Mindfulness Meditation

» How to beat the January blues

January is not the easiest of months. So if the short, grey days are getting you down, try this simple mindfulness exercise to lift your mood read article

» Why are some people happier than others?

A new study shows that the structure of happy people's brains helps them stay cheerful - but there's plenty you can do to feel happier read article

» Adding joy to your life

When we're feeling low, it can be hard to find pleasure or meaning in the daily routine. Use this simple mindfulness technique to add joy to your life read article

» Mindfulness and mental health

Mindfulness meditation is easy to learn and just a few minutes daily will help you feel calmer and less stressed, with more clarity, energy and joy read article

» Looking to lose weight? Try 'mindful eating'

Guest expert Megrette Fletcher, co-founder of the Center for Mindful Eating in the US, explains why applying mindfulness to food helps you lose weight read article

» Gardening: good for the soul

Having just taken on an allotment, I've remembered why working outdoors is such good therapy read article

» Must-read psychology books - part 1

Here's the first installment in my 'bibiliotherapy' course - introducing the best self-help books ever written read article