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CraigJ123
Posts: 74
Practice Mindfulness Since: 01 Jan 2017

Wed Jul 22, 2020 11:20 am  

lol.

I managed to have a nap early yesterday afternoon so was still awake late last night. I do a body scan / become mindful of my body weight to relax myself and have a deep sleep. Worked a treat. Had so many years of not being able to sleep before I found mindfulness / meditation.

I beleive I have IBS as I'm very minful of my stomach rumblings. I'm on soup at the moment to find out if this helps ease. My diet leaves a lot to be desired.

CraigJ123
Posts: 74
Practice Mindfulness Since: 01 Jan 2017

Fri Sep 18, 2020 1:58 pm  

Feel like even when I catch up on sleep it's not enough. I think when I was meditating and had less sleep, I felt more refreshed, so going to try find time to meditate more if I can. Focusing on not eating everything in the freezer these next few weeks also.

I've been getting a bit frustrated and annoyed with having to pick up other people's slack so hoping mindfulness can be of use here!

CraigJ123
Posts: 74
Practice Mindfulness Since: 01 Jan 2017

Wed Oct 14, 2020 5:06 pm  

Been struggling with meditation, so plan b doing a bit more of mindfulness, but did find counting in between breaths to be helpful, something which I forgot and haven't done in a while.

I'm so pleased I found mindfulness though since about 5 years ago.

JonW
Team Member
Posts: 2897
Practice Mindfulness Since: 08 Dec 2012
Location: In a field, somewhere

Thu Oct 15, 2020 5:58 pm  

By 'mindfulness', presumably you are referring to body scans, walking meditation, mindful movement etc.?
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CraigJ123
Posts: 74
Practice Mindfulness Since: 01 Jan 2017

Mon Oct 19, 2020 2:45 pm  

I believe so. I used to be quite focused on the body scans which I do when I lie in bed, but get distracted by thoughts a lot more than I used to. Usually rude thoughts! I can't use earphones as the Mrs thinks I'm being ignorant also, so may need to do it when she's not in. Just thought as she's started doing nightshift, I can do them on a night time!

CraigJ123
Posts: 74
Practice Mindfulness Since: 01 Jan 2017

Tue Oct 20, 2020 4:10 pm  

Did a youtube mindfulness session today. I think I fell asleeep. Was good though so going to do some more. Going to do some minfulness weightloss music listening also as the weight is not going down!

CraigJ123
Posts: 74
Practice Mindfulness Since: 01 Jan 2017

Tue Oct 27, 2020 11:31 am  

Had no issues getting to sleep of late with an annoying cat waking me up several times every night!

Anyone ever do a relaxation process to get to sleep and tell youself what time to wake up? A friend once told me this many years ago and it's quite accurate (I still set my alarm when need be though!).

CraigJ123
Posts: 74
Practice Mindfulness Since: 01 Jan 2017

Tue Nov 03, 2020 5:42 pm  

Somehow was wide awake between 1am and 3am. Struggled to do any meditation. Woke up shattered at 7am. Hoping for a better sleep tonight.

CraigJ123
Posts: 74
Practice Mindfulness Since: 01 Jan 2017

Wed Nov 11, 2020 4:00 pm  

Going to try do mindfulness and meditation during daytime as don't seem to be able to get in the zone on a night time.

JonW
Team Member
Posts: 2897
Practice Mindfulness Since: 08 Dec 2012
Location: In a field, somewhere

Wed Nov 11, 2020 5:44 pm  

Hi Craig.
Why not join us on Zoom for a group meditation, led by myself? Details below.
Cheers,
Jon
Jon leads the Everyday Mindfulness group meditation on Zoom every Monday/Friday, 6pm London-time. FREE.
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