The Mindful Minute

Whether you had a long day at work, were hard at study, or just need some separation after a stressful task, this exercise is here to help you reset, relax, and create mental and emotional space for the rest of your day. Enjoy!Remember, you can subscribe to The Mindful Minute Premium for €2.99 / £2.99 / $2.99 a month on Spotify here - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/themindfulminutepodcast/subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠.Or on Apple Podcasts here - ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-mindful-minute/id1500479436⁠It will really help to support the show and to keep the podcast going, while also providing yourself with additional support throughout the year with bonus episodes monthly.Thanks and stay mindful!ConorP.S. This is just a message with a little ask. If you have found the Mindful Minute podcast helpful to you, please consider making a donation at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/mindfulminutepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - this helps to keep me going with relaxing decaf coffees and herbal teas ☺️

3 Steps to ResetThe most simple and helpful little mindfulness exercise that you can add to your daily routine. Check in with your mental and physical self before relaxing with some deep breathing. Perfect to reset during your day.Remember, you can subscribe to The Mindful Minute Premium for €2.99 / £2.99 / $2.99 a month on Spotify here - ⁠⁠⁠https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/themindfulminutepodcast/subscribe⁠⁠⁠.Or on Apple Podcasts here - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-mindful-minute/id1500479436It will really help to support the show and to keep the podcast going, while also providing yourself with additional support throughout the year with bonus episodes monthly.Thanks and stay mindful!ConorP.S. This is just a message with a little ask. If you have found the Mindful Minute podcast helpful to you, please consider making a donation at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/mindfulminutepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - this helps to keep me going with relaxing decaf coffees and herbal teas ☺️

Take 10 minutes to be positive to yourself.The world and our own lives can be overwhelming, and often we are less kind to ourselves about these feelings than we are to others. This episode helps us to to be kinder to ourselves through mindful awareness, gratitude, and positive affirmations. Remember, you can subscribe to The Mindful Minute Premium for €2.99 / £2.99 / $2.99 a month here - ⁠⁠https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/themindfulminutepodcast/subscribe⁠⁠.It will really help to support the show and to keep the podcast going, while also providing yourself with additional support throughout the year with bonus episodes monthly.Thanks and stay mindful!ConorP.S. This is just a message with a little ask. If you have found the Mindful Minute podcast helpful to you, please consider making a donation at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/mindfulminutepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ - this helps to keep me going with relaxing decaf coffees and herbal teas ☺️

In this episode, Conor shares the journey of how he started the Mindful Minute, from a blog to an Instagram account to a podcast to a mindfulness podcast. It all started with one blog post from 2019. Listen to the journey and the blog post here. If you connect with anything shared, please comment below. It would be great to hear your stories. Remember, you can subscribe to The Mindful Minute Premium for €2.99 / £2.99 / $2.99 a month here - ⁠https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/themindfulminutepodcast/subscribe⁠.It will really help to support the show and to keep the podcast going, while also providing yourself with additional support throughout the year with bonus episodes monthly.Thanks and stay mindful!ConorP.S. This is just a message with a little ask. If you have found the Mindful Minute podcast helpful to you, please consider making a donation at ⁠⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/mindfulminutepodcast⁠⁠⁠ - this helps to keep me going with relaxing decaf coffees and herbal teas ☺️

To begin the new year, I am excited to announce The Mindful Minute Premium.As well as free monthly episodes, I will be creating bonus monthly content for subscribers. These will be some of the most recommended and requested exercises, including longer form versions of the most popular episodes. You can subscribe for €2.99 / £2.99 / $2.99 a month here - https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/themindfulminutepodcast/subscribe.It will really help to support the show and to keep the podcast going, while also providing yourself with additional support throughout the year.Thank you for joining me on this new chapter!Conor

This exercise is made to help you navigate any stress or difficult emotions that can arise during the holiday period. Take a few minutes to connect with the body and mind, breathe, set some boundaries, and acknowledge what we can be grateful for. Enjoy!P.S. This is just a message with a little ask. If you have found the Mindful Minute podcast helpful to you, please consider making a donation at ⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/mindfulminutepodcast⁠⁠ - this helps to keep me going with relaxing decaf coffees and herbal teas ☺️

Take 20 minutes to get outdoors, move your body, connect to your senses, and check in with how you feel today. Enjoy!P.S. This is just a message with a little ask. If you have found the Mindful Minute podcast helpful to you, please consider making a donation at ⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/mindfulminutepodcast⁠ - this helps to keep me going with relaxing decaf coffees and herbal teas ☺️

We all get overwhelmed from time to time, and in those moments, something as simple as a few breaths and positive reinforcement can allow us to reset our minds. Join Conor in this short and simple reset exercises. Enjoy!P.S. This is just a message with a little ask. If you have found the Mindful Minute podcast helpful to you, please consider making a donation at https://buymeacoffee.com/mindfulminutepodcast - this helps to keep me going with relaxing decaf coffees and herbal teas ☺️

Is there a meditation that you would like developed just for you and your own needs?Maybe its for sleeping, walking, running, working, or another area that is affecting you / important to you. Conor now provides a custom meditation service. If you would like to explore this and receive a quote, email him at [email protected].

Do you ever struggle with ruminating thoughts?If so, you are not alone. This exercise, takes inspiration from how we can let sounds come and go, and helps us to apply that to how we relate to our thoughts. Join Conor on a simple and relaxing 12 minute exercise and see if it helps you.Enjoy!P.S. This is just a message with a little ask. If you have found the Mindful Minute podcast helpful to you, please consider making a donation at https://buymeacoffee.com/mindfulminutepodcast - this helps to keep me going with relaxing decaf coffees and herbal teas ☺️

Do you ever feel jittery or like you have anxious energy in your body?If so, you aren't alone.In this episode of the Mindful Minute podcast, Conor guides listeners through a progressive muscle relaxation exercise designed to help release tension and promote relaxation. With the body relaxing, the mind often follows. Enjoy!P.S. This is just a message with a little ask. If you have found the Mindful Minute podcast helpful to you, please consider making a donation at https://buymeacoffee.com/mindfulminutepodcast - this helps to keep me going with relaxing decaf coffees and herbal teas ☺️

Whether you run, jog, or walk, this exercise is built to help you be present as you move. By shifting focus between your senses, your body parts, and your breath this moving meditation helps you to exercise your mind as well as your body, leaving you refreshed for the rest of your day. Enjoy!P.S. This is just a message with a little ask. If you have found the Mindful Minute podcast helpful to you, please consider making a donation at https://buymeacoffee.com/mindfulminutepodcast - this helps to keep me going with relaxing decaf coffees and herbal teas ☺️If you can't donate, please share, review, and comment. These all help a huge amount. Either way, big thank you for all of your ongoing support.Stay mindful, Conor

This is just a message with a little ask. If you have found the Mindful Minute podcast helpful to you, please consider making a donation at https://buymeacoffee.com/mindfulminutepodcast - this helps to keep me going with relaxing decaf coffees and herbal teas ☺️If you can't donate, please share, review, and comment. These all help a huge amount. Either way, big thank you for all of your ongoing support.Stay mindful, Conor

Start your day by connecting with your body and breath, setting positive intentions, and getting an energising stretch in. Enjoy!ConorP.S. if the podcast has been of help to you, you can help me to keep it going by buying me a cup of coffee (decaf!) through https://buymeacoffee.com/mindfulminutepodcast - thank you (and no pressure) :)

Take a minute to unwind with this short and centering mindful breathing exercise. Perfect for when you are short on time and in need of some grounding. Enjoy!ConorP.S. if the podcast has been of help to you, you can help me to keep it going by buying me a cup of coffee (decaf!) through https://buymeacoffee.com/mindfulminutepodcast - thank you (and no pressure) :)

In this exercise, we focus on breathing in a way that helps you connect with your feelings, relax, and send positive intentions to loved ones who are facing challenges that feel beyond your control. The session emphasizes self-care, mindfulness, and the importance of acknowledging your own emotional state while supporting others. Through guided breathing techniques, you'll be encouraged to visualize positive outcomes and cultivate a sense of well-being for yourself and your loved ones.Hope you enjoy!ConorP.S. if the podcast has been of help to you, you can help me to keep it going by buying me a cup of coffee (decaf!) through https://buymeacoffee.com/mindfulminutepodcast - thank you (and no pressure) :)

We can often be our own harshest critics. For that reason, every now and again, we need to reset and remind ourselves that we are trying our best. This 10 minute exercise helps you to bring that reminder to the centre and help you to feel a little bit at peace with yourself. Enjoy!ConorP.S. if the podcast has been of help to you, you can help me to keep it going by buying me a cup of coffee (decaf!) through https://buymeacoffee.com/mindfulminutepodcast - thank you (and no pressure) :)

Take 10-15 minutes out of your day to follow this simple but effective breathing pattern that will help bring calm to your mind.Please subscribe, review, and leave a comment below.Thanks for listening.ConorP.S. if the podcast has been of help to you, you can help me to keep it going by buying me a cup of coffee (decaf!) through https://buymeacoffee.com/mindfulminutepodcast - thank you (and no pressure) :)

Want to start the day right? Try this 15 minute morning wake up mediation to awaken the body and mind with breathing, scanning, and stretching, while setting some positive intentions for the day ahead. Enjoy!Thanks for listening.ConorP.S. if the podcast has been of help to you, you can help me to keep it going by buying me a cup of coffee (decaf!) through https://buymeacoffee.com/mindfulminutepodcast - thank you (and no pressure) :)

Take 15 minutes to calm your mind and help your sleep with this new sleep relaxation exercise, combining breathing, body scanning, and visualisation. Enjoy and sleep tight!Thanks for listening.ConorP.S. if the podcast has been of help to you, you can help me to keep it going by buying me a cup of coffee (decaf!) through https://buymeacoffee.com/mindfulminutepodcast - thank you (and no pressure) :)

After many months without episodes, I am excited to begin sharing exercises again. For now, this is a reintroduction to me and the podcast. Enjoy! For questions or messages, you can email [email protected].

The most simple and helpful little mindfulness exercise that you can add to your daily routine.

Lay down, breathe, relax, note what you are grateful for today and get the boost you need when you need it.

This exercise can be done written or in your head and helps you to check in with how your feeling, better understand why you ware feeling the way you are, and to develop some action points to help you feel that bit better in the future. Enjoy.

Alternate nostril breathing is a yoga breathing exercise where people breathe through one nostril while holding the other shut, then change nostrils and repeat the process. Take a few moments to rebalance and relax with this simple breathing exercise.

Yoga nidra is an ancient but little-known yogic practice that's becoming increasingly popular as both a form of meditation and a mind-body therapy. Yoga nidra helps to relax you into a state of consciousness between wake and sleep and has been proven to help with anxiety, stress and low energy. Enjoy :)

A nice mindfulness exercise to help you connect your mind and body, and to simply relax.

A short and simple mindfulness exercise that puts your phone to positive use.

If like many of us, you are carrying around a lot of worry, stress, or anxiety recently, an exercise you might enjoy is ‘Let Go Breathing’. It’s a simple exercise that combines a mindful connection with your breath and a mantra that will help you to let go of those often overwhelming feelings, even if just for a few moments. Hope you find it helpful.

Whether you work at home, in an office, on a ward, on a site or anywhere else, the reality is that work can be pretty stressful. Sometimes after a long day we need something that can help us to switch off and be present in our evenings. This is what this meditation is designed for. After a stressful day at work, on your commute or when you get home, put in your earphones and take 10 minutes to breathe, reflect, be present and unwind. This is the after work wind down meditation.

Take 10 minutes to lay down, connect with your body, and your breath. Enjoy!

Take ten minutes to reset today with this light mindful stretching exercise :)

This practice is another conscious breathing exercise where we try to extend our inhales and our exhales and bring them to an even length. It is simple but effective. Enjoy :)

It’s easy to fall into negative thinking patterns in our day. This exercise is made to bring some positive thinking and energy, while helping you to relax at the same time with mindful breathing. Enjoy.

This exercise helps you to reduce the effects of difficult thoughts or feelings by exploring them with your breath.

In this exercise we gently scan through all the sections of the breathing cycle to connect to our breath and allow our mind to find some momentary peace. Enjoy.

Take a few minutes to yourself to relax with a structured box breathing exercise 📦

This exercise is designed to help you relax, unwind, and hopefully fall into a nice sleep. Enjoy.

Take 20 minutes to be mindful and reflect on this run. The goal is to come away with a clearer head and a better understanding of why you feel how you feel. Enjoy!

In this 4 minute exercise, we look to place our hands on our heart and stomach, and feel the sensations of our body when we breath. Enjoy.

An easy to follow mindfulness exercise for when you’re out for a walk and want to check in with your mind and body.

This short exercise focuses on extending our exhales in order to connect with our parasympathetic nervous system and calm our stress response. Enjoy 😊

After many many months, I’m delighted to be able to restart this podcast. I am looking forward to sharing lots of mindfulness exercises, meditations, and mental health stories in the coming weeks and months. Thank you for listening and supporting. It’s good to be back!

Maximise the relaxing effects of your breathing with this simple technique :)

A way to reduce shoulder tension while anchoring yourself into the present moment with a synced breathing pattern. Enjoy :)

Take a few minutes to bring your sight to the forefront and notice the colours, shapes and objects around you 😍

This is a short and simple exercise to help build compassion for yourself and the people around you. Enjoy :)

Start your week right with this 20 minute reflection :)

Take 8-10 minutes to simply close your eyes and listen ❤

This is a mantra meditation that connects your breathing with a message to both your conscious & subconscious mind that says you are good, strong, worthy, and at one with the world around you. Enjoy :)