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Makeda McKenzie
- Sep 21, 2021
- 1 min
About The Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (M.B.S.R) Programme
Starting October 3rd, I'll be teaching the groundbreaking 8-week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (M.B.S.R) programme live and online via Zoom. Through discussion and experiential exercises, you will gain practical skills to help bring mindfulness into your daily life. In addition, you will learn tools to help you to: - approach life with more composure, energy, understanding, and enthusiasm; - cope more effectively with both short-term and long-term stressful situations; a
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Makeda McKenzie
- Mar 18, 2020
- 2 min
Using Mindfulness to S.T.O.P Stressing
I'm so grateful that I have my mindfulness practice to draw on at a time like now. Like most people, recent world events have at times caused me to feel frightened, confused, and anxious - sometimes all at once. With mindfulness, I've been able to keep my emotions in check so that I have a (mostly) steady and calm mind - which is especially helpful at this time. The STOP technique is a popular mindfulness practice that helps create a little space between ourselves and our wo
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Makeda McKenzie
- Jan 10, 2020
- 1 min
Our 2019 Year In Review (Hint: It was EPIC!)
Happy New Year!
When I formed my company in 2017, my vision was to bring stress relief right to the source of stress for many - the workplace. 2019 saw the Caribbean Mindfulness Institute grow from strength to strength - and we know we could not have done it without your support. Last year was filled with many special moments for us. Whether it was traveling to Barbados to speak at an international mindfulness conference, being featured in the local press, or delivering our
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Makeda McKenzie
- Aug 14, 2019
- 1 min
Sneaky Ways Stress Affects Us
Stress has a sneaky way of wreaking havoc on our minds and bodies, and the worst part is, we sometimes only realise this when it's too late. According to the American Institute of Stress if you exhibit any of the following symptoms, you may be suffering from chronic stress: 1. Frequent headaches, jaw clenching or pain 2. Neck ache, back pain, muscle spasms 3. Dry mouth, problems swallowing 4. Frequent urination 5. Difficulty in making decisions 6. Reduced work efficiency or
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