When Did Doing Nothing Become So Difficult?

Where do we find comfort, connection and a sense of belonging? And do we all need to find those things in the same places?In Episode 5 of Mindfulness & Coffee, I explore three seemingly unrelated subjects: meditation, God and music, and the surprising connections between them.I reflect on how Transcendental Meditation has helped me develop greater self-awareness and confidence, why I admire the comfort and reassurance that religious faith can provide despite being agnostic myself, and how music has always been my own version of church.Through personal experiences, I explore the importance of finding meaning in what we believe, maintaining faith in our own abilities and recognising that we don't all need to share the same practices or beliefs to understand their value.Because whether it's meditation, religion, music or something entirely different, perhaps we're all searching for similar things.Website: www.niyamawellbeing.comConnect: linktr.ee/niyamawellbeing

What if living a little more mindfully, peacefully and joyfully doesn't require us to completely change our lives, but simply pay more attention to how we're already living them?In Episode 5 of Mindfulness & Coffee, I explore seven simple ways we can bring a little more awareness, kindness and enjoyment into our everyday lives, without turning personal growth into yet another thing on our to-do lists.From practising gratitude and showing kindness to prioritising ourselves and staying curious, I reflect on how small changes in perspective and behaviour can make a surprisingly big difference to how we experience the world around us.Along the way, I explore the importance of responding rather than reacting, learning to let go of things we cannot control, and occasionally stepping outside our comfort zones. I also share some personal experiences from parenting, travelling, teaching and everyday life that have helped shape my own understanding of these ideas.This isn't about getting everything right, being positive all the time or becoming some perfectly mindful version of ourselves. It's about recognising that we have more opportunities than we might realise to make everyday life a little richer, calmer and more meaningful.And perhaps the most encouraging part is that we don't have to change everything at once.Website: www.niyamawellbeing.comConnect: linktr.ee/niyamawellbeing

What have we been paying attention to lately, and how much of everyday life do we actually notice?In this episode of Mindfulness & Coffee, I take a slightly different approach, sharing a collection of everyday experiences, observations and thoughts that have caught my attention recently.I talk about the small, often unnoticed acts of kindness that make a difference, the importance of making time for the people and things that matter to us, and why having a few personal non-negotiables can help us live more intentionally.I also reflect on learning to accept situations outside our control, including selling our home in Costa Rica and preparing for a half marathon in Bogotá, and how our relationship with time can influence the way we experience everyday life.Along the way, I explore the value of stillness, the difference between simply going through the motions and being present, and how setting small intentions can help us approach the week ahead with a little more awareness.Because mindfulness isn't always about making big changes. Sometimes it's simply about noticing the little things we might otherwise overlook.What have we been paying attention to, and what might we discover if we started noticing a little more?Website: www.niyamawellbeing.comConnect: linktr.ee/niyamawellbeing

How much of who we are is actually us, and how much has been shaped by the people, places and experiences we've encountered along the way?In Episode 3 of Mindfulness & Coffee, I reflect on a recent experience that gave me a rather unexpected feeling of reconnecting with a part of myself I hadn't realised had become quieter.I explore how our environments, relationships and experiences influence who we become, and how we sometimes adapt so naturally to the people and situations around us that we don't even notice we're doing it.Along the way, I share a conversation with a Turkish student that changed how I think about beliefs and upbringing, and explain what my mother-in-law's Colombian arepas have taught me about individuality, interpretation and accepting that not everybody will connect with our way of doing things.Ultimately, this episode asks a question that perhaps doesn't have a straightforward answer: how much of who we are do we actually choose, and how much of ourselves have we learned, inherited or adapted along the way?And sometimes, when the right circumstances bring a quieter part of ourselves back to the surface, we experience that lovely little moment of recognition:“Oh, there I am.”Website: www.niyamawellbeing.comConnect: linktr.ee/niyamawellbeing

What does it actually mean to give a shit, and are we giving our time and attention to the things that really deserve it?In Episode 2 of Mindfulness & Coffee, I reflect on the recent passing of British professional athlete Benjamin Satterley, better known as PAC, and some words of his that have stayed with me.I explore what caring actually looks like, not just in our work or the things we're passionate about, but in the small, everyday things we often overlook. From remembering someone's name and listening properly to making coffee and doing something well even when nobody is watching.I also look at the other side of caring. We have limited time, attention and energy, so we simply can't care about everything. Where are we investing too much of ourselves, and do the things we say matter to us actually match where our time and attention go?Along the way, I share my mindful moment of the week, involving a hand-held coffee grinder and my wife completely ruining the moment!Ultimately, this episode asks a simple question: what deserves our care, our time and our attention?Website: www.niyamawellbeing.com Connect: linktr.ee/niyamawellbeing

Why Mindfulness & Coffee, and what does mindfulness actually have to do with everyday life?In the first episode of Mindfulness & Coffee, I introduce myself, the story behind the podcast and why making and drinking coffee has become a mindful ritual for me.I talk about my journey from Brighton to Latin America, how mindfulness, meditation, movement, yoga and coaching became part of my life and work, and what mindfulness means to me beyond simply meditating.I also explore one of the ideas at the heart of Niyama Wellbeing: learning to respond rather than simply react, particularly in a world where our attention is constantly being pulled in different directions.And finally, I look at what you can expect from future episodes, from football, work and relationships to parenting, exercise, phones, habits, travel, difficult people, boredom, coffee and plenty more.What happens when we truly pay attention to something we usually do, feel or experience?Website: www.niyamawellbeing.com Connect: linktr.ee/niyamawellbeing

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