16/10/2025
💭 When was the last time you led with / lived from a place of good news?
Mindfulness is often seen as something we use to manage stress, anxiety, or difficult emotions — and yes, that’s a huge part of it.
But there’s also a quiet strength and deep wisdom in training the brain, the mind, and the heart to notice what’s more right — the small glimmers that bring balance back into busy days.
In this week’s mindfulness session, we explored how to take in the good — a beautiful practice developed by neuropsychologist Rick Hanson.
It helps the brain “bank” short moments of calm or happiness, turning them into longer-lasting patterns of resilience and wellbeing.
And this doesn’t just belong in meditation — it’s something we can weave into everyday life: at work, at home, and in our relationships.
💬 Start a conversation with a compliment or appreciation.
Instead of opening with what’s gone wrong, try naming what’s gone right.
It could be as simple as, “Thanks for helping me with that,” or “I loved how you handled that call.”
It lights up the brain’s reward system and releases dopamine and oxytocin — the chemistry of trust, motivation, and connection.
👥 Begin meetings — or family dinners — with “What’s gone well today?”
A quick check-in like this helps everyone shift attention from problems to progress.
It’s a gentle way to retrain the brain’s negativity bias and boost creativity, teamwork, and optimism.
✨ Share good news deliberately — even small things.
Talk about the walk that lifted your mood, the coffee that hit just right, or a kind word from someone.
When we share good news, our tone and expression activate mirror neurons in others, spreading warmth and positivity.
🌿 End your day with reflection.
Ask yourself (or your kids, your partner): “What went well today?”
Recalling good moments strengthens positive neural pathways and helps your nervous system unwind before bed.
It’s not about pretending life is perfect — it’s about seeing the whole picture: the challenges and the good.
Because what we repeatedly pay attention to, we strengthen.
✨ One glimmer. One kind word. One good thing at a time. ✨
🌸 Calling all meditators and mindfulness practitioners
If this resonates, drop me a message — I’d love to share details of my Tuesday online mindfulness and meditation sessions.
A gentle, welcoming space to slow down, reconnect, and focus on what’s going more right in your world. 🌿
Dr. Sands
sandra@mindfulness-skills4life.co.uk
