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.
Energy Vibration – Raising your vibe
ENJOY BEING 'IN FLOW' This helpful image shows various emotions and their associated frequency, which helps explains how each makes us feel. Energy vibes are felt by us all the time. Life means that we simply can't avoid the lower ones, however, we can take steps to...
Attitude of Grattitide
Following on from Affirmations of which a great one is I AM GRATEFUL. We might choose to once or twice a day ponder over, and ideally write down maybe in your diary, THREE things in your life that you are grateful for. Notice how it lifts your mood, even if you're...
When Life Gives You Lemons
Did you know that Citrus Aromas are Uplifting? Cutting open a citrus fruit and enjoying the aromas can make you feel uplifted and more joyful 😄. Great for those grey days ☁️ . In aromatherapy, we often use a citrus essential oil within a blend...
Affirmations Introduction
You may use affirmations regularly or at least have heard of them. Affirmations are positive statements, always in the present tense, which we can say to ourselves either out loud or silently. This raises our energy vibration (more about that another time) and helps...
Sole Soothers
Either a foot roller or a tennis ball make brilliant foot or hand massagers! Feet and hands can often feel tired or tight, even first thing in a morning. Sit down and just a few minutes of gentle rolling under your soles or in the palms can make you feel so much...
Being Mindful
BEING MINDFUL is very calming for our being and a wonderfully simple self care tool. Is your MIND FULL or are you being MINDFUL? (like the little dog below). Whoever created this image was a genius. It illustrates perfectly being IN THE NOW, EXPERIENCING THIS VERY...
Belly Breathing
BELLY BREATHING (diaphragmatic breathing) has many benefits including helping us feel CALMER. Though aimed at children, I like how this video explains belly breathing simply.
Calm Button
Gently press, press and circle or stroke this point on the hand (either hand) to help you feel calmer. This can be done anytime, anywhere and once you know where the point is you can even do it without anyone knowing. A great tip for all ages. The power to be calm is...
