Tag Archives: Mindfulness

Using the ACT Matrix to Help You to Be The Person You Want to Be…More Often

Posted on July 29, 2015 by

I use the ACT matrix a lot in my workshops and with my coaching clients… and on myself! It is a tool that helps to build mindfulness, self-awareness and valued living. It is based on contextual behavioural science and is … Continue reading →

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Little Things Lead to Sucess At Work

Posted on May 19, 2015 by

We tend to remember the big choices we make and think they determine the course of our life. Whilst it is true that these larger choices are important. It is actually our micro-behaviours that ultimately determine our success. Continue reading →

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Working in a harsh environment can mess you up more than you think…

Posted on July 11, 2013 by

Have you ever had to survive a harsh environment at work? This woman has… Most of us have lived through an unpleasant time at work. When it ends, we sigh with relief and assume all will now be fine. Unfortunately … Continue reading →

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Noticing How Desire Can Pull You Away From Your Values

Posted on February 26, 2013 by

When does desire pull you away from your values? It might be the impulse to buy more stuff that you don’t really need; watch TV instead of doing some exercise; let work dominate your  life; make poor choices that change your … Continue reading →

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Closing the intention-behaviour gap

Posted on February 16, 2013 by

Over Christmas I put on an additional 3kg. I have been getting rid of it ever since and I have realised that losing weight is a fantastic practice in psychological flexibility.  Just about every minute of the day there are … Continue reading →

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Growing Compassion in Organisations

Posted on December 20, 2012 by

Hello! I am so excited to be joining “Working with ACT” exactly two years to the day since Rob and Rachel started this wonderful blog. Working with mindfulness and values is a big part of my professional and personal life. … Continue reading →

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What To Do With Feelings of Shame

Posted on October 11, 2012 by

Do you think it is bad to feel ashamed? In this interview, Maarten Aalberse suggests that we have a tendency to feel ashamed about feeling shame and that this causes us problems. He suggests responding to those feelings with empathy … Continue reading →

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