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Positive affirmations have become a popular way to improve wellbeing, with many people using them as part of their mindfulness routine. In this blog we’ll explain what they are and how they work, and then you can decide if you want to give them a try. So what exactly are positive affirmations? Put simply, they...

Gratitude is at the heart of mindfulness – if you read any mindfulness book or go to any mindfulness class, you can bet they will spend a fair chunk of time talking about gratitude. This is because when we are grateful we are truly in the present moment, and practicing gratitude helps us to bring...

By Jessica Schofield-Wood.   The benefits of practising mindfulness from a young age really are astounding. It has been shown to improve focus, boost confidence and self-esteem, enhance wellbeing, better academic performance, and help social skills and creativity, among many other benefits. Perhaps most importantly, regular mindfulness practise can help to lead a happier and...

We all want to be there for our friends, and even more so when they are going through a difficult time in their lives, but sometimes it isn’t easy when a close friend or someone we care about a lot has a mental health problem. You may feel worried or concerned about them, or you...

Christmas is a time to get together and celebrate with the people we love. However, Christmas can also be a very difficult time. Each year we see a surge in feelings of stress, anxiety and loneliness around this time of year. A lot of us feel under pressure during the Christmas period – to have the perfect Christmas, to buy the gifts that our children and friends want, to make our families happy.

Of all the spirits Scrooge had so far encountered, this was the one that caused terror to pour into his heart. He began, with trepidation, to follow the direction of the spirit’s outstretched arm. Slowly the fog cleared to reveal a large number of graves. On each was carved the name of a footsie 100...

Following the very rewarding Mind Fit and Creative project in 2017, Prospero and Mind Fitness are thrilled to announce Mindful Transitions, to take place in 2018. Mindful Transitions is an educational project funded by The Community Foundation for Surrey and Youth Social Action. In the first stage: two actor-teachers will work with pupils from 3...

Each year, October 10th is celebrated as World Mental Health Day. We are so pleased that this year, the World Federation of Mental Health has set improved mental wellness in the workplace as the focus of the day. Mind Fitness are passionate about improving mental wellbeing in business. We work in companies of all shapes...

Prospero Theatre is thrilled to announce a new large-scale educational project for 2017. The project is called Mind Fit and Creative and Prospero will be working with over 30 schools across Surrey including 15 from Tandridge. Director Beth Wood explained: ‘The Mind Fit and Creative project is funded by The Community Foundation for Surrey and...