A mindfulness exercise to develop awareness of our own thinking as opposed to being swept away by our thoughts. 

leaves on a stream.

An exercise to learn to notice our own thoughts and see them as just that - only thoughts. We can also notice that we don't need to take thoughts so seriously, hook into them or be be pushed around by them. 

thought watching (defusion)

Here is a meditation you can use for overcoming negative thinking. This is one of many meditations I have recorded for the Meditation Studio app (my favourite meditation app) – you can find more of their high quality meditations here: https://apple.co/2BAFphK

Mindfulness Meditation

Untangle Negative Thoughts, from Mediation Studio app

In the midst of our busy lives, it’s important to take time to step back and reflect. This is how we learn, grow and stay in touch with what truly matters. But it can be difficult to find time to pause and many don’t know what to focus on in that reflective time.

For that reason I have created this ten-minute mindfulness audio for you. It will help you cultivate greater self awareness, kindness and give you a space to integrate the events of your day. 

It’s best done in the evening before bed (It will also help you get a better nights sleep!) and you might even like to have a journal and pen with you so you can write some reflections in there after the practice

I encourage you to try it out for one week each day to see what effect it has on your life.

This is one of many meditations I have recorded for the Meditation Studio app (my favourite meditation app) – you can find more of their high quality meditations here: https://apple.co/2BAFphK

Rose-Bud-Thorn Meditation, from Mediation Studio app

Self-Compassion Break by Kristin Neff

20-Min Seated Meditation by Steve Hickman

20-Min Seated-Meditation by Allan-Goldstein

20-Min Body Scan by Allan Goldstein

30-Min Seated Meditation by Deborah Rana

20-Min Seated Meditation by Livia Walsh

Labeling Emotions

The UC San Diego Center for Mindfulness is a multi-faceted program of professional training, education, research and outreach intended to further the practice and integration of mindfulness into all aspects of society.

We offer a broad range of mindfulness-based programs and initiatives. Whether your interest in mindfulness is personal or professional, on behalf of a young family member or your workplace, or if you are just curious about what it is, you are invited to explore our online home. The center is a program of the UC San Diego Center for Integrative Medicine and UC San Diego School of Medicine's Department of Family Medicine and Public Health.

20-Min Seated Meditation by Steve Hickman

UCSD Center for Mindfulness