditation practice much deeper.

09.01.2022 Our minds can be wonderful and creative, they can also lead us down the road of misery and self-destructive thoughts. When we acknowledge that our minds and thoughts are the servant not the master, we can be released from unnecessary rumination and worry. To learn more about seeing thoughts as thoughts and managing destructive rumination contact Jenny. Individual, on-line and group workshops available.

09.01.2022 Our very own Cassandra Cornacchia penned this blog post about the challenge and the power of pausing. Check it out! "Arriving at a place of witnessing, breathin...g, pausing, and listening not only on the cushion, but also in all the other moments that happen in between, is perhaps one of the most challenging aspects of embodying the practice of mindfulness." See more

09.01.2022 Millions of people across the world are struggling with anxiety In fact 1 in 13 people suffers from it. Its our worlds biggest mental health problem. If youre one of them youre certainly not alone. Our lives are most often flooded with negativity, uncertainty, disconnection, lack of control and the drive for more of everything. So how can you overcome the feelings of anxiety? Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy combines the strengths of eastern and western philosophy ...to help us find the wholeness and peace that it is accessible to us all. The practice of mindfulness holds the possibility of not just a fleeting sense of contentment, but a true embracing of a deeper unity that envelops and permeates our lives. Cognitive therapy provides the opportunity to explore unhelpful thinking patterns and rumination. This combination can help you develop the tools to transform your relationship to the way you think, feel, love, work, and playand thereby awaken to and embody more completely who you really are beyond anxiety. If you would like to know more about Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy individual or group sessions, contact Jenny on 0411 552 045.

08.01.2022 Connection is a vital part of living Mindfully. Remember to connect with those you love and with your community - we are a social species and need connection to flourish. Mindfulness workshops are a way learn life strategies and to connect with like minded people. For further information about upcoming programs contact Jenny

08.01.2022 CONVERSATIONS that MATTER: Find a friend or two and have a chat about suicide and its impact. Make a commitment to yourself and your friends that you and they wont act on thoughts of suicide if any of you ever have them. Agree to this together. Agree that you will contact each other if you are struggling. Add two more people to your emotional support contact list. Agree that you will put some support services numbers in your phone too (Lifeline 13 11 14; Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467) Do this now, agree to stay alive and be supported when you need it.

08.01.2022 Loving Kindness to oneself - although this is a traditional Buddhist philosophy, you do not need to be Buddhist to see and reap the rewards of loving and caring for ourselves. I often recommend a year of developing loving-kindness for oneself. Because of the shame and unworthiness we carry, loving ourselves becomes a particularly powerful practice. It doesnt create love. It opens the pathway to the gold of the already exisiting natural love.

07.01.2022 Today is September 11th. A good day to remember the 2 wolves within each of us. This day reminds me both of the challenges and insanity, but also the possibility for wisdom and love to prevail in our lives and world. It is a good opportunity to remember that we have choice in how we react and respond. Today I would like to focus on feeding the wolf of gratitude, wisdom, kindness and peace. I hope you choose that wolf too.

07.01.2022 Self-Compassion - an integral part of Mindfulness and navigating daily life. Here are some free videos by Kristin Neff and Chris Germer to help us acheive this self-kindness.

07.01.2022 Focus on happiness today!

06.01.2022 The legend Jenifer Lewis shares tips on taking care of your mental health, in her own hilarious way.

04.01.2022 In this life we cannot do great things. We can only do small things with great love. ( Mother Theresa) Such a wonderful perspective and one I know I continue to aspire to.

04.01.2022 - Coming Face to Face with Grief and Impermanence - My green- cheeked little parrot died this week. This was so unexpected, because I had never stopped to think of her as an impermanent part of my life. Her death was a very rude reminder of impermanence. All of life is fleeting and constantly in flux even though we try to ignore it. Mike Tyson once said, everyone has a plan until they get punched in the face. This punch comes in different shapes and forms for me this w...eek it is the unexplained death of my sprightly little green companion. Grief settles in and takes over we have all been there the visceral pain that eventually translates into a dull ache, but even grief is impermanent. The pain moves and transitions, changing in intensity and colour. In my mindfulness practices I have tried to make friends with grief and impermanence. I share this because thinking about impermanence gave me some perspective and hope . For some contemplating impermanence might be too depressing to contemplate. But acknowledging death can be very centring and liberating. And a reminder not to become attached or believe we have control over our paths. Here is a Mindful Self-compassion practice to try: https://self-compassion.org/guided-self-compassion-medita/-

03.01.2022 Jack Kornfield provides a wonderful insight and perspective on the reality below our thoughts. He highlighting a muuch forgotten approach of getting out of our heads and connecting to our hearts and centre. I hope you enjoy this article as much as I did.

03.01.2022 In these lonely, isolated places, we have an opportunity to meet with bits of ourselves, with which the routines of daily life dont allow us to commune. When was the last time you took time away to be with yourself?

02.01.2022 Wonderful message and reframe of forgiveness.

01.01.2022 THE PARABLE OF THE WOODEN BOWL Melli O Brien - The Mindfulness Summit Today Im sharing a short, simple but powerful parable that tends to stick in your head. Its lesson is one of those ones that will pop back into your mind and guide you in those moments when you need it the mostand we all need this story because it points out a common failing we can all be so prone to falling into. ...Continue reading