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Join us for our online mindfulness group // Tues 31st March, 7-8pm AEDT // Guest facilitator: Smiling Mind

Unknown userMember11 Mar 2020, 2:49 pm AEDT

Join us for our online mindfulness group // Tues 31st March, 7-8pm AEDT // Guest facilitator: Smiling Mind

On March 31st we will be running a one hour online event with a totally different approach 😍 Alongside @Former-Member and @SmilingMind we will be running a live group mindfulness exercise between 7-8pm AEDT.

Mindfulness meditation has been proven to improve our concentration and reduce ruminative thinking that contributes to the high levels of stress. Within our own community and the broader community mindfulness is a valuable tool to employ, we look forward to implementing it together - right here in this thread!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aNCB1MZDgQA

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I'm new here - what is the event about?

This online shared event intends to bring together people living with complex mental health issues and their carers in an online setting, ensuring we are collaboratively allowing time for ourselves (and our minds) away from the stressors of our recovery journey. Check back soon for more info on the format!

How do I get involved?

Conscious Mindfulness takes place right here! It's text based, so no software is needed. During the session, to keep up with the latest posts hit the 'refresh' button on your browser for the latest posts (it doesn't automatically update). Keep an eye for page numbers at the top & bottom of the page, and jump to the highest page number for the most recent post.

Throughout the session, the facilitator will put discussion points and questions out for you to consider, usually asking for your own experience on the topic. To contribute to the session, just hit the 'reply' button and share your thoughts. No answers are right or wrong and everyone is welcome to get involved.

What time does this event start in my timezone?

AEDT- 7pm
AEST- 6pm
ACDT- 6:30pm
ACST- 5:30pm
WST- 4pm

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In response to: Join us for our online mindfulness group // Tues 31st March, 7-8pm AEDT // Guest facilitator: Smiling Mind

SmilingMindContributor31 Mar 2020, 8:07 pm AEDT

Re: Join us for our online mindfulness group // Tues 31st March, 7-8pm AEDT // Guest facilitator: Smiling Mind

@Snowie Many of us are way harder on ourselves than we ever would be others. Self-kindness, just like mindfulness, is something we can develop and practice. When you notice you're being hard on yourself it can be helpful to pause and ask yourself what you would say to someone else you cared about.

You might also like to try the 'Self-Compassion' meditation in the Relationships Program in the Smiling Mind App.

In response to: Join us for our online mindfulness group // Tues 31st March, 7-8pm AEDT // Guest facilitator: Smiling Mind

SmilingMindContributor31 Mar 2020, 8:08 pm AEDT

Re: Join us for our online mindfulness group // Tues 31st March, 7-8pm AEDT // Guest facilitator: Smiling Mind

@DrZoidberg you're so welcome, I'm glad it's helpful!

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WindflowersContributor31 Mar 2020, 8:09 pm AEDT

Re: Join us for our online mindfulness group // Tues 31st March, 7-8pm AEDT // Guest facilitator: Smiling Mind

@Former-Member I do have the app but have fallen out of using it!! Tonight was a really good prompt to remind me and get me back into it. Can I also say my gosh I do find technology such as tonight z huge challenge!! Almost harder than the mindfulness.😆

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Unknown userMember31 Mar 2020, 8:09 pm AEDT

Re: Join us for our online mindfulness group // Tues 31st March, 7-8pm AEDT // Guest facilitator: Smiling Mind

As we wrap up team I just want to say a huge thanks to @Snowie @Windflowers @DrZoidberg @Shaz51 @Former-Member @SmilingMind and any other who stopped by for getting involed on our first mindfulness event, it goes pretty quick that one hour session! It's a tricky time at the moment with COVID19, so as a reminder please know the SANE Community is always here to support you - we have a thread on it here As well as an entire community to support you with any challenge you may be up against with your mental health.

@SmilingMind we can't thank you enough for your involvement tonight, the meditation we all took part in is available via the Smiling Mind App which seems to be a bit of a game changer in terms of emotional wellbeing. It's also totally free!

@SmilingMind any last thoughts before we wrap up?

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SmilingMindContributor31 Mar 2020, 8:11 pm AEDT

Re: Join us for our online mindfulness group // Tues 31st March, 7-8pm AEDT // Guest facilitator: Smiling Mind

@Windflowers absolutely! Even brief moments of respite and calm, in-between the busyness, are really good for us. And the more we practice and perservere (with kindness and gentleness!) the less bothered we are by the busyness and distraction. We change our relationship to our inner experience rather than resisting it so much and in turn that helps us access more peace. Thanks for sharing!

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Unknown userMember31 Mar 2020, 8:12 pm AEDT

Re: Join us for our online mindfulness group // Tues 31st March, 7-8pm AEDT // Guest facilitator: Smiling Mind

Refresh browser > Post > Reply etc @Windflowers

totally hear you!

The SANE Forums team are actually in the process of brainstorming ways to make these events more user friendly at the moment, if you have any feedback please hit us up! team@saneforums.org

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WindflowersContributor31 Mar 2020, 8:12 pm AEDT

Re: Join us for our online mindfulness group // Tues 31st March, 7-8pm AEDT // Guest facilitator: Smiling Mind

@SmilingMind thanks for being so encouraging!

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SmilingMindContributor31 Mar 2020, 8:14 pm AEDT

Re: Join us for our online mindfulness group // Tues 31st March, 7-8pm AEDT // Guest facilitator: Smiling Mind

Thanks so much for having me @Former-Member and to everyone for taking part and sharing your experience and reflections.

You might like to check out the Smiling Mind App and website www.smilingmind.com.au The App is completely free and there are lots of resources on our website which I hope you will find helpful and supportive at this time. We've been busy creating resources designed to help support people as we grapple with the challenge and uncertainty of COVID-19 - do check it out!

Thank you so much again. Take good care everyone!

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DrZoidbergSenior Contributor31 Mar 2020, 8:15 pm AEDT

Re: Join us for our online mindfulness group // Tues 31st March, 7-8pm AEDT // Guest facilitator: Smiling Mind

Thanks so much for providing this, and thanks everybody I learned a lot of tips

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SnowieSenior Contributor31 Mar 2020, 8:17 pm AEDT

Re: Join us for our online mindfulness group // Tues 31st March, 7-8pm AEDT // Guest facilitator: Smiling Mind

Thanks @SmilingMind and @Former-Member

Really enjoyed tonights mindfulness and discussion.

Will try again before I go to bed!

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