What is Mindfulness?
Mindfulness is the act of placing attention, with intention and bringing yourself out of auto-pilot mode and more into the present moment. A big misconception is that you must practice meditation cross-legged on the floor, completely still, completely empty, and this just isn’t the case.
Mindfulness practice is accessible to everyone no matter your experience. You don’t need special kit or to go anywhere to practice it.
You can practice mindfulness at any time of the day, anywhere you are; in the car, in your home or in the office. It’s completely free and can be done in conjunction with everyday tasks such as brushing your teeth or making a cup of tea.
Mindfulness is often a useful support for staff who feel too busy, stressed and that they have no time to do something for their own wellbeing.
How can it help me?
The benefits of mindfulness are well documented, including stress management, relaxation, better sleep, improved awareness and connection with the world around you and has even been known to help with pain management and menopause symptoms.
Mindfulness can help team members and managers improve self-awareness, reduce stress, enhance focus, and build better relationships, ultimately leading to improved decision-making, communication, and a more positive and productive work environment.
Below you can find further information about mindfulness and see how this can further support your self care and sense of wellbeing. As well as all the details you need for our weekly, virtual, instructor led sessions, facilitated by qualified mindfulness teachers.
There is no “wrong way” to do mindfulness. If you try and you struggle to follow the guidance, try something simpler, start off with some low-pressure breathing exercises and work your way up. You don’t have to have a clear mind for an hour straight to experience the benefits, even just 30-60 seconds of breath awareness can have an effect.
You may find that with time and continued practice that your ability to focus improves, and you become more productive, and the quality of your work improves, eventually leading to a reduction in stress and improved wellbeing overall. Focus is a skill, and modern life is unfortunately sometimes the cause of a reduction in the ability to focus in many people.
Mindfulness is adaptable to however much time you have available to you.
Only have 60 seconds? No problem.
You don’t need to go anywhere else; you don’t need any equipment, and you can use mindfulness in conjunction with other activities such as listening to a piece of music, really listening, picking out the different instruments, taking note of the lyrics if there are any.
You can practice mindfulness while you do the dishes, or do the ironing, or watching your children play. So, while you can practice mindfulness separately, and for long periods of time, it is completely adaptable to your circumstances.
Start Your Day with 10 Minutes of Mindfulness 🌿
We know it’s not always easy to take 30 minutes out of your busy day to focus on yourself. That’s why the Wellbeing Team is offering 10 Minute Mindfulness sessions. Short, calming sessions to help you start your day feeling more grounded and focused.
âś… Sessions run Monday to Friday at 9:30am
âś… No booking needed – simply click the link below to join
Meeting ID: 336 647 749 758 34
Passcode: A2js9MD9
âś… Prefer it in your diary? We can send you a recurring meeting invite – just click here to request it
Want a session just for your team? We’d love to help!
Email us at: wellbeinghub
Take 10 minutes for you – because your wellbeing matters.
Our weekly mindfulness wind‑down sessions are designed to support colleagues to pause, reset and gently transition out of the working week. These sessions are ideal for anyone looking to build mindful habits, manage stress and finish the week feeling calmer, more grounded and refreshed.
Each 30‑minute session offers a short, guided introduction to a mindfulness theme alongside facilitator‑led practice and simple techniques that can be used in everyday life. Topics may include compassion, the mind–body connection, and understanding the impact of stress, with a focus on practical, accessible approaches that fit into busy working days.
The sessions are relaxed and welcoming, and you’re free to attend as often as you wish, whether weekly or as and when you need a moment to slow down and recharge.
Session details
Day: Every Thursday
Time: 4.00 – 4.30pm
Format: Weekly mindfulness wind‑down session over Teams
Click here to be sent the link
Mindfulness teacher:
Weekly Wind Down sessions are delivered by Paula Ann Edwards, Mindfulness Teacher and Assistant Practitioner within the Trust.
