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Live More Mindfully Every Day

Sep 12, 2021
1 min

Happy Mindfulness Day!

Happy Mindfulness Day! One of the things I love most about mindfulness is how completely discrete and portable it is - you can apply it...

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Makeda McKenzie

Sep 7, 2021
1 min

How To Start Meditating

Want To Learn How To Stress-Proof Your Days? Mindfulness meditation is a great addition to your overall health and self-care routine that...

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Mindfulness Tip: Hack Your Brain With The 10-Finger Gratitude Practice

Makeda McKenzie

Jul 30, 2021
2 min

Mindfulness Tip: Hack Your Brain With The 10-Finger Gratitude Practice

Practicing gratitude has been shown to reduce stress and improve our sense of wellbeing. Research shows that when we think about what we...

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Mindfulness Tip: Change Your Brain, Change Your Life

Makeda McKenzie

Jul 22, 2021
1 min

Mindfulness Tip: Change Your Brain, Change Your Life

Change Your Brain, Change Your Life Neuroplasticity is a term that refers to the brain's ability to change and adapt as a result of...

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The Caribbean Mindfulness Institute Returns to the International Conference on Mindfulness

Makeda McKenzie

Jul 6, 2021
1 min

The Caribbean Mindfulness Institute Returns to the International Conference on Mindfulness

Caribbean Mindfulness Institute Founder and Managing Consultant, Ms. Makeda N. McKenzie, is delighted to return to the International...

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Mindfulness Tip: 5 Tips For Using Social Media Mindfully

Makeda McKenzie

May 31, 2021
2 min

Mindfulness Tip: 5 Tips For Using Social Media Mindfully

Do you find yourself spending way too much time on social media? Whether we like it or not, the ubiquitous nature of social media seems...

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Mindfulness Tip: Don't Forget To Breathe

Makeda McKenzie

May 10, 2021
1 min

Mindfulness Tip: Don't Forget To Breathe

As we enter another lockdown... Relax your jaw... Soften your body... Close your eyes... Place your hand over your heart.... Slowly...

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Makeda McKenzie

Apr 1, 2021
1 min

Mindfulness Tip: Try Mindful Eating

Struggling to find time for your mindfulness practice? You can turn any activity into a practice opportunity once you set the intention...

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Makeda McKenzie

Mar 2, 2021
1 min

The Caribbean Mindfulness Institute In The News - Again!

Did you catch us on last night's 7 o'clock news broadcast? Our Founder and Managing Consultant, Makeda N. McKenzie, was thrilled to be...

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Mindfulness Tip: Protect Against Burnout

Makeda McKenzie

Feb 26, 2021
1 min

Mindfulness Tip: Protect Against Burnout

Burnout is now a recognised medical diagnosis and included in the World Health Organisation (WHO) International Classification of...

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Makeda McKenzie

Feb 17, 2021
1 min

3 Ways To Be More Mindful At Work 😇

Work can be stressful, but that doesn't mean we have to go through our day stressed out. Whether we're working from home or going into...

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We're Hosting the next University of Oxford Mindfulness Centre Keynote Presentation!

Makeda McKenzie

Jan 29, 2021
1 min

We're Hosting the next University of Oxford Mindfulness Centre Keynote Presentation!

Our Founder and Managing Consultant, Ms. Makeda McKenzie, is supremely honoured to be hosting the next The University of Oxford...

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Makeda McKenzie

Jan 19, 2021
1 min

The Caribbean Mindfulness Institute In The News!

Did you catch us on the 7 o'clock news last night?! The Caribbean Mindfulness Institute is honoured to be the first guest of CNC3's great...

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Makeda McKenzie

Jan 14, 2021
1 min

Mindfulness Tip: Take A Breather

Just have a couple of minutes for some mindfulness? Try taking a few mindful breaths before you start your next meeting. Simply breathe...

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Here's To The First Working Day of 2021! 😍

Makeda McKenzie

Jan 4, 2021
2 min

Here's To The First Working Day of 2021! 😍

Today is the first working day of the year! I don't know about you but I AM PUMPED!! I spent New Year's Eve reviewing my past intentions...

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The CMI speaks at the University of Oxford Mindfulness Centre!

Makeda McKenzie

Dec 12, 2020
1 min

The CMI speaks at the University of Oxford Mindfulness Centre!

Recently, I had the distinct honour of speaking to the latest cohort of participants of the University of Oxford Mindfulness Centre...

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Makeda McKenzie

Oct 28, 2020
1 min

4 Ways To Be More Mindful Everyday

Mindfulness does not have to be a huge undertaking, requiring enormous amounts of time and special props. While mindfulness meditation is...

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Makeda McKenzie

Oct 10, 2020
1 min

Happy World Mental Health Day!🎉

Mental health refers to our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It is important because it influences every aspect of our...

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Makeda McKenzie

Sep 29, 2020
1 min

Mindfulness Tip: Slow Down

When we try to multitask, we damage our brains in ways that negatively affect our well-being, mental performance, and productivity....

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4 Science-Backed Reasons Why You Should Meditate During A Pandemic

Makeda McKenzie

Aug 31, 2020
2 min

4 Science-Backed Reasons Why You Should Meditate During A Pandemic

A little stress every now and then is not something to be too concerned about, but when we are under persistent, chronic stress - such as...

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