Breath

Our breath is a powerful tool when we activate it. Did you know that slowing our breathing down and breathing out a longer out-breath helps kick our parasympathetic nervous system in, this is the part of our brain that calms us down. There are lots of different techniques, like the 4 by 4 method…

We love breath tools because they are free and portable!

Movement

Getting moving is great for us physically and mentally. If all you can do today is move rooms, do that, get a different view, make a cup of tea maybe. If getting into your garden feels good, go have a wander, take your breakfast out! No garden, the Botanic Gardens have tons of diverse and beautiful spots to bathe in nature.

Or get out for a walk, a run, yoga, a gym session or a swim? Youtube offers lots of guided options from 5 minute bed yoga to intense training. Some people get big postive feelings from exercise, others less so. Work out what your body needs and see what offering it some movement feels like.

content

Positive quotes, self-help books, supportive social media feeds can all help surround us with words and images that uplift us (or quite the opposite!). Make intentional choices to find the avenues that feed your soul, fill you with joy, inspire you and speak to you.

reach in & reach out

Be are the start of change, YOU have the ability to make different choices. Listen to what you need. Decide that you are worth it, because you know what? You ARE!

And also reach out for help, sometimes we need a helping hand to help us navigate the fog of low mood, depression or anxiety. To create a safe space for us to process grief, notice our behaviour or just make sense of what’s next.