Savouring the good things helps our minds!
Hi Neighbours – I was lucky to spend last week in the Coromandel, off grid, offline. The incredible natural beauty pushed away all the thoughts of my everyday life! I remembered neuroscientist Rick Hansen’s advice to really savour any pleasant experience. He says the brain is like Velcro for negative experiences, but Teflon for positive ones – we remember negative things more easily than positive things.
He suggests that we ‘tilt towards the good’ in order to level the playing field. He says if we spend time savouring and enjoying a good experience, more neurons fire and thus wire together, actually changing our brains for the better. So to balance out the challenging times, see if you can "Take in the good" to even things out. Take care - Eve
If you want to experience more good things for your mind, come and soothe body and mind with a small group for a gentle mindfulness session of ease and peace. The session includes gentle movement and relaxing simple meditation.
Next one is on Monday 17 March 1.30 - 2.45pm, Meadowbank Community Centre. Come and see what it is like! Contact me - the first session free, then Koha welcome. 021 255 1485
Ongoing on the 3rd Monday of the month.
Click Read More to find out more about what I do - I also offer one-on-one mental wellbeing sessions, a group for experienced meditators, and custom courses for group bookings.
www.everudkinmindfulness.co.nz...
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Pet sitting/ Dog boarding
Hi everyone,
We’re staying local over the holidays and offering dog sitting and boarding for anyone who’s been caught out by last-minute changes or can’t find a spot for their dog.
Calm, home environment and lots of care. Happy to answer questions and see if we’re the right match. 🐾
Please message me if you’d like to chat.
Some Choice News!
Many New Zealand gardens aren’t seeing as many monarch butterflies fluttering around their swan plants and flower beds these days — the hungry Asian paper wasp has been taking its toll.
Thanks to people like Alan Baldick, who’s made it his mission to protect the monarch, his neighbours still get to enjoy these beautiful butterflies in their own backyards.
Thinking about planting something to invite more butterflies, bees, and birds into your garden?
Thanks for your mahi, Alan! We hope this brings a smile!
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