Thank you for practicing together, and for your authenticity, wisdom and kindness.

Self-care is not selfishness. By caring deeply for yourself, you are caring for me, for your colleagues, for your clients.

Finding simple ways to come home to yourself every day helps to dissipate the momentum and sense of rushing. When we come home, we nourish ourselves, offering care and energy.

There are 3 guided mindfulness practices below to help you care for your whole self.

The good news is that mindfulness is always mindfulness of something: whether it’s our breath, sound or chocolate. That means that we don’t have to be on a meditation cushion to practice. Instead, find moments where you choose to draw all your attention in and allow yourself to be truly present for that moment. Whether you’re having a cup of tea or walking to another space, let yourself be in your body, and rest in that awareness.

You can choose one or two ‘anchors’ and commit to practicing when you encounter them: a particular door or stairway, the moment when you’ve parked the car or walking towards a building - choose something simple and everyday and then practice to strengthen your ability to move with ease and be present, open and free. I have three calligraphies below by Thich Nhat Hanh that you can print out: you can hang them as a reminder (beside a computer or door or light switch). They can help you every day to come home to your precious self.