Mindfulnessuk Teacher Training

30/07/2025

Mindfulness helps you pause.
Compassion helps you breathe through it.

At MindfulnessUK, we often say mindfulness is one wing of the bird, and compassion is the other. You need both to fly.

Mindfulness brings awareness to what’s going on.
Compassion gives us the tools to respond to it with kindness.

Together, they help us move through life with more ease, less self-blame, and greater emotional resilience.

This is the foundation of all our teaching, because awareness on its own can sometimes leave us feeling stuck. But when we pair it with compassion, things begin to shift.

29/07/2025

Why do our minds jump to the worst-case scenario, before anything’s even happened?

It’s not weakness. It’s wiring.

When we’re under pressure, our brain has a habit of racing ahead.
Imagining the worst.
Piling on the “what ifs.”
Convincing us that everything is urgent and must be fixed now.

This is called catastrophic thinking, and it’s incredibly common.

But here’s what many people don’t realise:
The brain doesn’t always know the difference between real danger and imagined stress.
As a result, our nervous system reacts as though those fears are happening right now.
This fuels anxiety, overwhelm, and burnout.

In this video, Karen explore's how catastrophic thinking takes hold and how to start recognising when it does.

Because once you can notice the spiral, you’re in a better place to pause, reflect, and respond with more care.

25/07/2025

Stress isn't just in your head, it's in your body too.

When we’re overwhelmed, it doesn’t just affect our thoughts, it shows up physically.

You might notice:
😣 Muscle tension
😵 Headaches or brain fog
🔥 Digestive issues or flare-ups
🥱 Constant fatigue
🩺 Skin problems or inflammation

This is your body’s way of saying: pause.

So how can we gently interrupt the stress cycle?

Here are some simple, science-backed strategies:

24/07/2025

88% of employees say they don’t feel recognised at work.

And that lack of appreciation can quietly affect everything, from morale and teamwork to overall wellbeing.

But it doesn’t take much to shift the culture.

This week, we marked a birthday with one of our longest-standing colleagues over lunch, a simple, mindful pause to acknowledge everything she brings to the team.

Moments like this matter.

Gratitude activates endorphins and oxytocin, helping us feel more connected, supported, and valued.

Here are a few small ways to build a culture of appreciation:

1. Start meetings with a moment of gratitude2
2. Celebrate personal milestones
3. Leave a thank-you note on someone’s desk (or inbox)
4. Keep a shared gratitude board or journal

These small acts make a big difference.

22/07/2025

Feeling frazzled, distracted or stuck in your head?
It’s not just you, and it doesn’t mean you're doing anything wrong.

Join us this afternoon for a live LinkedIn session with our CXO Angie Ward:
“Take Back Control: Simple Shifts for a Calmer, Clearer Mind.”

This isn’t your typical mindfulness chat.

No fluff. No pressure. Just honest, practical tools that actually work, especially if you think mindfulness isn’t for you.

✅ Learn how mindfulness really works
✅ Try simple, science-backed tools
✅ Leave feeling more grounded and clear-headed

Link in bio – open to all, especially the sceptics.

21/07/2025

Join Angie tomorrow at 1pm:

Feeling overwhelmed, distracted, or just not quite yourself? You’re not alone, and you’re not doing anything wrong. But there are ways to feel more in control. This session is for those who’ve heard about mindfulness but think “it’s not for me.” Maybe it feels too spiritual, too vague, o...

14/07/2025

Touch activates your body’s calming system in under 30 seconds.

When stress rises, self-soothing gestures are a simple, research-backed way to calm the nervous system.

They help lower cortisol, release oxytocin, and signal to your brain that you are safe.

It only takes a few moments to notice a shift.

Explore the slides to learn why this works, and how to try it.

Have you used self-soothing gestures in your own practice or daily life? We’d love to hear your thoughts below.

11/07/2025

When was the last time you made everyday moments mindful?

It’s easy to assume mindfulness only happens when there’s extra time—a longer meditation, a quiet space, a dedicated practice.

But some of the most supportive practices are the simplest, woven into your day exactly as it is.

Mindful moments can look like:
✨ Feeling your feet on the ground before a meeting
✨ Noticing the taste of your tea instead of reaching for your phone
✨ Taking one conscious breath between tasks

These small pauses can have a powerful impact on resilience, clarity and wellbeing.

If it sometimes feels hard to “fit in,” know you’re not alone. Mindfulness doesn’t have to be perfect or time-consuming to be effective.

10/07/2025

How to feel calmer in under two minutes (without leaving the room).

Finding moments of calm throughout a busy day can feel challenging, especially when stepping away isn’t an option.

The good news is, you don’t always need a quiet room or lots of time to reset. Affectionate Breathing is a gentle yet powerful practice you can use anytime, anywhere, to soothe and ground yourself quickly.

It’s particularly helpful:
✨ After a stressful conversation
✨ Between meetings or client sessions
✨ When your mind feels overwhelmed
✨ Anytime you need a mindful reset

Try Affectionate Breathing:
1. Pause wherever you are.
2. Place your hand gently on your heart or belly.
3. Breathe in slowly, imagining your breath gently soothing you.
4. Breathe out slowly, sensing warmth or calm spreading throughout your body.
5. Continue for a minute or two, allowing yourself this moment of kindness.

Even brief moments of self-compassion can deeply nourish your resilience.

07/07/2025

Stop reacting on autopilot. Instead, take 30 seconds to pause.

It’s easy to slip into automatic reactions, especially when you’re busy caring for others or managing competing demands.

The STOP practice is a simple way to create space between what’s happening and how you choose to respond.

It can be helpful:
✨ Before replying to a challenging message
✨ When frustration or overwhelm rises quickly
✨ In between meetings or sessions
✨ Any time you need to feel grounded

Even a short pause can help you respond more calmly and compassionately.

What helps you pause and reset when things feel too much? We’d love to hear your thoughts below.

04/07/2025

Research shows up to 67% of helping professionals experience burnout.

It’s a number that says so much about the reality of working in roles where care, empathy and emotional labour are at the centre.

Behind this statistic are real people, therapists, coaches, healthcare professionals, mindfulness teachers, who spend their days holding space for others.

And yet, so many have never been shown how to hold that same compassionate space for themselves.

Burnout doesn’t mean you’re failing.
It means you’re human.

Resilience isn’t about never feeling exhausted.
Compassion isn’t something reserved only for others.
Mindfulness isn’t a luxury, it’s an essential foundation for sustainable wellbeing.

Over the coming weeks, we’ll be sharing a series of simple, accessible practices to help you reconnect with yourself and build resources for resilience.

If you work in a caring profession, please know this: your wellbeing matters just as much as the wellbeing of those you support.

02/07/2025

Become an internationally accredited Compassionate Mindful Resilience Teacher!

If you’re a professional supporting others (therapists, coaches, mindfulness practitioners) the Compassionate Mindful Resilience Teacher Training gives you the tools, confidence, and recognition to teach resilience and compassion effectively.

Our next co-hort starts 14th July - sign up today to secure your place!

https://mindfulnessuk.com/course/compassionate-mindful-resilience-tt/