by Justin Standfield Mindfulness meditation can be a great tool for improving mental health and reducing stress. During Mental Health Awareness Week 2023, try incorporating a basic mindfulness meditation into your daily routine. Begin by finding a quiet and comfortable space, sit with your back straight and just start to... read more →
May
15
May
02
by Justin Standfield I was facilitating a leadership development programme recently with a group of managers employed by one of Incendo's clients in the legal sector. As often happens with this particular group, we concluded the session with people sharing business and personal development books that they'd been reading. One... read more →
Apr
05
by Justin Standfield Tracing 'star breaths' with your finger is a simple and effective way to improve your wellbeing in those moments when you need something instantly. This practice involves tracing the shape of a star with your finger while taking smooth, deep breaths. The act of tracing the star... read more →
Mar
25
by Justin Standfield A young couple, Simon and Laura, moved into a new neighbourhood. The next morning while they were in the kitchen eating breakfast, Laura saw her neighbour hanging washing outside to dry. “That laundry isn't very clean; she doesn’t know how to wash properly. Maybe she needs to... read more →
Feb
07
by Justin Standfield The theme for 2023’s Children’s Mental Health Week (6-12 February) is ‘Let's Connect’. This is about making meaningful connections for all, during Children’s Mental Health Week – and beyond. People thrive in communities, and this connection is vital for our wellbeing. When we have healthy connections –... read more →
Jan
20
by Justin Standfield Here’s a photo I took this morning while I was on a short stroll around the farm where Incendo is based. The other day I posted a similar picture on LinkedIn while I was on an early morning walk near the office and underneath it I used the... read more →
Dec
13
by Justin Standfield I would guess that all of us know how damaging negativity can be - some might even describe it as toxic at times, given the impact that extreme negativity can have on our lives and our wellbeing. I wonder…am I the only person who has avoided someone... read more →
Nov
20
by Justin Standfield During an online mindfulness and wellbeing course I’m running for one of Incendo’s clients in the care sector, a participant highlighted an obstacle to practising meditation which they’d encountered: namely, sleepiness. Experiencing different levels of drowsiness while meditating is completely normal and it certainly doesn’t mean you’re... read more →
Oct
28
by Justin Standfield I first discovered the work of Virginia Satir over 15 years ago as part of my NLP Practitioner training at that time. She is considered to be a pioneer in the therapy world who created some amazing concepts that continue to help individuals, families and couples to... read more →
Sep
01
by Justin Standfield 6th September is National Read A Book Day. For some people, reading is their ultimate form of relaxation and enjoyment. For others, reading can seem like a bit of a chore. No matter which category you fall into, I encourage you to embrace National Read A... read more →