Mindfulness

Everybody needs support at some point in their lives and it’s great to be surrounded by people who can offer you help from time to time. On the other side, it is very easy to become dependent on everyone around you for help in all aspects of your life and that’s why it is important to learn the art of self-sufficiency. Developing self-sufficiency attributes to our overall wellness and taking charge of our own lives can help to build the confidence needed to stand on our own two feet.

Mindfulness is one of our key pillars at Enrich and is the practice of gently focusing your awareness on the present moment, being aware of where you are, what you are feeling, what you are doing, without being overly reactive or overwhelmed. Taking 10-20 minutes to practice mindfulness per day has been found to have significant benefits to overall wellness, enhancing brain function and overall physical and mental health.

A habit is something that is routine to you that you repeat. This automatic action is informed by contextual ques and can have a positive or negative impact on you and those around you. When building a new habit, you are putting your old habits behind and beginning a new journey, and it is essential to plan attainable long-term habits, they can start off small and gradually, modify the habit to reach the desired goal. The key is to be consistent with whatever you chose to begin.

December is a time to celebrate, spend time with friends and family, and wind down the year. An important part of a healthy diet is the ability to truly be in the moment and enjoy food, without feelings of guilt and knowing that food is more than just fuel. Join us to explore some tips for eating mindfully in the holiday season, in a way that makes us feel satisfied and joyful during the crazy period.

What a year we’ve had, here in Enrich’s education hub! We hope you have gained some insight and new knowledge to help you along your health and wellness journey, and have made some positive steps. Join us in revisiting some of the content we made for you this year, and take some time to reflect on all that you have achieved using our prompts.

Meditation is an ancient practice that has been used for thousands of years, in different forms and cultures. However, it is still highly relevant and useful today, as it has been shown to have benefits for our brain, our mental health, and our overall wellbeing.