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by Niccy
Fri Nov 29, 2013 2:26 pm
Forum: New practitioners
Topic: Stuck on week 5
Replies: 17
Views: 7974

Re: Stuck on week 5

Keep at it but don't try too hard. It's about doing it, not doing it well or badly. Good luck
by Niccy
Fri Nov 29, 2013 2:25 pm
Forum: New practitioners
Topic: Stuck on week 5
Replies: 17
Views: 7974

Re: Stuck on week 5

Hi there. I'm also very rational and analyse my thoughts all the time. I use Headspace which is an online guided meditation tool which is really helpful. The key for me is just learning to notice and experience my thoughts and feelings without making judgements or over analysing
by Niccy
Thu Nov 28, 2013 8:41 pm
Forum: New practitioners
Topic: Meditating my way out of depression - part 2
Replies: 2
Views: 1665

Meditating my way out of depression - part 2

A work in progress. So, I'm still meditating, now on Headspace Take 20 which I love. It helps calm my mind. It's not that I stop thinking, or the critical voice in my head shuts up (if only) - I am beginning to realise that I am only human after all - it's that I am starting to see my thoughts and f...
by Niccy
Sun Nov 17, 2013 10:04 pm
Forum: Mindfulness Resources
Topic: Get some headspace
Replies: 5
Views: 4199

Re: Get some headspace

I also really like his voice. I've just read his bookwhich is really interesting
by Niccy
Sun Nov 17, 2013 6:32 pm
Forum: Mindfulness Resources
Topic: Get some headspace
Replies: 5
Views: 4199

Get some headspace

Does anyone else use the headspace online meditation tool? I'm on Take 15 and really enjoying it. Interested to hear other people's experiences
by Niccy
Sun Nov 17, 2013 6:30 pm
Forum: New practitioners
Topic: Meditating my way out of depression
Replies: 7
Views: 4498

Re: Meditating my way out of depression

Thanks both :)
by Niccy
Sun Nov 17, 2013 12:09 pm
Forum: New practitioners
Topic: How or where do I start?
Replies: 7
Views: 3805

Re: How or where do I start?

I recommend headspace - online guided meditation. It works for me, and there are some great videos and helpful links
by Niccy
Sat Nov 16, 2013 9:27 pm
Forum: New practitioners
Topic: Meditating my way out of depression
Replies: 7
Views: 4498

Meditating my way out of depression

In the midst of yet another episode of anxiety and depression, I went on a yoga and meditation weekend ina beautiful and very peaceful centre in South Wales. Although I have been practicing yoga for a while. This was my first experience of meditation. I arrived home after the weekend feeling much ca...