The final day of 31 Days of Wellbeing! Well, this is the end of this wellbeing journey, although I hope some of the activities have been so useful that you will continue doing them in the future. In fact, this is exactly what the final activity is all about... Your final action is to set … Continue reading 31 Days of Wellbeing: Day 31
Day 27 of 31 Days of Wellbeing... When was the last time you tried something for the first time? Some of you may be turning off immediately and thinking this activity is too challenging. It is so much easier to stay in your comfort zone where you feel safe and cosy. Nothing wrong with that, … Continue reading 31 Days of Wellbeing: Day 27
Day 22 of 31 Days of Wellbeing... Time to dig a little deeper into ourselves today - not as scary as it sounds! Today, it is time to reflect. Reflect on the day that has passed, or even the week/month/year so far. Take stock of the challenges and successes. What has made you feel good … Continue reading 31 Days of Wellbeing: Day 22
Day 18 of 31 Days of Wellbeing... We are going for a physical one today...well I say physical, but actually this will really support your mental wellbeing too. All I ask of you today is that you drink...although the following quote from NHS is from 2011, it still stands: NHS Choices' page on Water and … Continue reading 31 Days of Wellbeing: Day 18
Day 2 of 31 Days of Wellbeing is here...let's continue to focus on feeling good about ourselves for at least one moment today. I feel this is an appropriate time to suggest this activity because in the UK we are facing SNOWMAGGEDON! Therefore any of our UK readers may not be feeling like getting out … Continue reading 31 Days of Wellbeing: Day 2
Here we go...let's dedicate this month to our own good mental health and happiness through 31 Days of Wellbeing. Your activity for Day 1 is very simple...yet also could be a challenge, particularly if you are in the midst of a snowstorm like we are in the UK at the moment. Day 1: Get outside … Continue reading 31 Days of Wellbeing: Day 1
Don't underestimate the importance of taking care of yourself. I read a quote on Positivity Blog: “Self-care is never a selfish act—it is simply good stewardship of the only gift I have, the gift I was put on earth to offer to others.” – Parker Palmer You can only truly begin to offer to others once … Continue reading Five self care tips for the working week
I woke up this morning and felt in a pretty low mood. No big, obvious reason - just being on my 'time of the month', my lower back ached, the weather was miserable and I had eaten far too many calories on Easter Sunday! I generally felt 'meh'. A couple of hours on, I feel … Continue reading Booster Tip #16: Run
It doesn't have to be the gym. There are so many things you can do to get your heart pumping - power walking, yoga, climbing, jogging, football, netball, cycling, home workouts. There is bound to be something you enjoy. Anxiety, self-esteem and depression can all be helped massively by exercising. If you don't believe me, … Continue reading Boost of the Day #145: Power of exercise
There are some days when you just won’t want to do ‘proper’ exercise. This might be because you’re exhausted, drank too much the night before, have aching muscles or are just not in the mood. What to do on these days? I would highly recommend power walking. I know some may find this amusing, and … Continue reading Benefits of Power Walking
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