The Mindfulness Uplift

11/10/2026

I love this! Sounds like my ideal day!

A simple
Routine of a 90
Year old in Japan

Simple routines, mindful living, and small daily pleasures.

6:00 AM — Wake Up

Open the curtains, breathe deeply, and welcome the morning.

6:30 AM — Gentle Movement

Stretching, walking, or radio taisō to keep the body moving.

7:30 AM — Traditional Breakfast

Rice, miso soup, grilled fish, pickles, and green tea.

9:00 AM — Household Tasks

Tidying the home, watering plants, or preparing food.

10:30 AM — Neighbourhood Walk

A slow walk to the shops, shrine, park, or local market.

12:00 PM — Lunch

A modest meal with vegetables, tofu, noodles, or fish.

1:00 PM — Rest and Tea

Green tea, a quiet nap, reading, or listening to the radio.

3:00 PM — Family or Community Time

A phone call, visit, hobby, or conversation with neighbours.

5:30 PM — Evening Meal

A light dinner enjoyed slowly and without rushing.

A simple routine of a 90 year old in Japan 7:00 PM — Quiet Evening

Television, music, journaling, or watching the sunset.

9:00 PM — Bedtime

Prepare for sleep and begin another peaceful day.

11/10/2026

🧘‍♀️ My yoga class is one of my favourite parts of the week!

Time to slow down, stretch, breathe and reconnect with myself. I always leave feeling calmer, happier and more balanced.

A little reminder that taking time for you is never time wasted.

10/10/2026

I’ve been using this free gratitude app to help me focus on the good in life.
It’s so easy to get caught up in the negatives, but taking a few minutes each day to write down what you’re grateful for can boost your mood, reduce stress and shift your mindset.
Sometimes, it’s the little things that make life beautiful.

10/10/2026

This week, it's less screen time and more real life!

I'm making a conscious effort to step back from technology and appreciate the simple things we often take for granted.

🌅 Beautiful sunsets
🚶‍♀️ Fresh air and walks
❤️ Quality time with loved ones
😂 Laughter, conversations and making memories

It's reminded me that the best things in life don't cost a penny. Sometimes we just need to put our phones down, look up and enjoy what's right in front of us.

Less scrolling, more living. Because life's happening right now!

09/10/2026

Remember when the simple things were enough?
We'd cook a meal, sit around the table, play a game or go for a walk. We didn't need to capture every moment or share it with the world.
Perhaps we don't need more in our lives. Perhaps we just need to slow down enough to appreciate what we already have.
What simple thing brings you the most happiness?

07/10/2026

Lovely relaxing stroll round the park and this little squirrel came right up thinking I had food. Never seen such a brave one before coming so close!

06/10/2026

Saw this on a train today
It was talking about obesity but I thought how it can be applied to everyday life.

05/10/2026

Sometimes, we just need to stop. 🧘‍♀️💚

We spend so much of our time rushing around, working, looking after others, ticking things off the to-do list and thinking about what needs doing next.

But taking time to simply relax is important too.

No productivity.
No guilt.
No feeling like you should be doing something else.

Just being present, taking a breath, letting your body unwind and giving your mind a chance to slow down.

This is me doing exactly that today… soaking in the hot tub and allowing myself to just be. 🫧💦

Remember, rest isn't wasted time. It's something we all need.

So when was the last time you gave yourself permission to properly switch off? 💚

03/10/2026

Beautiful sunset this evening. Standing on the seafront just taking it all in.

02/10/2026

This morning, on my drive to work, I passed a bus stop where around four people were waiting.
Every single one of them was looking down at their phones.
No conversation.
No looking around.
No noticing what was happening around them.
And then, as I drove past, I looked up… and there was the most beautiful rainbow stretching across the sky. 🌈
And I couldn't help but wonder… did any of them see it?
It made me think about how much we can miss when we're constantly glued to our phones.
We can be physically present somewhere, but mentally somewhere completely different.
So today, try something simple.
Put your phone down.
Look up.
Notice the sky.
Notice the people around you.
Listen to the sounds.
Have a conversation.
Take in the little things.
Because life is happening right here, right now.
And sometimes, if we're too busy looking down at a screen, we miss the rainbow. 🌈
Look up. Be present. Witness your life. 💚