Mindfulness helps to improve our concentration and reduce ruminating thoughts that can lead to stress.
The key is to focus only on the present moment and not get lost in your thoughts, for example, concentrate on what’s happening around you, what can you hear or feel. You could get into a habit of doing this every day whilst you’re brushing your teeth.
Researchers have shown that practicing mindfulness helps to reduce anxiety and depression and that when you train your brain to be mindful you are actually changing the structure of your brain.
Reflection helps us to grow and learn from various situations.
The key is to focus on the bigger picture and its consequences. A good way to start is to think about why you did what you did, and why that’s important. By gaining this understanding we can learn from our experiences and grow as humans.
If you would like more help or information please pop by and see me in clinic.
Reflection helps us to grow and learn from various situations.
The key is to focus on the bigger picture and its consequences. A good way to start is to think about why you did what you did, and why that’s important. By gaining this understanding we can learn from our experiences and empower ourselves to grow as humans.
If you would like more help or information please pop by and see me in clinic.
Who felt happy that after leaving school or university you never had to ‘learn’ again?
I remember this exact feeling until I realised that in reality we never stop learning.
From job experience, to self-directed study or even watching YouTube videos we are constantly absorbing information.
Continuing to learn throughout life has many benefits, such as improving your confidence, fighting boredom and keeping your brain active and sharp which has been shown to help reduce the risk of memory issues such as Dementia later in life.
This year I’m continuing to improve my skin cancer knowledge by completing certificates from the Australasian College of Dermatologists.
Skin cancer will affect 2 in 3 Australians at some point in their lives so it is important to have your skin checked regularly. If you notice any new or changing moles, for example a change in size, shape, colour or whether they are itchy or bleeding, be sure to book in for a full skin check.
Of course prevention is the best cure, so don’t forget the sun block for days when the UV index is 3 or higher.
