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Day 1
~ finding your why ~
Duration: 2:48 mins

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Video #1
Today, we talk about finding your WHY and how this can really help with
developing, cultivating and maintaining your mindfulness skills.
day 4
~ tuning into the mundane ~
Duration: 3:13 mins

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Video #4
One way to be more mindful is to turn off autopilot and become more aware of the every day mundane tasks that we're so used to doing without thinking.
day 7
~ gratitude ~
Duration: 5:54 mins

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Video #7
Today, I’ll explore a meditation with you that focuses on gratitude. If gratitude is new to you, you’re about to learn something that could change your life
day 10
~ good and bad emotions ~
Duration: 3:11 mins

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Video #10
We need to get comfortable with ALL emotions - good and bad. Strap yourself in, it’s time to get familiar with what you’ve got going on
day 13
~ the nun study ~
Duration: 2:47 mins

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Video #13
You may have heard that mindfulness can extend your life, but can it really? Here, I explain a study that was shown to prove the statement true.
day 16
~ dealing with problems ~
Duration: 4:38 mins

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Video #16
The way we deal with our problems can have a significant impact on the state of our mental health. Being aware makes all the difference.
day 19
~ three stage focus ~
Duration: 5:07 mins

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Video #19
Today will focus on breath retention, helping us drop into the moment. Set some time aside and dive into this 3 stage meditation.
day 22
~ autopilot & sticker book ~
Duration: 6:03 mins

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Video #22
Used to running on autopilot like most people? It’s time to break out of autopilot and time to do something by focusing instead.
day 25
~ compassion ~
Duration: 3:41 mins

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Video #25
Compassion helps us to recognise the suffering of ourselves and others, and then take action to help. What does compassion mean to you?
day 28
~ passive ~
Duration: 3:13 mins

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Video #28
Does mindfulness make you passive? Will you be able to make better decisions after practicing mindfulness, being more detached from thoughts?
day 31
~ deep breathing ~
Duration: 4:26 mins

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Video #31
Today’s meditation is centred with a focus around breathing. We can learn so much and dive deeper into ourselves by using ONLY our breath.
day 34
~ rewire your brain ~
Duration: 2:59 mins

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Video #34
Did you know that it’s possible for you to be able to rewire your own brain? You’re in charge of your mind and you have the control.
day 37
~ mindlessly busy ~
Duration: 4:14 mins

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Video #37
It’s easy to fall into the trap of keeping yourself mindlessly busy. There will always be some mindless busy work, but let’s get aware.
day 40
~ goals ~
Duration: 4:45 mins

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Video #40
How familiar are you with setting goals? Do you have anything to keep you occupied and working toward? Passions? Interests? Hobbies?
day 43
~ counting meditation ~
Duration: 4:36 mins

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Video #43
Today’s meditation will be on breath work and we’ll take the time to become aware of our breath with breath counting.
day 46
~ judgements ~
Duration: 2:55 mins

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Video #46
Judgements are something we all have as a human instinct.
How aware of your judgements are you?
day 49
~ values ~
Duration: 3:37 mins

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Video #49
What values do you have in your life? Take the time to understand yourself, your values and what matters most in your life.
day 2
~ finding time to meditate ~
Duration: 3:57 mins

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Video #2
In this video, we'll explore the busy lives we all lead, and why it's important for us to make the time in our diaries for meditation.
day 5
~ gratitude ~
Duration: 3:13 mins

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Video #5
One of my favourite subjects to talk about is gratitude. The importance of gratitude goes so deeply, so dive right in.
day 8
~ inner critic ~
Duration: 3:52 mins

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Video #8
Your inner critic should be your friend, and not your enemy. More often than not, when we don’t take charge, it can easily become our enemy.
day 11
~ breathing meditation ~
Duration: 6:23 mins

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Video #11
Today, we dive into some breathing meditation. We all know how to breath, but there’s something different about doing it mindfully. Let’s go.
day 14
~ body language ~
Duration: 3:23 mins

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Video #14
If you’re late to the party, there is a huge link between mind and body - but I’m sure you know that already. I want to explore a little deeper...
day 17
~ mental health is a priority ~
Duration: 2:49 mins

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Video #17
Is your mental health a priority to you? It should be. Without our mental health in tact, everything can slowly start to feel as though it’s falling apart.
day 20
~ mindful walking ~
Duration: 4:31 mins

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Video #20
Have you ever tried to be mindful while you walk? There are so many great benefits to being outdoors and walking, but this takes it up a gear.
day 23
~ sound meditation ~
Duration: 6:42 mins

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Video #23
Today, our meditation will be heavily focused around sound.
Take the time to be still and tune in.
day 26
~ the present moment ~
Duration: 4:11 mins

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Video #26
Ever tried to live one day in the present moment? With our lives being so fast paced, living in the present might be more difficult than you think.
day 29
~ taking life too seriously ~
Duration: 2:31 mins

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Video #29
Have you been someone who tends to take life way too seriously? Life is for living, for enjoyment, for us to embrace whole heartedly.
day 32
~ holiday story ~
Duration: 5:14 mins

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Video #32
So many people live their lives on autopilot and look to the future - but, what would happen if you spent some time in the present moment?
day 35
~ meditation, let it be ~
Duration: 6:56 mins

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Video #35
Today’s meditation focus is all around calming the noise of everything that demands your attention - just for a few minutes.
day 38
~ moods ~
Duration: 2:47 mins

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Video #38
How aware really are you of your moods? How do you find yourself in your moods? Do you know how to get the mood you want?
day 41
~ meditation as focus ~
Duration: 3:42 mins

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Video #41
Let’s dive into the reasons that many people find it difficult to meditate. Finding stillness amidst a busy life isn’t easy, but definitely achievable.
day 44
~ two mins to be still ~
Duration: 5:01 mins

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Video #44
Challenge yourself today and see if you’re able to take two whole minutes of stillness. Sound easy?
Let’s go...
day 47
~ self guided meditation ~
Duration: 6:13 mins

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Video #47
Today’s meditation will be a self guided meditation where you can practice everything we’ve learnt over the last 6 weeks.
day 50
~ mindful triggers ~
Duration: 4:07 mins

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Video #50
Mindful triggers - every day reminders to keep you at peace and in touch with your own self.
day 3
~ short meditation ~
Duration: 4:35 mins

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Video #3
At some point today, enjoy this short sub 5 min meditation that you can do ANYWHERE. Start or end your day with this meditation, or whenever you wish.
day 6
~ picturing your thoughts ~
Duration: 4:48 mins

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Video #6
Let's explore a new way of thinking and how picturing your thoughts in a different way can help you be more mindful.
day 9
~ check in with yourself ~
Duration: 4:45 mins

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Video #9
Checking in with yourself meant you'll know what you need right now and what’s going to make you feel your best self at this present moment
day 12
~ take time to be still ~
Duration: 3:58 mins

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Video #12
How often do you take the time to be still? I mean, truly still. Enjoy this short session and block out the surrounding noise to take time for yourself.
day 15
~ body scan meditation ~
Duration: 10:53 mins

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Video #15
Let’s take the time for a little body scan, shall we? Turn on this meditation, turn off the noise, and let our minds connect with our bodies.
day 18
~ how thoughts work ~
Duration: 3:28 mins

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Video #18
We all have thousands of thoughts per day, and how we deal with those thoughts (good or bad) have an impact on our mental health.
day 21
~ patience ~
Duration: 2:54 mins

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Video #21
Learning how to be patient in many areas of our life eases the pressure. We learn more about ourselves and understand that patience is key.
day 24
~ science behind meditation ~
Duration: 3:53 mins

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Video #24
Meditation isn’t something that’s made up to make people think they feel better, there’s an actual science behind it too.
day 27
~ loving kindness meditation ~
Duration: 8:32 mins

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Video #27
Today’s meditation will be focused all around kindness. What does it mean to be kind, and how can you be kinder to yourself?
day 30
~ tune into your breathing ~
Duration: 3:40 mins

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Video #30
Tune into your breathing and learn more about yourself. Don’t think your breathing can make you more aware? Give this a go.
day 33
~ observing ~
Duration: 2:43 mins

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Video #33
Have you ever tried to be an observer of your own thoughts, or are you used to getting caught up in the emotion of them instead?
day 36
~ mindfulness & joy ~
Duration: 3:47 mins

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Video #36
One of the best ways to use mindfulness to create joy is to slow everything down. Mindfulness can help create peace and happiness.
day 39
~ releasing anger meditation ~
Duration: 6:23 mins

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Video #39
You may not necessarily feel as though you have anger inside, but this meditation will release any tension that tyou may have been holding on to.
day 42
~ feeling all emotions ~
Duration: 4:13 mins

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Video #42
Talking about our emotions isn’t always the easiest thing, but we need to be more open and honest to find joy and peace.
day 45
~ negative thought patterns ~
Duration: 4:08 mins

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Video #45
Have you ever found yourself trapped in negative thought patterns? A negative thought can spiral very quickly, let’s take control.
day 48
~ thoughts aren't facts ~
Duration: 5:40 mins

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Video #48
One of the most important things we should become aware of is that our thoughts are NOT facts, they are not always reality.
day 51
~ finger hug ~
Duration: 4:25 mins

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Video #51
Today’s meditation is all about giving yourself a finger hug. Sound strange?
Give it a go!