Mindfulness and Reflection
Mindfulness involves being fully present in the moment. This practice can include techniques such as meditation, deep breathing, or journaling.
- Meditation: Setting aside a few minutes each day for meditation helps clarify thoughts and reduces anxiety. Apps or guided sessions can provide structure for beginners.
- Deep Breathing: Simple breathing exercises can ground individuals when feeling overwhelmed. Inhale deeply through the nose and exhale through the mouth, repeating for five minutes.
- Journaling: Writing down thoughts can offer clarity and release tension. Keeping a gratitude journal can shift focus toward positive experiences.
Website and Apps
Recommended by Mast Cell Action
Breathworks – Offer mindfulness and compassion training including courses, products and teacher training to aid people living with pain, illness and stress.
Headroom – Is a mental health toolkit provided by the BBC.
Mindful – Is a website that contains a library of guided menditations which focus on different aspects such as sleep, movement, anxiety and more.
Mindfulness Exercises – free guided meditations and mindfulness talks, that can be downloaded.
Headspace – An app that uses science-backed meditation and mindfulness tools, to help create life-changing habits to support your mental health and find a healthier, happier you.
Smile – An app that has been designed for people managing long-term health conditions. They cover the topics that other mental health apps don’t, such as accepting a diagnosis, coping with waiting times, or caring for someone.