In this busy world, time-management and productivity are hot topics. Everyone wants to know how they can get on top of their to-do list. In this session Alister will share a a number of mindfulness practices, we can use each day to become more aware of the way we use and misuse time. Discover a number of simple tools and techniques you can use to greatly improve productivity and get more out of your day.

A clear, calm mind gives us the capacity to focus, think and act productively. In this exercise you will clear the space inside your head and around you before setting an intention for your day. Join Alister for this calming meditation that will allow you to think with clarity. You can be sitting or standing up for this exercise, just make sure your back is straight and you can relax your shoulders.

Creativity is about seeing things from a different perspective or viewpoint. Mindfulness is particularly good at developing this ability because it is all about stepping back from your thoughts and emotions rather than getting caught up in them. In this session Alister will share some ways in which you can tap into the creative side of your brain through the practice of mindfulness.

Creativity can be expressed in many forms, through art, words, writing, music, design - the list goes on. In this exercise you will access the creative side of your mind mind, by practicing some creative writing, imagination and visualization. You can go-ahead and find a piece of paper and a pen to write down your thoughts or you can do this exercise as a visualization with your eyes closed.

Do you suffer from a lack of confidence or low self-esteem? If so, it’s important to understand that confidence is a belief and a feeling that you can cultivate by regularly practicing mindfulness tools, techniques, and rituals. In this session, Alister will share with you his top tips for developing a more confident mindset.

This exercise is all about changing our conscious and subconscious mind through confidence affirmations. Our confidence levels are not increased overnight, it takes consistent daily practice to make a real change so it is recommended that you complete this exercise once a day for the next 30 Days to experience real transformation. This exercise can be carried out anytime and anywhere you feel relaxed, safe and comfortable.

Goal setting is a must in business and in life. Without setting goals with clear outcomes then it is impossible to progress. In this session Alister will share a few ways in which you can set mindful, conscious goals that will give you the focus, drive and determination you need to thrive each day.

When we goal set, we create a clear outcome for the future. When we have a clear outcome for the future, we are naturally pulled towards it. We sub-consciously implant an intention in our minds. For this exercise you can visualize your answers to each question or write them down. You can do this exercise with your eyes closed or open.

Do you find yourself constantly “running out of time”, missing deadlines, or late to appointments? Time is one thing we could all use more of. Yet, so many of us fail at managing our time effectively. In this session Alister will share his top tips for becoming more conscious of how you manage your time and tools you can use to create more time, feel less stressed and improve the quality of your life.

Time management is all about making your time work for you rather than against you. To create more time freedom in our days and lives, we have to learn to eliminate and focus. In this exercise we will focus on learning to let go of un-important tasks so we can focus on those that will make a positive impact on your life.

We are all leaders in some way, shape, or form. Whether you lead multiple teams, an entire company or are a parent or volunteer, then you a leader. In this session, Alister will discuss how the practice of mindfulness can teach leaders how to develop higher levels of self-awareness and intentionality in their actions.

Increased self-awareness, self-knowledge, empathy, and compassion all play a vital role in the modern-day leader’s toolkit. This exercise will help you to be more mindful of your leadership style by asking you to consider your key values, personal strengths, and weaknesses. Through this awareness you will be able to lead with a stronger sense of confidence in yourself. Take 5 minutes to write down the questions posed in this video and allow yourself 25 minutes to complete your responses. If it takes you longer then no worries. Spend as much time as you like.

Effective communication is the key to personal and career success. A mindful approach to communication requires us to listen, speak, and act with compassion, kindness, curiosity, and awareness. In this session Alister will share some simple mindful measures you can take to help you communicate more effectively with others at work and at home.

Communication shapes our lives and in a world with lots of noise, conscious and active listening becomes increasingly difficult. This exercise is a test of your listening skills that will allow you to communicate more effectiveness. You can perform this exercise while sitting or standing in a comfortable position.

Conflict rarely resolves itself – in fact, conflict will usually escalate if not dealt with proactively. It is not at all uncommon to see a trivial situation snowball into a monumental problem if not resolved early on. So how can we improve our ability to resolve conflict in daily life at work and home? In this session Alister will share some practical mindfulness tools that can help us refocus our attention from the conflict itself to a focus on finding solutions.

In this exercise, you will learn to connect your thoughts with your heart, rather than your head, during times of tension and conflict with others. In this mindful practice you will learn to recognize the triggers in your body that cause you to become agitated and stressed by confrontation and conflict. Practice this exercise as often as you feel you need.