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What is mindfulness, and how do you actually practice it? This podcast fromJust Breathe Founder Michael James Wong shares personal stories, guidance and techniques to help you understand what mindfulness actually means and how to use it in the real world. Each episode offers a simple daily intention, giving you the tools and inspiration to help to start each day with Good Intentions. To learn more about us visit Justbreatheproject.com or follow us Instagram @justbreathe
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When was the last time you really enjoyed eating? Not whilst watching TV, writing an email or even just while chatting to a friend. In this episode Michael takes us through a mindful eating exercise, with a piece of chocolate (you can choose your own snack if you don't have any chocolate to hand). This podcast from Just Breathe Founder, Michael Jam…
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When was the last time you said no, when you really wanted to say yes. Often we shy away from new and different things because we are embarrassed, worried or feel out of control. But sometimes to make the most of life - you need to say yes. This podcast from Just Breathe Founder, Michael James Wong combines personal anecdotes, guidance and techniqu…
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Do you make time to be nice, to yourself? What are the things on your list of non-negotiables, and do you make time for them or did you just realise you can't remember the last time you gave yourself a moment - for you, and you alone. This podcast from Just Breathe Founder, Michael James Wong combines personal anecdotes, guidance and techniques to …
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When was the last time you threw yourself into something at 110%? Often when our minds are focused on one thing, and one thing only we forget to come up for air. In this episode Michael explains the importance of finding the ease in the effort. This podcast from Just Breathe Founder, Michael James Wong combines personal anecdotes, guidance and tech…
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It’s important to recognise that not everything in the world of mindfulness is about positivity. So get out there and acknowledge all the wonderful and interesting things you can do, and share what you are capable of with the world - but remember that we don’t need to be everything to everyone. You might not be the world’s greatest mathematician, a…
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How often do you stop to appreciate what's good in your life? We spend so much of our time thinking about what's next, that we don't take a moment to pause and take in the good things headed our way. In this episode Michael discusses the importance of stopping to say - yes this is great. This podcast from Just Breathe Founder, Michael James Wong co…
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We spend our lives honing our skillsets, and we're celebrated for what we are naturally good at. But what happens if we spend time on the things we’re not so good at? It might take time, in fact we might never be great - but does that matter? This podcast from Just Breathe Founder, Michael James Wong combines personal anecdotes, guidance and techni…
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We often associate a life of luxury with money, but in a time-poor world is the most luxurious thing we can offer ourselves a little space? Perhaps your idea of luxury isn’t a holiday, or a fancy car - but instead it’s an afternoon nap, or a walk in the park? Let's make the simple things in life - our essentials. This podcast from Just Breathe Foun…
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What is your definition of perfection? Success, the dream, the final masterpiece… what does that look like? They say practice makes perfect, how can we ever achieve perfection when each persons version of ‘perfect’ is different? This podcast from Just Breathe Founder, Michael James Wong combines personal anecdotes, guidance and techniques to help y…
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What does kindness mean to you? Is kindness a luxury saved for those with time and money, or perhaps it should be saved it for the people we think deserve it - but how much would our days change if we all showed a little more kindness and compassion? This podcast from Just Breathe Founder, Michael James Wong combines personal anecdotes, guidance an…
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Do you always expect the worst? When we become so consumed with the idea that everything is about to go wrong it can be a difficult rut to get out of. In this episode Michael talks about his own experiences of doubt, and ways to see the light when it feels like nothing is going your way. This podcast from Just Breathe Founder, Michael James Wong co…
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Is apologising just the fastest way out of the moment? We say sorry so often that it never really feels that sincere. In this episode Michael offers a mindful practice to help you use the word sorry - like you mean it. This podcast from Just Breathe Founder, Michael James Wong combines personal anecdotes, guidance and techniques to help you underst…
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When do you decide to say I Love You? Is it saved for that someone special, and does it always have to be saved for ‘the one’. In this episode Michael challenges us to think about what love means to us, and why we only save it for the ones we think deserve our undivided attention. This podcast from Just Breathe Founder, Michael James Wong combines …
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How often do we celebrate the ordinary? Often we’re so lost in the pursuit of the new and shiny that we forget to acknowledge the things that are good in our lives. In this episode of Good Intentions we learn more about the art of appreciation. This podcast from Just Breathe Founder, Michael James Wong combines personal anecdotes, guidance and tech…
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When we rush through life we often forget to enjoy the simple things in life - so yes, this episode is indeed about drinking tea. In fact, it's really to encourage you give yourself a break today and enjoy a moment of quiet. This podcast from Just Breathe Founder, Michael James Wong combines personal anecdotes, guidance and techniques to help you u…
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We tell children that they should always say please and thank you, but do we tell them why? In this episode Michael talks about courtesy, expectations and respect - and the importance of saying please like you mean it. This podcast from Just Breathe Founder, Michael James Wong combines personal anecdotes, guidance and techniques to help you underst…
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We spend so much of our lives being very serious adults - but why? In this episode Michael discusses the value of a simple moment of human compassion and connection, and why we should make time for them in our day. This podcast from Just Breathe Founder, Michael James Wong combines personal anecdotes, guidance and techniques to help you understand …
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Do you find it difficult to make eye contact? Does it become a challenge to really focus on the conversation? In this episode Michael talks about what happens when you make this sometimes challenging connection with another human being. This podcast from Just Breathe Founder, Michael James Wong combines personal anecdotes, guidance and techniques t…
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Do you find it easy to ask for help? Or do you feel embarrassed when you aren't quite sure what to do, or where to go next? In this episode Michael shares his ideas and techniques that support the idea that together we are better. This podcast from Just Breathe Founder, Michael James Wong combines personal anecdotes, guidance and techniques to help…
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'I am proud of you' - it's a compliment right… or is it really just a reflection of how we measure up to those around us? We are so driven by the idea of success and winning - but what happens when we swop the word proud for inspired? This podcast from Just Breathe Founder, Michael James Wong combines personal anecdotes, guidance and techniques to …
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When was the last time you thought you weren't good enough? In this episode Michael talks about ways to overcome the relationship we have with catastrophe, and how we are hard wired to think the worst to about to come. This podcast from Just Breathe Founder, Michael James Wong combines personal anecdotes, guidance and techniques to help you underst…
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What's the difference between an action an a reaction? On this episode of Good Intentions Michael discusses how we think, or often don't think before we speak and controlling the monster that escapes us when our reactions get the better of us. This podcast from Just Breathe Founder, Michael James Wong combines personal anecdotes, guidance and techn…
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On this episode of Good Intentions Michael talks about the importance of giving yourself a break, and how in today's busy world activity is seen as a sign of productivity. This podcast from Just Breathe Founder, Michael James Wong combines personal anecdotes, guidance and techniques to help you understand what mindfulness actually means and how to …
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Our Good Intention for today is to Listen more and talk less. In this episode Michael discusses the art of listening, and the importance of making time to really pay attention. Sure, it sounds obvious - but when you really think about it but how often are you just simply waiting for your turn to speak? This podcast from Just Breathe Founder, Michae…
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Todays Good Intention is to say No. So often we feel obligated to say yes; because we want to be polite, we want to be liked or, we don't want to let someone else down. Today we ask you, how hard is it to say no and how would it make you feel? This podcast from Just Breathe Founder, Michael James Wong combines personal anecdotes, guidance and techn…
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In this episode of Good Intentions Michael asks - are we afraid of being alone? There is a stigma attached to going solo, but why - and what does it mean? This podcast from Just Breathe Founder, Michael James Wong combines personal anecdotes, guidance and techniques to help you understand what mindfulness actually means and how to use it in the rea…
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Our question for today is… why do you allow yourself to become so busy? Michael talks to us about how we create busy lives in order to demonstrate how interesting and successful we are at life - but how can we break away from this pressure, and give ourselves some space to live in the present? This podcast from Just Breathe Founder, Michael James W…
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Our Good Intention for today is - to do one thing at a time. We have convinced ourselves we have to be able to do a million things at once, but is it really possible to juggle so many things and still get where we want to go? This podcast from Just Breathe Founder, Michael James Wong combines personal anecdotes, guidance and techniques to help you …
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On this episode of Good Intentions Michael discusses how we are programmed to believe that if something isn't right, then it's wrong. Being more mindful, means being being more open and listening to others - but how can we actually put this into practice when we are faced with something we simply don't like? This podcast from Just Breathe Founder, …
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On our first episode of Good Intentions, Michael discusses connection and offers an easy technique to help you stop for a moment, and catch your breath. This podcast from Just Breathe Founder, Michael James Wong combines personal anecdotes, guidance and techniques to help you understand what mindfulness actually means and how to use it in the real …
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What does balance mean to you? Our Good Intention for today is to find balance, Michael discusses how can we recognise and make small changes in our lives so that we can make the most of our day. This podcast from Just Breathe Founder, Michael James Wong combines personal anecdotes, guidance and techniques to help you understand what mindfulness ac…
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What is mindfulness, and how do you actually practice it? This podcast from Just Breathe Founder, Michael James Wong combines personal anecdotes, guidance and techniques to help you understand what mindfulness actually means and how to use it in the real world. Each episode offers a simple daily intention, giving you the tools and inspiration to he…
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