About Mariette

Dr Mariette Jansen will help you overcome stress and live a more productive life. Give her a call to find out how.

David Lloyd Brooklands – chakra meditation workshop

6 July chakra workshop DL Brooklands

On Saturday 6 July I will facilitate a chakra workshop in David Lloyd Brooklands in Weybridge. This centre offers a studio that will make it possible to have more people than in The Zen Den and for that reason the price is special: £20 for a 2 … [Read more...]

The art of mindfulness – evening event

Art Mindfulness July

                    The art of mindfulness An informative and experiential evening When: Wednesday 3 July 2013  7.30 – 9.30 pm Where: The Art Agency, 93 High Street, Esher, KT10 Cost: £12.50 includes ticket, … [Read more...]

To feed is not the question, it is about how to feed

Who lives your life? Is it you or do you let your life be directed by others? What is important in your life? Is it to do the right thing for other people? Is it to act as is expected of you? Is it to take the correct action within … [Read more...]

The five main causes of stress

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I always think of stretch and stress in a similar way. Does it make sense? Looking at the etymology, the study of the origins of words, I came across the following: stretching seems to have a lot of meanings that might as well apply to stress. … [Read more...]

Office slaves: take time-out before you burn-out

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 Little and often is usually more effective than an every now-and-then burst. Regardless what we talk about, exercise, food-intake, stress management…. When it comes to managing your stress levels in the office, it is extremely beneficial to train … [Read more...]

The easiest solution to change a disorganised environment into a perception of peace

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There are stimuli in our environment that have a direct impact on our stress levels. Think of sounds, think of smells and think of visual stimuli. Gentle music makes us feel relaxed, natural fragrances have a calming effect and a minimalistic room … [Read more...]

Mindfulness Meditation Introduction to leaders of GirlGuides

An article in the local Surrey Herald, about the Annual Conference of the GirlGuides

A sunny Saturday afternoon in Weybridge in February 2013, was the background scene for an introduction workshop Mindfulness Meditation. Over 20 ladies gathered together after lunch to experience 'Meditation with a Western flavour'. As usual, I … [Read more...]