Archive : Self Nurturing Tips

Take some time off Now that the year has drawn to a close with Christmas just a week away, take this time to totally relax and have some time off.  It’s a good time of year to recharge your batteries, join in the Christmas cheer (just don’t over do it!) and catch up on much needed rest.

Applying henna to the belly toward the end of a pregnancy in certain cultures is believed to protect or bless the mother and child during the difficulties of labor. It’s believed to guard against the evil eye and protect from evil or malicious spirits that may be near during delivery. Henna designs are viewed as protective. Having henna applied and having someone touch your pregnant belly, is very [...]

Sit under a tree Take time out this week to sit under a tree, by the pool or at the beach…anywhere that helps you to feel totally relaxed. Take a good book to read, or simply close your eyes and enjoy!! This is for ANYONE…no matter how old or young.  Take the kids and make it a family experience!

Dance to your favourite music No matter what music you like or what form of dancing takes your fancy, just put on some music and start to move your body.  It’s amazing how good you feel as it gets the endorphins racing around your body. I find that if I’m tired or sad, dancing is the quickest ‘pick me up’ ever! Just have fun with it. Even get out some scarves and have a play!

Give yourself a facial If you can’t afford to go out and pay someone else to give you a facial, create time and space at home to nurture yourself a little. Start by setting the mood…take the phone off the hook, put on some nice music, get into some comfy clothes and get ready to relax. Start by cleansing your skin. Then try some exfoliation and a deep cleansing mask.  Lie down and rest your eyes [...]

Get back to nature Feeling stressed and run down?  Whenever I feel this way it’s time to get back to nature! Go bushwalking, camping, paddling, bike riding or surfing!  Anywhere in the natural environment has the ability to totally relax you and recharge those batteries. So start planning now for your next date with nature.  :)

Cloud Watch Lie on a rug outside and cloud watch, or watch the breeze blowing the leaves of the trees. It can become quite hypnotic and put you into a deeply relaxed state. This was one of my favorites as a kid.

Light a candle Light a candle and take five big deep gratitude breaths.  Think of at least one thing that you are grateful for.

Count to ten while taking slow deep breathes Whenever you’re feeling stressed or under pressure, stop what you are doing and count to ten while taking slow, deep breathes.  This will help you to calm down, centre yourself and think clearly, before deciding to act.  Hopefully whatever you do next, will be in a calm, relaxed state.

Foot soak Soak your feet in a bowl of warm water with a drop of ‘rose-Geranium’ oil added or some rose petals, with marbles on the bottom.  Run your feet over the marbles for a foot massage. Indulge yourself for as long as you like!!