The Little Company of Calm

20/10/2025

Mindful Monday

Mindfulness is the practice of paying conscious, non-judgmental attention to the present moment, observing your thoughts, feelings, and environment without getting caught up in them.

It involves focusing on the "here and now" instead of being distracted by past regrets or future worries.

This skill can be developed through formal practices like meditation or integrated into daily activities like eating or walking, leading to increased well-being, reduced stress, and a greater appreciation for life

If you want to known more contact us at hello@tlcoc.co.uk

Or take a look at what’s coming up at
https://www.tlcoc.co.uk/book

13/10/2025

Mindful Monday

Appreciative Walking or bringing attention to the beauty of our surroundings is one way to bring deliberate awareness to mindful walking.

Various experiments have found that focusing on the beauty around us as we walk tends to have a lasting effect on our mood long after we rest, similar to the way other gratitude and appreciation practices work.

As you walk, make a regular practice of noticing and appreciating one positive thing—something beautiful, something new , or perhaps if you take the same route each day, choose to focus on the changes that you encounter.

Notice each day as the seasons gradually change, how the sights, sensations and even smells and sounds also change.

10/10/2025

We all know about the wonderful care people give to their elderly parents but did you know that there is a term for it - carents!

As a carer myself, I know both the rewards and the difficulties of being a carer so it was a pleasure to be able to practise mindfulness at the Carents I The One Stop Shop For Those Looking After Elderly Parents Day.

Such a great organisation and so many wonderful people giving of themselves but taking time to recharge their own batteries and learn mindfulness techniques to take into their caring role. Thanks for taking the time to practise with us.

10/10/2025

Support Mental Health today and everyday.

Today we remember everyone around the world who is struggling with mental health. Also, raising a hat to all of the services and people out there who support them.

day.

06/10/2025

Mindful Monday

This week on 10th October it is World Mental Health Day.

Practising mindfulness can really help our mental health and well being and talking about it can start to break down the stigma that still surrounds mental ill health.

Mindfulness is a great tool in our tool box to support good mental health , but there are also lots of services including local services we can access.

If you want more information just contact us and we can tell you more.

01/10/2025

Had a fabulous day Sunderland College freshers event. So many great young people to talk with doing so many exciting courses. Sorry we ran out of Haribos before the end. 😉

Students (and partners and staff!) were aware of the importance of looking after their mental health so thank you for engaging with us and mindfulness.

It would be brilliant if we could learn more about the views of young people and what they think about mindfulness so please take our survey which only takes 2 minutes - link below. (Also open to older people). Do share with friends and family.

https://forms.gle/hLRecsisaDoU3Ax88

Finally, thanks to Fans Museum for letting us hold the Sunderland trophies. Our cups were definitely overflowing today.

01/10/2025

Join us in celebrating the International Day of Older Persons 2025

International Older Persons Day on October 1, 2025, is a chance to promote well-being and fight ageism. Mindfulness can be a key tool, as research shows it boosts attention and is beneficial for older adults' cognitive function and a sense of inner calm.

Activities like guided meditation, self-reflection, and connecting with others through community events can all foster mindfulness and a sense of purpose and we offer all of these ; take a look here

https://www.tlcoc.co.uk/book

Note our Friday class is fully accessible for over 55s!

30/09/2025

Our new equipment for our Friday Yoga, Qigong and Mindfulness sessions has arrived. 😁 Thanks so much to for the grant to allow us to get the equipment. The bolsters were great for resting our arms and supporting the spine during meditation.

The sessions are accessible especially for over 55s and those with mobility issues and we finish with a lovely cuppa, biscuits (sometimes chocolate) and a chat. We would love it if you can join us.

29/09/2025

Mindful Monday

Have you noticed that the leaves are falling from the trees a lot earlier this year? They are letting go to conserve their energy and water for the winter.

Mindfulness can also help us let go of things that are no longer serving us. We all know about those spirals of negative thoughts where our minds quickly jump from one negative thought to another and what about that harsh self critic? We can also have "sticky" emotions like fear, sadness, anger.

While some of these emotions are natural it is when we put our own commentary and perspective on them that things get tricky. Like the leaves they take up too much of our energy.

So this autumn - like the trees - reflect on what is around that you would be better letting go of. If it helps, pick up a pebble or a stick and let go of them in water. Then just see what happens and how it feels.

24/09/2025

There is still time to tell us what you think and we would love to here from you ⬇️

We were so pleased last year with the fabulous response we got to our company survey. We were able to design our activities and courses to what you needed.

So we would be delighted if you can help us again this year by completing our second annual company survey by clicking on the link below. It only takes 2 minutes, it is anonymous and there is a chance to win one of the following prizes. A Little Company of Calm hoodie or t shirt, 3 months free access to our Calm sessions Back on the Map or St. Michael's Community Centre and a £10 gift voucher to be spent at any of our sessions.

Just complete the survey by Sunday 12th October and contact us to tell us you have completed the survey.

https://forms.gle/hLRecsisaDoU3Ax88

Please share the link with others as it will really help us develop our programme for next year.

Thanks 🙏

22/09/2025

Mindful Monday

Is autumn a time of decay or a time of abundance?

That has got you thinking …..and it can be a matter of mindset.

Abundance mindfulness is the practice of shifting your mindset to focus on the wealth of opportunities, resources and positivity in your life rather than what you lack.

A couple of simple ways to do this is by practising gratitude for what you have and celebrating those small wins in life.

Let’s embrace the joys of autumn 🍂