This is a fast, effective, way to get our bodies out of the stress response in real time.
Catherine Wells, Occupational Therapist, show us how to use your breath to initiate a relaxation response in the body.
Find a quiet spot and take a few minutes to just breathe fully using these three basic principles.
A simple yet profound well-being tip that often gets overlooked – setting boundaries.
A local businessman who bravely shares his inspiring tale of confronting and triumphing over addiction with the help of family, friends and Find Help NI.
Ever thought about giving journaling a try? It's far more than just putting pen to paper.
You can write a novel, jot down a few bullet points, or even sketch your thoughts. It's your space to be as creative or straightforward as you want.
Can you get to grass, barefoot for about 5 minutes? Then this short meditation is for you. Visualisation Meditations hit differently, especially for those of us that struggle with standard meditation.
A user Joined the Conversation by asking for a practice that helps reduce anxiety. Catherine Wells, Occupational Therapist suggests giving Orienting a go.
Simple practices integrated into your daily routine can make a significant impact on your overall mood and anxiety levels in just a week!
Introducing the self-hug, a simple yet incredibly impactful practice that can boost your well-being and foster self-compassion.
The body talks to the brain - we just have to learn the language, try these simple Somatic exercises when your feeling anxious, sad, angry, stress or overthinking.
This is a somatic practice to help with nervous system regulation. You can use this if you feel anxious, scattered or dysregulated.
Let’s delve into the incredible relationship between nature and our well-being. And now, backed by science, we know it's the real deal.
Not everyone has or can access nature easily or everyday, but fret not, here’s a list of ways that you can bring nature into your home.
A sit spot is a favourite place in nature that you visit regularly to cultivate awareness as you expand your senses and study patterns of nature. It can become like an anchor in your life.
Ever heard of forest bathing? And no, it's not a bath in the forest although I’m sure that would be wonderful too.
Rise and shine, get up, look East! It's time to bask in the golden glow of early morning sunlight. You might think those first few rays are just a pleasant start to the day, but they're super beneficial for both body and mind.
Nature can provide a momentary release from stress but it’s more than that. Catherine Wells, Occupational Therapist shares her thoughts along with Wendell Berry's poem to explore this further.
Let's dive into the fascinating world of the vagus nerve. Ever heard of it? If not, you're in for a treat because it's a big player in taking us from the stress response, back into the relaxation response.
This exercise was developed by Stanley Rosenberg. It is believed that it stimulates the vagus nerve which in turn, can initiate a relaxation/parasympathetic response.
A great exercise for enhancing vagal tone and initiating the relaxation/parasympathetic response reducing feelings of anxiety and overwhelm.
Try these Vagal Nerve toning activities that you can easily fit into your daily routine. Strengthening your vagal nerve has many benefits including better stress management, emotional regulation, and overall well-being
