Enjoy this free, guided meditation. This time, I introduce the technique of finding calm by 'noting' your thoughts and letting them go, rather than becoming embroiled in them. This helps you to focus on your 'home base' (usually the breath) and can be easily applied in your daily life to helpm you cope with distractions.<br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>

Inside Your Head Episode 5

A podcast exploring psychology, mental health, neuroscience, self-help and related subjects. A wide range of guests are featured, ranging from academics and medical practitioners who specialise in particular aspects of the mind and brain, through to medical and science journalists who keep tabs on the latest developments, authors of best-selling books on the subjects within our brief, creatives, artists and, occasionally, celebrities who have championed mental health and well-being. In addition, I interview members of the public who have had interesting or powerful experiences that help to shed light on the workings of the brain and mind. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.