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How do I practice self compassion in mindfulness meditation?
How do I practice self compassion in mindfulness meditation?

Practising self-compassion in mindfulness meditation involves cultivating a kind and non-judgmental attitude toward yourself. 

Having compassion for yourself can help with pain, self-doubt and generally feeling overwhelmed by whatever is causing stress in your life.

Here are some steps you can follow to build self-compassion into your mindfulness practice:

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Blog, life, healthSiobhan Grahamvitalishealthbelfast, vitalishealth, self-care, meditation, mindfulness, self compassion, privateGP, doctorsblog, lifestyle, wellness
Smoking Cessation Part 3
Smoking Cessation Part 3

Interview transcription with Vitalis Health clinician Tina Fagan about smoking cessation.

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health, medicine, life, psychology, BlogSiobhan Grahamprivategp, privategpbelfast, privategpnorthernireland, medicalresearch, medicalblog, walkinclinic, doctor, privatedoctor, bloodtests, medicalvlog, vitalishealthbelfast, smokingcessation, CBT, habit, smoking, nonsmokingday, nicotine, tastebuds, behaviourchange, cognativebehaviouraltherapy, stressmanagement, addiction, motivation, positivethinking, interview, triggers, lungcancer, cancerresearchuk
Smoking Cessation Part 2
Smoking Cessation Part 2

In a series of 3 blogs you will find transcriptions and a video of an engaging and fascinating interview with Vitalis Health clinician Tina Fegan about her experience as a smoking cessation advisor.

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Blog, psychology, motivation, life, medicine, healthSiobhan Grahamprivategp, privategpbelfast, privategpnorthernireland, medicalresearch, medicalblog, walkinclinic, doctor, privatedoctor, bloodtests, medicalvlog, vitalishealthbelfast, smokingcessation, CBT, habit, smoking, nonsmokingday, nicotine, tastebuds, behaviourchange, cognativebehaviouraltherapy, stressmanagement, addiction, motivation, positivethinking, interview, triggers, lungcancer, cancerresearchuk
Smoking Cessation Part 1
Smoking Cessation Part 1

In Vitalis we are lucky to have a very experienced clinician Tina Fagan who worked as a smoking cessation advisor for many years. This blog gives some background detail on smoking cessation, what it is and how it works.

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Blog, health, life, medicine, motivation, psychologySiobhan Grahamprivategp, privategpbelfast, privategpnorthernireland, medicalresearch, medicalblog, walkinclinic, doctor, privatedoctor, bloodtests, medicalvlog, vitalishealthbelfast, smokingcessation, CBT, habit, smoking, nonsmokingday, nicotine, tastebuds, behaviourchange, cognativebehaviouraltherapy, stressmanagement, addiction, motivation, positivethinking, interview, triggers, lungcancer, cancerresearchuk
Posture - Video Interview
Posture - Video Interview

In this video blog Dr Siobhan Graham is interviewed by Susan Hughes in the Vitalis Health clinic in Belfast City Centre talking about posture.

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Blog, exercise, lifeSiobhan Grahambackextension, plank, alexandertechnique, posture, backpain, deskposture, spine, vlog, doctorsblog, medicalresearch, vitalishealth, vitalishealthbelfast, belfast, privatedoctor, privatehealthcare, privateclinic, privategp, privategpbelfast, privategpnorthernireland, healthandwellbeing, privatehealth, privatehealthsector, privategpnearme, drsiobhangraham
Stress: Interview with Dr Siobhan Graham
Stress: Interview with Dr Siobhan Graham

In this video blog Dr Siobhan Graham is interviewed by Susan Hughes in the Vitalis Health clinic in Belfast City Centre.

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Blog, gut health, health, life, medicine, microbiome, personal, psychologySiobhan Graham#hypothalamus #stressmanagement #IBS #gut-brainaxis #microbiome #anxiety #stress #depression #trauma #fightorflight, #hypothalamus, #stressmanagement, #IBS, #gut-brainaxis, #microbiome, #anxiety, #stress, #depression, #trauma, #fightorflight