Mental Wellness

Martial Arts and Mindfulness: cultivating present-moment awareness

Martial Arts and Mindfulness: cultivating present-moment awareness

Mindfulness is a state of present-moment awareness characterised by non-judgmental attention to one's thoughts, feelings, and sensations. It involves paying attention to the present moment with openness and curiosity without getting lost in the past or the future.

On the other hand, martial arts are a physical practice encompassing various forms of combat training. Martial arts disciplines emphasise values such as respect, humility, self-control, and perseverance, which align with the principles of mindfulness, making martial arts an ideal platform for incorporating mindfulness practices to enhance mental well-being and reduce stress.

In this week’s guest blog, Richard Sison explores the connection between Mindfulness and Martial Arts, and shares practical techniques for incorporating Mindfulness in Martial Arts training.

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Define your own success to live a happier, healthier life

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Define your own success to live a happier, healthier life

How often do you consider what you are really working towards – happiness or success?

In this week’s guest post, Life Coach Simon Tomkins explains why the key to a happy, healthy life lies in questioning and defining what success means to you, and shares his top coaching tips to help you align your values and goals.

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Mindful in the Matrix: Balancing Technology and Mental Health

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Mindful in the Matrix: Balancing Technology and Mental Health

The digital revolution has changed the way we live, work, and communicate, but it has also brought about new challenges for our mental health. With the constant barrage of notifications, distractions, and social comparisons on our devices, it's more important than ever to find a balance between the benefits and drawbacks of technology. 

This week Sienna Martin, Co-Founder of KrispCall, delves into the relationship between technology and mental health, and provides a comprehensive overview of the issue including data, facts, statistics, and wellness tips.

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15 Ideas for Random Acts of Kindness at Work

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15 Ideas for Random Acts of Kindness at Work

This year, Random Acts of Kindness Day lands on 17th February, a key time of year to encourage us all to celebrate the many ways we can be kind to ourselves and influence positivity in the lives of others.

Life can sometimes feel weighed down with challenges, though there’s also immense beauty to recognise - particularly during these times of global economic uncertainty, it’s more important than ever to remind ourselves to be kind to one another and to give others hope. A small, random act of kindness really can go a long way, and make a big impact in someone’s day.

In the lead up to this awareness day, and in recognition of all the work we do at Calmer to support entrepreneurs, freelancers and business teams, guest writer Rebecca Leigh shares 15 ideas for random acts of kindness at work.

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The power of gratitude: 5 ways it can improve your mental health

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The power of gratitude: 5 ways it can improve your mental health

“Thank you.” Two simple words, with a big impact when shared from the heart. It’s also often among the first words we learn to speak in a different language.

Taking the time to engage in some acts of gratitude can indeed help you live a fulfilled life. Gratitude has a direct impact on our mental health and it can help us become happier in life, and view life in a more meaningful way.

This week’s guest blog features Jessica Robinson, writing her second blog for Calmer to share her perspective on the link between gratitude and our mental health, and five ways we can utilise gratitude to boost our wellbeing.