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Mindful Psychology

Locality: Woolloongabba

Phone: +61 7 3391 5833

Address: 5/6 Qualtrough St. 4102 Woolloongabba, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.mindfulpsychology.com.au

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25.01.2022 If this sounds like you and you want some support, consider getting in touch with us. Phone 3391 5833. Thats what were here for! Happy New Year

25.01.2022 Wonderfully simple. And poignant. Definitely worth a listen and a reflection.

24.01.2022 "We are certainly living in interesting times. Amid all of it, could you use a greater reservoir of calm, clarity, compassion, and energy? An evergrowing number of thought leaders and influencers are realizing that to effect positive outward changes in the world, we need to start making profound shifts in our inner lives as well.... How? With mindfulness meditationthe most powerful and effective first step that you can take to completely change the way you perceive, feel, and act in the world." A 10-day Mindfulness Meditation Summit is commencing on 22nd January - it's free and online! It includes meditations and a variety of talks from leaders in the field including the latest scientific research in this area. The summit will be relevant for both new and experienced mindfulness practitioners. If you're curious, have heard about all the potential benefits and want to know a little more, or if you want to deepen your knowledge and practice, this summit offers a wonderful opportunity to explore! Here's the link: https://www.soundstrue.com//mindfulness-medita/free-access

22.01.2022 This information put together by the Neurochild Community can be incredibly helpful and supportive for families. It's certainly relevant for families in bushfire regions, but we're all exposed and affected in some way and children can feel particularly powerless and uncertain - these tips can help. This is also a very useful framework for dealing with other types of trauma or stress in families. Note that slide one is about the importance of taking care of yourself first, so you have the resilience to support your family. There are many people with the desire and the skills to provide the support you need - as difficult as it can feel, please don't hesitate to reach out.

22.01.2022 Last year I came across a beautiful little book of affirmations by Ani Trime. Whilst I wasnt always a big believer in affirmations, I have learned through experience that the thoughts and messages I hold in my mind really matter. This weekend Im enjoying being tucked away in nature with my beautiful (and beautifully pregnant) daughter, Hannah. Weve been talking about discrimination and how people such as First Nations people, the LGBTIQA+ communities, and many others, liv...e with discrimination on a daily basis. I remember an Indigenous Elder, a professor at UQ, saying that she was never surprised to be overlooked and served last in a shop or cafe - this was something that frequently occurred simply because of the colour of her skin. Our cultural biases can be so ingrained that sometimes were not even aware of them. But if we understand that on many levels were all the same, regardless of how we look, the beliefs and rituals we ascribe to, our gender or sexuality, etc etc etc ..... it can help with our us and them mentality. Consider this simple affirmation from Ani Trime: "I am willing to see that everyone seeks happiness." So even if you dont understand how someone-else lives, or you feel somehow separated by their differences, maybe it will help to remember that we basically all want the same thing - happiness for ourselves and our loved ones. Lets not make it harder for each other than it already is.

22.01.2022 Johann Hari explains really well why its natural that so many suffer from depression and anxiety but there are often much healthier ways of understanding it rather than as a chemical imbalance. Engaging with mindful professionals can be a powerfully supportive way of moving forwards towards a reconnection with self and others.

21.01.2022 What a great intention to start each day with - to add value and gratitude to our lives, even when things arent exactly how we would choose - especially then!

21.01.2022 Remembering to return to the present moment doesnt come naturally for most of us, but checking in with yourself for a few seconds throughout the day, again and again, is so worthwhile. Simply take a deep breath and focus on your body softening/relaxing as you slowly exhale. This practice only takes a few seconds but it wakes us up to our lives and reminds us that we dont need to exist in a constant state of tension.

21.01.2022 Are you a phubber? This term was coined to describe the behaviour of snubbing people in favour of your mobile phone. A 2017 study by Meredith David and James Roberts, interestingly titled "My life has become a distraction from my cell phone", found that phubbing can have an extremely negative impact on romantic relationships and friendships. Phubbing includes: - glancing at your phone during a conversation - checking your phone when the conversation stalls... - keeping your phone close even during one-on-one time with someone - interrupting a real-life conversation to answer your phone Phubbing can be detrimental to a sense of closeness, connection and the quality of the conversation. It is a symptom of mobile phone addiction. Overuse of phones in the presence of others was shown to lead to a decrease in relationship satisfaction, and even contributed to a greater likelihood of depression. The study concluded that not having the smartphone in the vicinity led to higher quality interactions and greater empathy. It seems that victims of phubbing feel hurt by being neglected, which ironically leads to the 'phubee' turning to social media to feel included. The person being phubbed typically feels that their significant other doesn't care about them enough to focus and pay attention to them. And this negatively impacts on a sense of wellbeing. Some ways to stop phubbing: - put your phone away or turn it off (or at least to silent) during meal times or when you're having a conversation with another - consider creating a 'no phone zone' somewhere in the house, such as in the dining area - be present and show genuine interest and curiosity in what your partner or friend is saying. Lean towards the other, make eye contact and don't interrupt. Remember that listening is an action. Demonstrate authentic connection and caring to your relationship by listening mindfully. - introducing a regular mindfulness practice into your life (even a very brief one) can improve your ability to be present with those you care about.

19.01.2022 Good to remember at a time like this.

19.01.2022 We all have times when we wish things were different to how they are, when we struggle to accept the reality of what's happening. These are normal human reactions to things we don't like and sometimes that can provide the motivation to make change. Other times it's more important to work on acceptance (which doesn't have to mean we approve!). Either way, going with the flow, even when counter-intuitive, is usually a lot less painful and can be more productive and even healing.

19.01.2022 Sometimes those old patterns are so familiar, habitual and difficult to shift, even when we want to. If you want some help with this we're happy to support you on that journey, so you can live the life you choose.

18.01.2022 This fits perfectly with the previous post. We knows these things but we humans are a forgetful bunch so reminders can help.

18.01.2022 Some very interesting food for thought.

18.01.2022 There is a lot of misunderstanding about what mindful is and what successful practice might look like. Heres one nice simple explanation.

17.01.2022 Enjoy a few mindful moments of miracles!

15.01.2022 Another lovely reminder from Eckhart Tolle :)

15.01.2022 6 things that can be helpful to consider when that pesky, persistent inner critic is on your case:

15.01.2022 Theres now so much evidence that mindfulness changes the brain in a way that makes us feel more peace and ease. Nice

13.01.2022 Ah Mr Leunig youve done it again

13.01.2022 Remembering to return to the present moment doesn't come naturally for most of us, but checking in with yourself for a few seconds throughout the day, again and again, is so worthwhile. Simply take a deep breath and focus on your body softening/relaxing as you slowly exhale. This practice only takes a few seconds but it wakes us up to our lives and reminds us that we don't need to exist in a constant state of tension.

12.01.2022 Many of us are not very good at resting. Even when we've got time off, we look for things to keep us busy, and don't give ourselves permission to do nothing now and then. Taking time out to rest and rejuvenate can be the best gift we can give to ourselves and others. Happy weekend :)

12.01.2022 We are so often caught up in the busyness of life or so lost in thoughts that we forget to have a moment of stillness here and there ... to just stop and take a breath and relax with the out breath ... and yet that's where we find the wisdom to know how best to live the next moment.

10.01.2022 Something worth aspiring to

09.01.2022 If you want help to get rid of 'yesterday's junk', consider coming to see one of our skilled psychologists.

08.01.2022 If you want help to get rid of yesterdays junk, consider coming to see one of our skilled psychologists.

07.01.2022 To 'Hold Space'. Do you know what it means? If you don't, this piece will give you a wonderful insight into the art of holding space for yourself. It's a necessary and beautiful practice to behold, and can set you free in ways you'd never imagine.

07.01.2022 To Hold Space. Do you know what it means? If you dont, this piece will give you a wonderful insight into the art of holding space for yourself. Its a necessary and beautiful practice to behold, and can set you free in ways youd never imagine.

07.01.2022 A lovely reminder of why its worth accepting all of our emotions, even the ones we dont like.

05.01.2022 If you are living with or supporting someone with PTSD, it can sometimes be as difficult and confusing for you as it is for them. This is an article that I recently contributed to, that may provide some useful information to support you on your journey.

05.01.2022 This healthy and balanced perspective of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) is definitely worth reading, especially if you’re feeling concerned or fearful in response to the constant media reporting.

05.01.2022 What a great reminder about the sense of peace and ease that is often available to us in the present moment. Be like the dog :)

03.01.2022 It's a good practice to keep coming back to the present for a moment, again and again and again. Otherwise we can miss so much of our lives by being caught up in repetitive thoughts about the past or future. Simply focus on the movement in your body of one deep breath (and feel your body soften with the out breath). Or notice the bird song for a few seconds. Or notice how the air feels on your skin. And you might connect with a sense of gratitude just for this moment.

02.01.2022 Sometimes this is our truth. And thats ok.

02.01.2022 Its a good practice to keep coming back to the present for a moment, again and again and again. Otherwise we can miss so much of our lives by being caught up in repetitive thoughts about the past or future. Simply focus on the movement in your body of one deep breath (and feel your body soften with the out breath). Or notice the bird song for a few seconds. Or notice how the air feels on your skin. And you might connect with a sense of gratitude just for this moment.

02.01.2022 Last year I came across a beautiful little book of affirmations by Ani Trime. Whilst I wasn't always a big believer in affirmations, I have learned through experience that the thoughts and messages I hold in my mind really matter. This weekend I'm enjoying being tucked away in nature with my beautiful (and beautifully pregnant) daughter, Hannah. We've been talking about discrimination and how people such as First Nations people, the LGBTIQA+ communities, and many others, liv...e with discrimination on a daily basis. I remember an Indigenous Elder, a professor at UQ, saying that she was never surprised to be overlooked and served last in a shop or cafe - this was something that frequently occurred simply because of the colour of her skin. Our cultural biases can be so ingrained that sometimes we're not even aware of them. But if we understand that on many levels we're all the same, regardless of how we look, the beliefs and rituals we ascribe to, our gender or sexuality, etc etc etc ..... it can help with our 'us and them' mentality. Consider this simple affirmation from Ani Trime: "I am willing to see that everyone seeks happiness." So even if you don't understand how someone-else lives, or you feel somehow separated by their differences, maybe it will help to remember that we basically all want the same thing - happiness for ourselves and our loved ones. Let's not make it harder for each other than it already is.

01.01.2022 Many of us are not very good at resting. Even when weve got time off, we look for things to keep us busy, and dont give ourselves permission to do nothing now and then. Taking time out to rest and rejuvenate can be the best gift we can give to ourselves and others. Happy weekend :)

01.01.2022 If you find yourself frequently tuning into social media without a second thought youll also probably find yourself often caught up in your comparing mind. This article offers suggestions for being more mindful around the use of social media, which can help bring more peace and happiness into your life.