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Mindfulness and attention are frequently misunderstood. It is often associated with slowing down, switching off, relaxing into a calmer state. While these experiences can occur, they are not the aim. They are secondary benefits of mindfulness. A more useful way to understand mindfulness is this: Mindfulness is the ability to notice where your attention is, […]

When pressure increases, attention shifts. Recognising this, and learning how to work with it, can shape how you think, respond, and perform. Performance is not only shaped by skill. It is shaped by attention. Where attention goes, how it moves, and how you respond when it shifts will influence how effectively you function in the

A different way to understand anxiety  What does anxiety mean?  Anxiety tends to show up at particular moments. It often appears when something matters.  Before a performance. Ahead of a conversation that matters, whether it feels challenging or anticipated. When you are about to be seen, evaluated, or stepping into something that matters but feels unfamiliar.  If you’ve

How the way we consume information shapes both our thinking and our wellbeing This article was prompted by recent media exploring disinformation, big tech, and the growing role of artificial intelligence in shaping what we see, believe, and accept as true. Critical thinking and mental health are closely linked, particularly in a digital environment where

There are moments in training, work, or life when discomfort rises quickly. Your breathing shifts.Your heart rate lifts.Your thoughts become sharper and more urgent. Sometimes it happens standing on a shoreline before a swim. Sometimes it happens before pressing publish, speaking in a meeting, or stepping into a difficult conversation. And almost immediately, the mind

Lion’s mane jellyfish were present across the Bay in very high numbers in December. They have become more scattered recently, but there are still some around.Their sting is unpleasant. I have been fortunate to avoid being stung so far, despite encountering them multiple times.Visibility in the water has been poor lately… and there is a

Preparing for Meaning, Not Just Execution High-pressure moments are not shaped by physiology alone. They are also shaped by why something matters. Values and performance under pressure are closely linked, particularly when performance becomes tied to identity, values, or self-worth. When this happens, anxiety often intensifies. Rather than signalling a problem, this response usually reflects