Resources for the General Public

This section contains social mindfulness resources for the general public.

We hope you find these public resources useful. If you are not sure where to start, how to best use the resources on this site, or how to take your practice to another level

This section contains mindfulness and meditation resources for the general public.

Mindfulness Basics

What is Mindfulness and How Do You Get Started?

Mindfulness is the simple (but not always easy) practice of paying attention on purpose—no judgement, no overthinking, just being present. It’s like giving your brain a little spa day.

This guide covers the basics to help you start your mindfulness journey—whether you’re aiming to stress less, focus more, or just keep track of those elusive car keys!

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How to Assess a Mindfulness Teacher

Imagine stepping onto a peaceful forest trail with a trusty guide at your side, pointing out the hidden gems you’d otherwise breeze right past. That’s what a great mindfulness teacher does—they help us notice life’s little wonders and keep us on track. Of course, the journey won’t always be a Sunday stroll; sometimes, it’s more like trekking over towering mountains or tiptoeing past crocodiles. That’s exactly when an experienced and skillful teacher really comes in handy. After all, who wouldn’t want a well-seasoned guide when things get a little dicey?

With mindfulness going mainstream, we’ve seen the rise of what some cheekily call “McMindfulness”—a watered-down version of the practice served with a side of corporate jargon. Then there’s the crystal-dangling, incense-wafting brigade, where mindfulness gets tangled up with new-age fluff. While some may find that comforting, it often makes things worse by encouraging avoidance of difficult emotions—the very thing mindfulness is meant to help us face.

So, how do you separate opportunistic cash-ins and sparkly imitations from teachers genuinely spreading mindfulness to workplaces, sports teams, and even the armed forces? After all, mindfulness is for everyone—but finding the right guide makes all the difference. Let’s explore.

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The “Just Worrying” Technique

Coming Articles

There are a number of articles that were previously on www.mindfulnesstraining.info, and they are being rewritten and transferred here. These include:

  • The Mindful Check-In
  • Urge Surfing
  • Mindfulness in Action
  • Mindfully Sitting with Emotions
  • Workplace Mindfulness
  • Freeing yourself from Destructive Thought Patterns
  • Pleasant Moments Calendar
  • Caring for the Carer
  • Mindfulness for Men