Everyday Mindfulness

The other day, a friend of mine told me that they were starting to have real problems with anxiety and asked me how you "got into" mindfulness. Before we met to talk about it, I made some notes for them to take away. Basically, there were four headings as follows:

Apps
Websites
Books
Courses

And then notes under each section. At the end of it, I looked at it and thought: "that looks quite neat, and comprehensive. We should have something like that on the site."

On the top navigation bar, where we have:
what is mindfulness? »
resources »
categories »
write for us
help us

Learn Mindfulness could possibly be another option on there, or it could sit under resources?

I just wanted to open this up for discussion, in the interests of us being a community.

Great idea! I really like the idea of a resource section, where we could find or share books, apps, podcasts, etc. I'm always on the hunt for resources to inspire and refresh my mindfulness practice!

I think that's a great idea. One that I would definitely have used and continue to if it had recommendations etc, as debbieko said.

I think it would be good as a proper section on the navigation bar, that way it could evolve and be found faster by newcomers.

I'll watch with interest.

I think that would be helpful for everyone, but especially those new to the practice.

What is Mindfulness? should include a link to the Learn Mindfulness section as they're closely interrelated and to me the next step after a newcomer reads the What is Mindfulness page. If I click on What is Mindfulness? I'd expect there to be a link to a resource on the page that allows me to learn the practice, if it's not on the page itself (which is OK, a separate page for resources to help you learn the practice might even be better).

Also, separating this section/link from Resources to me would be very helpful. To me, most won't automatically assume this basic "101" learn the practice page/section would be under the Resources section, although for good measure I'd also include a link to the page on the Resources page so that you make sure to cover all your bases.

Good point Matt!
Peter

How about a FAQ page? We often get the same questions. Might be a good idea to have a page about those, and their answers.
Peter

"How about a FAQ page?"

This is the best idea since Fred Flintstone invented sliced bread.
I'm definitely in.

MattValentine wrote:I think that would be helpful for everyone, but especially those new to the practice.

What is Mindfulness? should include a link to the Learn Mindfulness section as they're closely interrelated and to me the next step after a newcomer reads the What is Mindfulness page. If I click on What is Mindfulness? I'd expect there to be a link to a resource on the page that allows me to learn the practice, if it's not on the page itself (which is OK, a separate page for resources to help you learn the practice might even be better).

Also, separating this section/link from Resources to me would be very helpful. To me, most won't automatically assume this basic "101" learn the practice page/section would be under the Resources section, although for good measure I'd also include a link to the page on the Resources page so that you make sure to cover all your bases.

These ideas really do make sense, that's actually how my mind works

'Learn' under 'what is mindfulness' is a great idea.

I love the idea of an FAQ too. We should start a topic about it soon...

The only downside to a FAQ section is that it would lessen debate, and you find it already too quiet. Just something to bare in mind.
Peter