What is mindfulness and how can it help wellbeing as an aspiring psychologist? With Amy Polly

Show Notes for The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast Episode: 35: Mindfulness practice for aspiring psychologists.

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On our journeys in psychology, our lives can become really busy. Today I have a lovely chat with Amy Polly about mindfulness and meditation. She stresses that mindfulness is for everyone and gives great advice for how you can fit it into your life. I hope you enjoy listening as much as I enjoyed speaking to her, and that it can help you on the good days and the bad. There are a couple of swear words in the episode so you may want to listen away from children.

The Highlights:

• 00:28: Living busy lives and introducing our guest speaker Amy Polly.
• 02:03: Amy’s origin story into mindfulness.
• 04:38: Mindfulness when coping with difficult experiences.
• 06:15: What mindfulness really is.
• 09:24: Integrating mindfulness into your busy lifestyle.
• 12:49: The raisin exercise!
• 14:10: Reducing burnout.
• 19:15: Being compassionate to ourselves!
• 20:41: Trauma and mindfulness.
• 21:58: Our physical health is important too!
• 23:14: Future proofing!
• 26:17: Teaching mindfulness to children and young people.
• 28:55: We can all practice mindfulness!
• 30:11: A heart-warming message.

Links:

Connect with Amy Polly here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-polly-69415a18b/

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