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Dr Danny Penman

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Author of the bestsellers 'Mindfulness: Finding Peace in a Frantic World' & 'Deeper Mindfulness: The New Way to Rediscover Calm in a Chaotic World.' www.franticworld.com @DrDannyPenman

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Stuck for ideas? Struggling with a problem? Go for a walk and everything will fall into place...

03.03.2026 21:24 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Unhappy? This, too, is a moment of your life... #ArtOfBreathing #mindfulness

03.03.2026 20:24 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Mindfulness: An Eight-Week Plan for Finding Peace in a Frantic World Mindfulness: An Eight-Week Plan for Finding Peace in a Frantic World

Mental Health First Aid England now endorses our book 'Mindfulness: Finding Peace in a Frantic World' amzn.to/2JIpu41 In US amzn.to/2JGyCWT Available via your GP as part of #ReadingWell Books on Prescription scheme. Pls RT. #mindfulness

03.03.2026 19:24 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

'Instead of seeing the rug being pulled from under us, we can learn to dance on the shifting carpet.' Thomas Crum #ArtOfBreathing #Mindfulness

03.03.2026 18:24 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Is a Few Minutes of Meditation Better Than More? If you’ve always wanted to meditate but think you can’t spare 20 minutes, think again. Five minutes several times a week may be all you need.

Is a Few Minutes of Meditation Better Than More? www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/the-... You can make a start with these short meditations from our 2-million selling β€˜Mindfulness: Finding Peace in a Frantic World’ franticworld.com/free-meditat... #anxiety #stress #depression #deepermindfulness

03.03.2026 17:03 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Podcast: Marc Williams The Oxford psychologist describes how meditation can help us find peace in a chaotic world

Here's a great interview with Professor Mark Williams: 'The Oxford psychologist talks about the development of MBCT and how it can help us look upon ourselves with a compassionate gaze'. besharamagazine.org/podcast/marc... #anxiety #stress #depression #deepermindfulness #vedana

03.03.2026 16:24 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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From BeyoncΓ© to Miranda Kerr: The Stars Who Swear By Meditation Miranda Kerr recently revealed she meditates with her children, making mindfulness a family ritual rather than a solo escape. But she’s far from alone β€” many A-listers rely on meditation to manage…

From BeyoncΓ© to Miranda Kerr: The Stars Who Swear By Meditation uk.news.yahoo.com/beyonc-miran...

03.03.2026 13:25 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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3 Reasons Men May Struggle With Their Mental Health Stuffing emotions is not a winning strategy because those emotions will often come out in a destructive way. With mindfulness, you can use your emotions in a positive way.

3 Reasons Men May Struggle With Their Mental Health www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/prac...

03.03.2026 12:26 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The stress hormone linked to tumour growth – and how small daily habits can keep it in check New research suggests chronic stress may influence how cancer behaves

The stress hormone linked to tumour growth – and how small daily habits can keep it in check www.womenshealthmag.com/uk/health/co... If you feel able, here's some free to stream/download meditations franticworld.com/free-meditat... #anxiety #stress #depression #deepermindfulness #vedana

03.03.2026 12:02 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Ten mindfulness myths. Number 2: It's aim is to clear the mind of thoughts (it isn't).

02.03.2026 21:07 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

The Art of Breathing: The Secret to Living Mindfully

02.03.2026 20:07 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

#Mindfulness isn't a battle to be won or lost... It's the calm acceptance of things as they actually are right now.

02.03.2026 19:07 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Art of Breathing: The Inspiring, Practical Guide to Living Mindfully The Art of Breathing: The Inspiring, Practical Guide to Living Mindfully

'Another gem from Danny Penman, lovely format and full of easy accessible wisdom for living.' amzn.to/2sakmdz #ArtOfBreathing

02.03.2026 18:07 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Exhausted while meditating? Focus on where the sensations are rooted, explore them, don't fight them & return to the breath #ArtOfBreathing

02.03.2026 17:07 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A ten day guide to de-stressing your life - Mindfulness: Finding Peace in a Frantic World The gloomy days of February can be the most miserable and stressful of the year, but it doesn’t have to be this way… If you follow this ten step guide to β€˜de-stressing’ your life, then the next...

A ten day guide to de-stressing your life

01.03.2026 17:22 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Free meditations from Mindfulness - Mindfulness: Finding Peace in a Frantic World Free meditations from the 2-million selling Mindfulness: Finding Peace in a Frantic World by Oxford University's Prof. Mark Williams and Dr Danny Penman.

Whatever happens... there is always the Chocolate Meditation

01.03.2026 16:22 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Bored? This, too, is a moment of your life... So bring mindful awareness back into your life. #ArtOfBreathing #mindfulness

01.03.2026 12:22 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The Art of Breathing: The Secret to Living Mindfully

01.03.2026 11:22 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

'Courage is not the absence of despair; it is, rather, the capacity to move ahead in spite of despair.' Rollo May #ArtOfBreathing

01.03.2026 09:22 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Free meditations from Mindfulness - Mindfulness: Finding Peace in a Frantic World Free meditations from the 2-million selling Mindfulness: Finding Peace in a Frantic World by Oxford University's Prof. Mark Williams and Dr Danny Penman.

Struggling with anger? Try this Body Scan meditation bit.ly/2qVkKhx #ArtOfBreathing #mindfulness

28.02.2026 18:32 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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What it can do for you - Mindfulness: Finding Peace in a Frantic World Thousands of peer-reviewed scientific papers prove that mindfulness enhances mental and physical wellbeing and reduces chronic pain. Clinical trials, including a major study at the University of Cambridge,...

Doubting that mindfulness is worth all the effort? Look at this scientific evidence. bit.ly/2ryA3ye #ArtOfBreathing #mindfulness

28.02.2026 17:32 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Angry? This, too, is a moment of your life... #ArtOfBreathing #mindfulness

28.02.2026 14:32 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Free meditations from Mindfulness - Mindfulness: Finding Peace in a Frantic World Free meditations from the 2-million selling Mindfulness: Finding Peace in a Frantic World by Oxford University's Prof. Mark Williams and Dr Danny Penman.

Struggle with insomnia? Try the Body Scan meditation shortly before bedtime

28.02.2026 10:32 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

"What the caterpillar calls the end, the rest of the world calls a butterfly." ~ Lao Tzu #mindfulness

28.02.2026 09:32 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Ten mindfulness myths. Number 4: You have to meditate cross-legged on the floor (a chair is fine).

27.02.2026 21:02 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

When you pay attention to your phone rather than the world around you, you pay with the currency of your scarce and precious attention, with your possible futures foregone... But you can change that with the #ArtOfBreathing

27.02.2026 20:03 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Ten Words For Mindfulness.... Number 1: awareness. #ArtOfBreathing

27.02.2026 19:02 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Art of Breathing: The Inspiring, Practical Guide to Living Mindfully The Art of Breathing: The Inspiring, Practical Guide to Living Mindfully

This beautifully illustrated book is a simple yet effective guide to mindfulness & the powerful effects of breathing

27.02.2026 18:05 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Leave the Red Zone - Rick Hanson, PhD In a busy life, each day gives you dozens of opportunities to leave the Red zone and move toward Green. Each time you do this, you gradually strengthen the neural substrates of Green, one synapse at…

Leave the Red Zone (and move into the less chaotic Green zone) - Rick Hanson, PhD rickhanson.com/leave-the-re... #anxiety #stress #depression #deepermindfulness #vedana #feelingtone #headspace #ArtOfBreathing #opiods #PTSD #pain #chronicpain

27.02.2026 17:04 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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"They'll be flying in our baby" says Artemis II spaceship's architect Despite last-minute setbacks, NASA hopes the Orion spacecraft will soon take four people on the furthest journey in the history of humankind.

"They'll be flying in our baby" says Artemis II spaceship's architect buff.ly/lYY6WI6 I love all this stuff - and would love to be the first meditation teacher and Mars (someone has to be!) @NASA @SpaceX #anxiety #stress #depression #deepermindfulness #vedana #feelingtone

27.02.2026 11:19 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0