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Journal prompts for your well-being

For those of you unfamiliar with this healing practice journaling is a beneficial practice that involves regularly recording your thoughts, experiences, and feelings in a written format. It has been found to have numerous positive effects on mental health, emotional well-being, and personal growth. First and foremost, journaling provides an outlet for self-expression and reflection, allowing individuals to explore their emotions and experiences in a safe and non-judgmental way. This process can help individuals gain a deeper understanding of themselves and their behaviours, leading to increased self-awareness and personal growth. Additionally, journaling can help to reduce stress and anxiety by providing a means to organise and process overwhelming emotions. It can also serve as a tool for problem-solving and decision-making, as individuals can use their journal to brainstorm ideas and reflect on their options. Journaling has also been found to improve memory and cognitive functioning, as it encourages individuals to recall and reflect on past experiences. Finally, journaling can serve as a record of personal growth and development, providing a tangible reminder of one’s progress and achievements over time. Overall, journaling is a powerful tool for self-reflection, personal growth, and emotional well-being.

To help get you started, here are some original journal prompts to help with self-reflection, personal growth, and emotional well-being:

  1. Reflect on a recent challenging situation you experienced. How did you handle it? What did you learn from it?
  2. Write about a personal goal you have and the steps you are taking to achieve it.
  3. Think about someone you admire and the qualities they possess that you would like to cultivate in yourself. How can you work on developing those qualities?
  4. Write about a time when you made a mistake. What did you learn from it, and how have you grown from the experience?
  5. Reflect on a time when you felt truly content and happy. What were you doing, and what made that experience so meaningful?
  6. Think about a negative belief you have about yourself. Challenge that belief and write down evidence that contradicts it.
  7. Write a letter to your future self, describing where you would like to be in one year, three years, and five years. What steps can you take to get there?
  8. Reflect on a relationship that is important to you. What are the qualities you value in that relationship, and how can you cultivate those qualities?
  9. Write about a personal value that is important to you. How do you incorporate that value into your daily life?
  10. Think about a book, movie, or piece of art that has had a significant impact on you. What did you learn from it, and how has it influenced your life?

Hopefully you find these helpful on your your healing journey. Honestly, the more often you do it, the more it can help. It’s one of the best forms of free therapy, so why not spoil yourself with a beautiful new journal or find a digital version & start today?

Enjoy!

8 Inspirational Guidance Tips

Whenever I’m feeling stuck, unmotivated or lacking direction I turn to these inspirational guidance tips to get myself back on track.

Whenever your feeling stuck, unmotivated or lacking direction you can turn to these inspirational guidance tips to help reset your mind, body and soul.

When things are amiss in my life I know that my personal energy & the energy around me needs to cleared in order to be open & receptive to the new. Follow the Inspirational guidance steps below for my process to be awakened to a fresh new burst of positive inspirational energy.

  1. Start the day with a glass of warm water with the juice of half a lemon.

The scent of lemon also has mood enhancing and energising properties. The smell of lemon juice can brighten your mood and help clear your mind. Lemon can also help reduce anxiety and depression.

  1. Aromatherapy

Change your state of mind & induce a sense of renewed clarity with aromatherapy. Aromatherapy is most efficient when inhaling essential oils from a tissue, diffusing them in a vaporiser, or adding them to your bathwater. The aroma sends a signal, directly through our senses, which in turn influences our emotions. Aromatherapy can help to lift depression, soothe irritable nerves and generally encourage a better state of mind. This is why essential oils have such a powerful effect on our moods and general state of mind. Relaxing oils such as lavender, sweet marjoram, clary sage, sandalwood, frankincense & ylang ylang work by stimulating a neuro-chemical called serotonin that is naturally produced by the body to help relaxation.

  1. Bath

Take an Epsom salt bath with aromatherapy oils to help further clear any unwanted negative energies.

Follow this nurturing relaxation recipe to soothe the soul & drain away negative energy to leave you feeling refreshed & renewed.

Fill a bath & add some Epsom salts, mix in a good 10 drops of rose geranium pure aromatherapy oil & 10 drops of lavender oil. This combination is like magic & will soothe your cares away. If you don’t have a bath you can still benefit from the magic of this aromatherapy blend by putting a few drops of each in the corner of the shower. Let the fragrant steam permeate your senses & visualise all the negative energy washing away as the water cascades down your body.

  1. Salt Lamps

If you don’t own a salt lamp, I would suggest you invest in one. I have 6 around my house & I couldn’t live without them. Not only are they gorgeous but the benefits are manyfold.

Himalayan salt lamps release negative ions into the air, which purify & can help reduce anxiety & encourage a relaxing atmosphere. Once negative ions reach the bloodstream, they’re believed to produce biochemical reactions that increase levels of the mood chemical serotonin, helping alleviate depression, relieve stress & boost daytime energy.

  1. Yoga

Moving your body is a great way to get energy flowing through again. Yoga is particularly good as it focuses on moving stagnant energy through & out of the body.

  1. Meditation

Meditation is great for de-stressing and to clearing any mental or emotional blocks that may be present. By stilling & calming your mind you create more space for energy to flow.

  1. Oracle Cards

After clearing all the old stagnant negative energy in your body & surroundings you’ve now cleared the way for inspirational guidance to come through. Now is a good time to affirm “I am open & receptive to receive the loving inspirational guidance that I am seeking”.

I love to use oracle cards to help guide me with this process. By the law of attraction, you will only draw messages that are meant for you & your situation. Trust the process, go with the flow & enjoy it. My personal favourites at the moment are the magical mermaids & dolphin’s oracle card deck by Doreen Virtue.

  1. Journal

Now that all old energies are cleared & you’ve opened yourself up to receive inspirational loving guidance it is the perfect time to write in a journal. Write down any images, or flashes of inspiration that come to you at this time & follow through.

Trust the process & enjoy!

 

Back To Basics Self Care Practices

For the times when life feels completely overwhelming.

Here are some self-care practices that I like to call getting back to basics for those times when life feels completely overwhelming. Your rescue remedy awaits.

BACK TO BASICS SELF CARE PRACTICES

For the times when life feels completely overwhelming.

Here are some self-care practices that I like to call getting back to basics for those times when life feels completely overwhelming. Your rescue remedy awaits.

  1. Take an Epsom salt bath with aromatherapy oils.

A nurturing relaxation recipe to soothe the soul & drain away negative energy to leave you feeling refreshed & renewed. Fill a bath & add some Epsom salts, mix in a good 10 drops of rose geranium pure aromatherapy oil & 10 drops of lavender oil. This combination is like magic & will soothe your cares away. If you don’t have a bath you can still benefit from the magic of this aromatherapy blend by putting a few drops of each in the corner of the shower. Let the fragrant steam permeate your senses & visualise all the negative energy washing away as the water cascades down your body.

  1. Soothing Music

Play calming relaxation music, music that soothes your soul. My favourite is the spa radio channel on Pandora. Music has a powerful healing effect to change the vibrational frequency of your body at a molecular level.

  1. Light some candles

The calming effect of candlelight can be a simple yet sacred tool to help reduce stress. The gentle glow it creates helps to ease and soothe the mind & soul.

Create a cosy, nurturing atmosphere by lighting a few well-placed candles in your home. Adding a candle here & there will create softness in your room, which will instantly make it feel warm & welcoming, perfect for when you’re feeling overwhelmed. So, if you haven’t already, bring the tranquil & restorative light of candles into your life.

  1. Aromatherapy

Aromatherapy is most efficient when inhaling essential oils from a tissue, diffusing them in a vaporiser, or adding them to your bathwater. The aroma sends a signal, directly through our senses, which in turn influences our emotions. Aromatherapy can help to lift depression, soothe irritable nerves and generally encourage a better state of mind. This is why essential oils have such a powerful effect on our moods and general state of mind. Relaxing oils such as lavender, sweet marjoram, clary sage, sandalwood, frankincense & ylang ylang work by stimulating a neuro-chemical called serotonin that is naturally produced by the body to help relaxation & induce sleep. A dream remedy when feeling completely overwhelmed.

  1. Chamomile tea

Soothe your nerves with a cup of chamomile tea. Research has shown that chamomile is not only relaxing, but it can significantly decrease anxiety & even fight depression. To read more on this click here.

  1. Yoga

The next time you are feeling completely overwhelmed try practising a gentle yoga sequence. Yoga is well known for reducing anxiety & stress. The focus on breath within the practice of yoga has been seen to reduce the release of stress hormones & lower cortisol levels. Ease into a gentle session & stretch out any tension in your body to help induce a soothing, calming effect in your body & mind.

  1. Journal

Find a quiet space & write your heart out. Journaling is a very therapeutic way of releasing pent up energy. Vent & get it all out so there is no need for any negative emotions to stay trapped inside of your body. Once you’re done, simply tear it up, release it & let it be done & over with.

  1. Gratitude

Write in a gratitude journal all the things you are grateful for, as many as you can. This will help shift your energy from negative to positive & allow for more positive energy to usher into your life.

  1. Affirmations

Repeat out loud in front of a mirror a releasing affirmation. This is very powerful practice, as you are signifying to the universe that you are ready to be free of this thing, situation or person. Repeat “I am willing to release the need for ……… insert what you need to release here …….”, & watch as whatever it is you need to release begins to leave your life.

Go soothe & nurture your mind, body & soul

 

Daily Rituals For A Beautiful Life

Daily Rituals for A Beautiful Life. Incorporate these 8 daily practices into your routine & positively transform your overall life & well-being.

Life gets hectic & we start to lose sight of basic, but crucial self-care practices. How can we possibly expect to give the best of ourselves to the world when we are burnt out, stressed & running on empty? Let the following serve as a guideline to get back to basics, by putting yourself first so you can give the best version of you to the world & start living a more beautiful fulfilling life.

1. Rise an hour Earlier

Waking up earlier alleviates a lot of unnecessary stress & allows time for crucial self-care practices with no disturbances. This will end up being easier than you think. By waking up earlier you will start going to bed earlier thus developing a new time frame for your body clock. Start off small at first but the benefits will enable you to start the day off in a much more positive & stress free way.

2. Exercise

This can be as simple as a daily 30 minute walk every morning or run if you prefer. It is great for your overall health, will help keep stress levels down throughout the day & help you to start the day feeling more energised.

3. Practice Yoga

By establishing a daily yoga practice into your morning, it will lower overall stress levels, help you start the day in a calm state of mind & make you nice & limber for the day ahead. 10 minutes will do just nicely, if you have more time, go for it!

4. Meditate

Start the day with clarity. Just a 10-minute session will make all the difference and enable you to handle whatever the day may bring.

5. Gratitude Journal

Keep the morning vibes positive. Write down at least 3 things you are grateful for, if you can think of more, great! Watch your happiness, health, relationships & overall life improve with this transformational daily practice!

6. Take an Epsom salt bath

Ideally you would schedule time for this ritual everyday but it is not always possible with busy schedules! Try to take the time out for this highly beneficial practice at least a few times a week of an evening, the benefits are worth it! Not only is an Epsom salt bath great for sore, tired muscles but it also helps detoxify the body & dissipates any negative energy stored throughout the day. Try adding some soothing aromatherapy oil such as lavender for an even more blissful experience.

7. Read

Continue to ease into the evening with a good book to soothe the soul before bed.

Reading before bed is a great way to clear the mind from all the unnecessary inner chatter of the day. If you can, try to read something uplifting & motivational to help end the day on a positive note. Otherwise something you enjoy will help you switch off & unwind. A great habit to get into is to switch from watching television in the evenings to reading a book!

8. Listen to guided meditation

To conclude the daily rituals for a beautiful life, end the day by entering into a sweet slumber with a guided meditation.

 If you make the time to incorporate these 8 practices into your daily routine the difference you will notice within yourself & your life will be astounding. What are you waiting for?!

 A beautiful life awaits you!

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