Self Care
Affirmations, nourishing recipes, seasons and moon cycles.. self care is knowing who you are and what you need so that you can live your true and best self.
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Holistic Self Care in Winter
Winter is a time of reflection, rest, and rejuvenation. As the days grow shorter and the temperatures drop, it’s essential to embrace self-care practices that nurture our bodies, minds, and spirits. Let’s explore a variety of holistic wellness rituals designed to help you stay healthy, balanced, and serene throughout the Winter months. From mindfulness exercises to relaxation techniques and stress-relief rituals, these practices will support your overall well-being during this introspective season.
Did you know?? the prefrontal cortex - the “thinking” part of your brain, can weaken during repetitive periods of stress or sustained trauma. This is where “higher function” tasks are processed. It’s only natural then, that these tasks become more difficult to perform when this region of the brain has been compromised. Excessive amounts of stress strengthens the PRIMITIVE parts of our brain to take action, causing the prefrontal cortex to effectively shut down. In a fight or flight situation this is an effective survival mechanism as usually there is very little time to ponder and analyse the situation. But that’s not really what we need on a day to day basis! Our lives are stressed without the imminent threat of danger. So how do we reignite the
A cup of tea is a cup of peace Whether it’s black, white, green or some fancy blend.. the simple act of pouring yourself a cuppa is self care in and of itself. Which is great for those mummas who pour and forget, most likely distracted by little ones 😂 How many times have you made yourself tea, only to come back hours later to find it cold? #selfcareday #mumswithcameras #mumsofinsta #raisingboys #raisingdaughters #tealove #stayathomemum #witchinghour
Hey mumma, just chill. I know you’re under valued and under appreciated. I know sometimes you’re just over it. I know day in day out you do what needs to be done, without thanks and without praise. You’re amazing! You’re showing your kids what it means to give unconditionally and love wholeheartedly. So take time out when you need it and make peace your priority. Because honestly, nothing is that huge that you need to lose it. Just keep your peace, take a deep breath and keep going.
6 Bath Soak Recipes for Relaxation
Nothing beats a good soak in the tub with warm water and some essential oils. Adding the Epsom salts not only acts as a carrier but it also provides the following health benefits: improves sleep, reduces stress and anxiety, reduces pain and muscle soreness. Here are my favourite bath soak recipes for relaxation.
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