In this session, you will learn how mindfulness - which is a way of focusing your attention on the present moment - can help your brain work better, manage stress, think clearer, and manage your mood. You'll find out how it can help you sleep better, feel healthier, and even deal with pain more effectively. Shamash guides you on how to start practising mindfulness - starting with just 10 seconds a day and slowly increasing over time.
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Gelong Thubten is a Buddhist monk and author of Handbook for hard times, A monk’s guide to happiness and co-author of How to be human. In this session, he shares how to optimise mental performance through the mindfulness practice of being in the moment. The session explores stress reduction, mental focus and emotional resilience, and provides tools for integrating ‘micro-moments’ of mindfulness into a busy working life.

RWL '23 preview - Vanessa King and Gelong Thubten
Join Vanessa King and Gelong Thubten as they explore ideas around happiness, mindfulness, resilience and the importance of recognising a 'little win'.
We cover how science and ancient wisdom can help us increase happiness and wellbeing. There are ideas, insights and practical tips to create more happiness for yourself and those around you.

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Boost your wellbeing by following these simple tips from our guest John Sidebotham. Discover the secrets to connecting with others, staying active, being present in the moment, nurturing curiosity, and unleashing the incredible power of giving.