This is undoubtedly one of the busiest month's of the year for most and with so much to do, it can be easy to forget to give yourself some time out, space to breathe and think about your own mental wellbeing.

CRCW Jo Patterson has written a great article about mindfulness and how it's not just about seeking help with things go wrong, but constantly keeping your mental wellbeing in mind, which is equally as important as keeping your body fit and healthy:

"Regular maintenance of our mental well-being is just as necessary as a lemsip! After all, it could just be a matter of an hour between being fine and being vulnerable - and God knows that we are vulnerable all the time."

Jo describes how their vicar; Edward went on a mindfulness retreat for clergy last year and was so impressed by the way it made him feel that he went on courses to train as a mindfulness coach himself. He partnered with another qualified coach and as a result, the centre now offers regular mindfulness courses and drop in sessions. This has been a life-changer for some.

You can read Jo's full reflection about Mindfulness here.

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