Restorative Took Kit
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Anchor
Take a moment each day to appreciate the little things in your immediate life. This can help to soften your current life challenges by providing a backdrop of the positive things also present.
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Breathe
The first thing we come into the world with; breath truly is your companion and ally. Take time to get to know your breath and the messages it provides you with.
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Cleanse
Use your shower time as a way to clear away the energy from your day or use some cleansing breaths; a sigh on the out breath, a drop of the shoulders and a loosening of the jaw.
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Drink water
Hydration plays a fundamental role in maintaining our overall health. Did you know that water is essential for every bodily process; boosting energy, cognitive function and supporting lubrication within our joints?
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Ease
Take some time to consider what brings comfort and ease into your life. Is it a place in nature, a warm and open conversation with a friend, a hearty bout of laughter, Sunday morning resting, the unconditional love of a furry friend.
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Food
Have a go at incorporating our 10 food tips for wellbeing. Shifting sustainable food habits to support your mental health and general wellbeing can take time and it’s important to step back from an all or nothing approach.
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Give something away
There is nothing like the feeling of giving something that you no longer need or use to someone who will value it. Also consider how great it feels to donate to charity, clear the clutter and make space in your closets, kitchen and life!
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Hugs
The warmth of touch has a powerful effect on our oxytocin (feel good hormones) levels. Reach out to someone who cares, a friend, a beloved pet or even a soft fluffy pillow and melt into a hug.
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Insta Edit
Are you noticing the vacuum of time taken up by scrolling through your socials? Are you left feeling tired, anxious or unhappy? Bringing focus to posts & feeds that inspire, bring joy to the things you love can make a big difference to how you feel.
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Join a group
Connecting with a group of like-minded individuals provides social engagement opportunities that we humans really need. Group activities provide creative, playful and inspiring highlights to our week.
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Kind to yourself
When we are kind to self and others, it releases neuro- chemicals which increase our sense of trust and makes us feel warm and engaged. Follow the kindness trail toward communities and groups who care.
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Lo-fi playlist
Lo-fi music can reduce stress and your enhance focus as it stimulates alpha brainwaves. Browse through Spotify and you-tube to find your calm, creative space.
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Mindful moments
Spending 5 minutes several times a day checking in with your thoughts, emotions, posture and breath allows you to “get to know” yourself. Mindfulness takes on a curiosity and interest toward your internal space. Mindfulness fosters self-compassion and care.
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No thanks
When we habitually say yes to everything we can end up saying no to ourselves! Take a moment to consider how much you are currently juggling and how realistic it is for you to do that “one more thing”. No can provide a necessary pause in your busy day.
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Outside time
Take in the seasons, walk in wonder, sit in your garden, breathe fresh air, sunlight and the space around you. Being outside can do wonders for your mental health.
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Professional advice
Getting in touch with a support group and professional organisations provides necessary scaffolding, useful tools, information and guidance through complex experiences.
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Quiet time
Put your phone down and take a mini break. Invite in time to rest, cuddle your dog, recline on a sofa, sip tea and notice how good it feels just to be.
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Read
Reading can stimulate the release of mood-enhancing neurotransmitters. Take it one step further and read in the sunshine to further enhance the release of serotonin.
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Stretch slowly
Aside from supporting joint health, increasing blood flow to muscles and increasing flexibility, stretching also benefits the resting branch of your nervous system. Stretch to digest, breathe, and settle into your day in an easy way.
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Therapeutic support
Scheduling in time for a therapy provides you with physical, mental, emotional & spiritual support. Hone in on what is most important to you right now. Making the decision to reach out for care can radically shift your mindset around supporting your own wellbeing.
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Unsubscribe
Take a moment to delete all those unwanted emails. We are bombarded by hundreds of marketing messages every day, so maybe it’s time to simplify and delete the unwanted distractions and spend more time on what matters?
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Validate
The things that you really enjoy about yourself. In a world that expects us to be more, return to the simple things that are often unseen in the outside world but alive and well on the inside.
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Write down thoughts
Journaling can give you the space to clear your mental clutter and make sense of your day. Write down your worries, concerns and achievements and joys. It is also a great way to wind down for sleep as it will most likely decrease those middle of the night problem solving hours!
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Xo
The simplicity of a loving word, thought or gesture to someone close or even yourself can reset your day. You have enough, you are enough, you do enough, and you are worthy of love.
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Yoga
The benefits of Yoga are well documented and evidence based as a way to lower your stress levels, stretch and strengthen your body, slow the mind chatter and deepen your sense of connection to energy and life force. Restorative practices target the Autonomic Nervous System and the effects of Chronic and Acute stress.
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Zzz
Sleep has an enormous impact on our ability to bounce back from stress, regulate our emotions and restore our nervous systems.