A Preventative Approach to Mental Health: Five Ways to Bring Self-Care into your Life

16 Nov 2021 | Health and Wellness, Mindfulness, Stress Reduction

Preventative Model  Our current health model is reactive rather than preventative. The notion that many health issues can be prevented through daily habits and lifestyle changes isn’t exclusive to physical health. Mental health exists on a continuum and works... Read more

How To Use Self-Compassion as a Form of Self-Care

29 Oct 2021 | Mindfulness

Healing through Self-Compassion “I’m going to fail; I just know it,” Andrea thought to herself before she started preparing for her exam. Then, her anxiety started to worsen, and she struggled to focus.  Even though Andrea had done well in school,... Read more

NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS: KICK THAT BAD HABIT

8 Mar 2016 | Mindfulness

(as published in Liv Magazine) Whether you’re a smoker, espresso drinker, or chronic Facebook-checker, most of us have a habit we’d like cut down on, or even quit altogether. We speak to Joanne Schmitt from The Cabin and Dr. Quratulain Zaidi from MindnLife for some... Read more

HOW TO BE A MINDFUL PARENT

8 Mar 2016 | Mindfulness, Parenting

(as published in Expat Living) Mindfulness is much more than just a buzzword. As DR QURATULAIN ZAIDI of MindNLife explains, it’s being increasingly adopted as a parenting tool – and with considerable success. Mindfulness has gone mainstream. In 2015, there were over... Read more