When we feel responsible for everything and everyone around us, we begin to find ourselves frustrated, stressed and with a huge sense of guilt when things don’t go well.

But the reality is that we can’t solve the problems of others or take responsibility for their happiness. This doesn’t mean that we don’t care what happens to them, but simply that we respect them enough not to interfere in their decision-making…

One of the most common experiences as we begin our Mindfulness practice is astonishment. Most of the people I accompany in therapy feel deeply shocked when they begin to realise the state of mental turmoil in which they live almost constantly…

One of the most common myths about Mindfulness is that it exclusively brings states of peace and happiness, and that practising Mindfulness is some kind of magical solution that will eradicate at a stroke whatever is causing problems in our life…

In this post, we highlight five more ways in which Mindfulness can help you to enjoy these holidays in a healthier and more authentic way…

Christmas is a time to share, celebrate, spend time with loved ones, and reconnect with people or places you haven’t seen for a while. These situations, in theory, should be a source of joy and well-being, but they can also be a source of stress and conflict…

December is the ideal time to connect with new ideas, set new goals and create projects that motivate us and help us to grow. A vision board will help you get in touch with your subconscious, in a way that’s both subtle and fun.

It’s easy to lose yourself when you have so many responsibilities, so many tasks that demand your attention. However, if you don’t learn to stop, to find a balance between family life, work and personal time, it’s highly likely that you’ll end up suffering the consequences…

The practice that we know today as Mindfulness has its origin in one of the oldest forms of meditation, Vipassana meditation. Its cultivation helps us to acquire a clearer awareness of what is happening at the same time as it is happening.

In this sense, we could define Mindfulness as a way to develop our ability to be truly present…

Impermanence is one of those concepts that you understand intellectually: “Life is continual change”, “Nothing stays the same, everything is in flux”, “We begin to die when we are born”…

These are truths that we know and repeat, but you don’t really understand them until you experience them. Until they touch your heart and you have no choice but to confront them head-on…

Throughout the centuries, most spiritual traditions have used stories as the preferred method to guide us towards a deeper and more meaningful life. When we read or listen to a story, paying conscious attention, we open ourselves to the possibility that a profound transformation takes place inside us.

On this occasion, I would like to share with you a story from oriental Sufi literature. It’s called “This too shall pass”…