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Self Care tools are essential in modern life. These blogs aim to share some easy, simple to learn and remember tools for day to day use. Hayley founded her holistic business WellBeings back in 2002 and has absorbed and continues to learn many useful techniques, tools and tips to create our own Self Care Toolbox we can dip into as needed.

Hypnotic State

Hypnotic State

You don't need to be a genius to experience this hypnotic state 👍 because we all go through this hypnogogic phase every day as we are falling asleep. 😴 It's a state where solutions are often found to issues we cannot seem to solve when fully conscious....

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Listening to the Birds

Listening to the Birds

Birdsong is regarded as one of the most calming and relaxing sounds. This is because of its predictable and rhythmic patterns. Becoming more aware of birdsong as we get out and about in nature has a calming effect on us. These patterns elicit a sense of safety and...

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Introduction to Grounding

Introduction to Grounding

If you are feeling stressed, anxious, have scattered thoughts and energy, are over thinking and over worrying about past mistakes and what might happen in the future, then GROUNDING is a great way to feel calm, rooted, steady, present, aware and balanced. It can help...

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Moving Meditation

Moving Meditation

Many people say they cannot meditate as they feel it means they must sit still with a quiet mind and we all know that can be impossible. Whether sitting still or moving practice giving the often busy mind something to do by observing the breathing. Notice the movement...

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Yurt Magic

Yurt Magic

Exploring places that make us feel good. I recently attended two events within a week held within yurts. One a massive structure which accommodated almost 30 people and one was more cosy and there were about ten of us in there. These round tent covered dwellings were...

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Head to toe with rosemary

Head to toe with rosemary

(Contraindications: Do not use Rosemary oil if you have High Blood Pressure, Epilepsy or in Pregnancy. Never use essential oils neat on skin as they will irritate.) Some of the benefits of Rosemary essential oil include mental clarity and improved memory; increased...

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What makes your heart sing?

What makes your heart sing?

Where are your SPECIAL and HAPPY PLACES? If you’re anything like me, you will have several happy places and activities you can easily bring to mind. Special places you can imagine immediately and feel the good feelings they bring. This is a great tool you can use...

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Thymus Thump for Vitality

Thymus Thump for Vitality

Locate your thymus area in the centre of the chest, just below the collar bone. Tap with fingertips, or gently thump, rub or even scratch the thymus area to stimulate the thymus gland. You can do this for a few seconds up to a few minutes each day. Some people suggest...

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Hot Hot Hot

Hot Hot Hot

Here is one of my all time top tips for these soaring temperatures and particularly when it’s so warm overnight too, for those of us without air conditioning. I often use this in the car too as I do not have any air con apart from the windows! I keep a cold block...

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Get your feet up

Get your feet up

For many decades I’ve found getting my legs up the wall really makes me feel generally more energised and well. It might not be for everyone, see below. We all know how lovely it is to recline on a sofa or sunbed, as it can help you feel like you are lighter and...

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Do nothing…

Do nothing…

An invitation to do nothing for a few minutes . . . A lovely YouTube breathing visualisation. Remember the belly breathing. Just observing and be aware of that movement - belly expanding on the in breath and relaxing back on the out breath.

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The Positive Effects of Music

The Positive Effects of Music

Raising our energy vibrations with the therapeutic effects of music. For the first time this week I experienced a live band playing in Lincoln Cathedral – an iconic building with awe inspiring architecture and beautiful stained glass windows. A few months ago, I...

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