
The complexity of today's world can put a strain on our mental health. A 2018 study by the Mental Health Foundation revealed that last year 74% of people interviewed had suffered from a level of stress that was unable to manage or felt overwhelmed.
To manage stress and build resilience to stressful situations, it is important to know about proactive ways to strengthen our mental well-being. One method cited by the NHS that could prove useful for many of us is so-called mindfulness. There is much talk about it in newspapers and magazines, but do we really know what it means?
Mindfulness is the act of paying attention to the present moment, the world around us, our thoughts and feelings and us...