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.
Food has never tasted so good!
Continuing on the theme of mindfulness, it is amazing how eating mindfully can really enhance the enjoyment and the experience of having a meal or snack. There is often so much going on in our lives that we don’t give eating the time it deserves, becoming distracted...
The Cleansing Power of Water
I’m sure we have all experienced the wonderful effects of water, be that either from a bath or shower, a lovely swim in a pool, or from being near or in the sea. Even washing our hands can have a positive effect. We all feel the build-up of stress or unwanted...
More Mindfulness
These photos were taken on a series of country walks I did over the weekend near the River Eden in Cumbria. You could take yourself on an imaginary MINDFUL walk using these images or similar such beautiful images in nature. Notice how they makes you feel and recognise...
Stay Hydrated
A good habit to get into is to always have a water bottle with you or a glass of water nearby, so you can sip throughout the day. Every cell of every organ and system of your body will thank you for being hydrated. Our body overall is about 60% water (blood 90%, brain...
Soothing Tension
Anyone who has experienced head massage will know of the many benefits it gives. These include helping improve circulation to the area giving that vital organ - our wonderful brain - a boost for clearer thinking and better concentration, nourishing hair follicles,...
Fuzzy Head
Fuzzy HEAD ? If you are feeling HEADACHY, here is another hand reflexology point that is worth knowing. Your thumb pad (and big toe pad) relate to your head and brain so can be useful to work if you are feeling headachy. If you have a tendency to feel the tension on...
Mindful Quiet Time
MINDFUL meditative quiet time with a relaxing image, be it a photo or an image in your mind . . . . . Choose a restful image, maybe something in nature if that is what you love. If it's your own photo there will be an added emotionally positive connection too. This is...
A Healthy DOSE
Feel good hormones/naturally created chemicals by the body can be felt in many many ways and just a few ways to get your daily DOSE are listed below. Whenever you feel good you have likely created some or all of these four. Today for instance I am grateful for the...
Squeeze and Roll
It is surprising how tense we can become in every day life in the neck, shoulders and upper arm areas. Here is a quick and easy technique to provide some relief. This squeezing and rolling movement, using all fingers together, is great for around the neck, the tops of...
Upper Back
TENNIS BALL AND SOCK - This is a Favourite Tip of mine . . . We know that a tennis ball is a great massage tool. A ball with a bit of give in it is ideal. If you only have a rock hard tennis ball then be more gentle. You can use a ball and a wall to help you massage...
Easing those Shoulders
Here's another way to way to ease those achy shoulders. This point is used in Hand Reflexology for shoulders. Right hand for right shoulder, left hand for left shoulder. Gentle pressing, stroking and / or circling, whatever feels good to you. Along with some steady...
Shoulder Boulders
Here are 2 great exercises for your shoulders. They are particularly helpful for anyone who spends a lot of time at a desk or driving. Always work within your limits and if something hurts then please stop or go more gently/smaller/slower. Seek medical advice if you...
