Wellbeing

We all know that eating a healthy balanced diet, helps with wellbeing, but what else helps.

I have tried out and do many wellbeing activities, to maintain a happy and balanced life, but it has not always been that easy. I have found ways to cope with stress, anxiety or depression and now have managed to come to a place that is easier, happier and a lot more balanced.

I am very much into alternative therapy and a healthy balanced lifestyle, rather than taking medications or doctors visits. For some things like meditation, it took me a while to get into, I was always too busy or not able to relax. It took time for me to be able to recognise that changes were being made and to also form habits.

Here are some of the things I believe really help, and it really is repetition and perseverance that is the key.

• Meditation 10-15 minutes – there are some free apps available
• Breathing – through stressful situations, part of meditation
• miracle tones HZ, a type of relaxation music – you can find on spotify
• Stretching and yoga – helps balance the body and mind and takes away aches and pains
• Nature – A good walk every day, some fresh air, sunshine, trees, all help
• Creativity – Some people think they are not creative, but there are so many hobbies you can get connected to, some of mine are art, colouring, baking, reading short stories
• Gratitude – refocuses the mind, when you are having negative thoughts, get into the habit of doing it every day, be grateful for making the bed, or seeing a friend, helping others, a sunny day
• Balanced eating – binge eating causes a spike and drop in sugar levels, causing mood swings. Try to balance your snacks and food and try to eat a variety of fruit and vegetables
• Less tv – It helps with creating more hobbies, away from tv, as it numbs the mind!

You need to incorporate most of these every day, to really make a difference. Remember these are coping and healing mechanisms , but you need to deal with any issues first, to heal, so whether it is talking to someone, after a bad experience, or seeking help in the first instance.

You might think that you do not have enough time to do all of the list, but I can assure you that you do. Perhaps do meditation 10 minutes before you go to bed, or stretches first thing in the morning. Take a lunchtime 30 minute walk and deep breathes on your walk. It really will make a difference to your well being, but remember you must keep doing it!

I hope this helps you too and let me know if you have any ideas or if any of the items above help you as well.