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St. Augustine: People travel to wonder at the height of mountains, at the huge waves of the sea, at the long courses of rivers, at the vast compass of the ocean, at the circular motion of the stars; and they pass by themselves without wondering. |
Personal Insight
Be the change you want to see in the world! At Barrett we do more than just train people in skill and process; we help people become more emotionally aware, intelligent and resilient in a number of ways. read more >
Meditation & Mindfulness
Meditation is a skill – a very valuable skill, Mindfulness is the energy that crafts and guides the practice of meditation read more >
Emotional Intelligence
Emotional intelligence involves a set of skills that defines how effectively you perceive, understand, reason with and manage your own and others' feelings. read more >
Emotional Resilience
At Barrett we do more than just train people in skill and process; we help people become more emotionally aware, intelligent and resilient in a number of ways. read more >
Meditation & Mindfulness |
MeditationMeditation is a skill – a very valuable skill. The purpose of meditation is to heal and transform. The skill and practice of meditation has been in the realm of the human experience for thousands of years. Meditation is documented in all known religions as is most commonly expressed as prayer, however you do not need to be religious or a member of a religious group to benefit from the practice of meditation. Science is now mapping the powerful effects of meditation showing the many health benefits of this practice and the business world and educational institutions are is examining the wisdom of meditation and its effects on learning, wellbeing, productivity and results.
Because meditation is a skill you can practice meditation anywhere at any time. In every moment you can chose to meditate. There are many forms of meditation ranging from seated meditations, silent meditations, walking meditations, guided meditations to prayer and living one’s life a in a state of continuous mindful meditation. Seated meditation is the most well known and practiced form of meditation. MindfulnessThe energy that crafts and guides the practice of meditation is mindfulness. Mindfulness allows us to look deeply and move beyond the ‘busyness of our mind. It allows us to focus on an object with single pointed attention. When mindful we are focused and not distracted. We are able to pay careful attention to that object. That object could be a sound, an image, a thought, however the most common focus for meditation is the breath, especially for those beginning meditation practice.
Whether you are new to meditation or an experienced practitioner the meditations contained in this book are for anyone at any level. They have been designed to allow us to focus on daily tasks and challenges we experience in every day life. These meditations are tools to help us reflect upon our actions and make wise choices about how we perceive and interpret events and actions, and how we act. Too often, in this busy world, we jump to inaccurate conclusions leading to incorrect interpretations which creates more anxiety and distress in our lives. Rather than react to life, these meditations give us a chance to help us make better choices and ‘act’ in a manner which services us and others in more positive ways. |
Modules Listing
- The Optimistic Professional
A 1-2 day introduction session on how to develop practical strategies to gain greater self awareness, manage your emotions and develop healthy attitudes to help people lead successful careers. - Personal Responsibility and Effective Decision Making
A 1-2 day introduction to the 3 Keys To Responsible & Effective Decision Making. - Working to Achieve Collaboration and Cooperation
A 1 day session designed to introduce people the 5 key principles of collaboration and cooperation. - Dealing with Difficult People and Conflict Situations
A 1-2day session designed to help people understand how to navigate their way in difficult situations, assess their conflict resolution styles and realise that different doesn't always mean difficult. - The 7 Step Healthy Exchange Process
A 1 day session designed give people access to a practical and easy to learn communication process to facilitate better and more proactive two way communication. - Communicating Assertively and With Confidence
A 1 day session designed to help participants recognise the differences between Passive, Aggressive and Assertive behaviours, and develop more assertive communication strategies. - Cultivating Resilience, Drive and Wellbeing
A 1-2 day session designed to help participants take stock of their current situation, assess their current wellbeing, help set meaningful goals and try techniques that can help them cultivate happier and healthy lives. - The Self and Time Management
A 1 day session dedicated helping people of all levels set meaningful goals, prioritise and manage their actions and time more effectively.
