MindOwl

Meditation Training

Author : Filipe Bastos

MindOwl Founder - My own struggles in life have led me to this path of understanding the human condition. I graduated with a bachelor’s degree in philosophy before completing a master’s degree in psychology at Regent’s University London.  I then completed a postgraduate diploma in philosophical counselling before being trained in ACT (Acceptance and commitment therapy). I've spent the last eight years studying the encounter of meditative practices with modern psychology.

How to use mindfulness to stop procrastinating

Can we use mindfulness to stop procrastinating? Have you had the same few things on your ‘to-do’ list for weeks, with your inbox piling up and the mountain of work you’ve meant to get started on continually growing? Whether its avoiding difficult personal conversations, delaying work tasks or struggling with academic procrastination, just remember you’re […]

“Am I stuck in life?”: Exploring what it means to feel stuck in life and what you can do about it

It can be a difficult subject to talk about but feeling stuck in life is something that many of us go through at one time or another. That overwhelming sense that you’re not where you want to be, but also feeling clueless as to where that ‘place’ actually is, can lead to a build-up of […]

5 steps to increase your emotional intelligence

High emotional intelligence is being hailed as equally, if not more, important than a high IQ. In this article, we explore why emotional intelligence is so important and what you can do to increase yours. Why is emotional intelligence important? Research into the importance of emotional intelligence (also known as ‘EQ’) has highlighted the positive […]

Emotional maturity: how to identify and develop

Emotional maturity is a prerequisite for a contented life and can be a pivotal factor in how we deal with the world around us. So what is this magical character trait and how can it be achieved? What is emotional maturity? When we think about maturity, the first thing that comes to mind is usually […]

Shadow self: how knowing your dark side can help you in life

Psychologist Carl Jung stated that integrating your shadow can lead to a more fulfilling life. But what is the shadow self? How do we identify it? Let’s take a look. What is the shadow self? Jungian theory explained Carl Jung was a Swiss psychoanalyst and psychiatrist who researched aspects of the human psyche in the […]

“What Should I do with my life?” A different approach to the question

“What Should I do with my life?” is a question which first tends to arise during adolescence before we’ve considered taking any career path. But It’s also one of those questions that never ceases to come to mind: it could be that you’re approaching your 30s, 40s or 50s and your age is making you […]

How to deal with the feeling of not being good enough

No matter how successful our life may look or feel, if there’s something we are always going to struggle with it is the feeling of not being good enough. We might have excellent grades in school, a full-time job, have loving friends and a long-term partner but from time to time the idea that we’re […]

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