WELLMAS | my wellbeing advent calendar

In the run up to December my YouTube feed was filled with creators getting ready for Vlogmas, and I thought to myself what a great way to share a wide variety of techniques for mental health improvement. After all nothing is one glove fits all!

During December I shared things that worked for me, some things that didn't (but might for someone else) and even spoke to some practitioners to share in their expertise!

Head HERE for the full playlist:

DAY 1: the importance of getting out into the fresh air

DAY 2: the importance of talking about difficulties, but also giving yourself permission to do all the 'wellbeing' things and still not being OK, and to seek medical intervention if necessary

DAY 3: getting started with essential oils

DAY 4: take some time to chill out with this Progressive Muscle Relaxation class

DAY 5: create a wellbeing toolkit with me, something you can bust out whenever you feel the need

DAY 6: learn a quick and easy breathing technique you can do anywhere when stressed! (Box Breath)

DAY 7: getting creative in a variety of ways to boost our dopamine levels

DAY 8: starting a gratitude practice to start to change our mindsets

DAY 9: continuing to change our mindset but looking at how we reframe the narrative through EFT and tapping

DAY 10: a talk with the amazing The Zen Project about taking mindfulness practices around the UK

DAY 13: using Left Nostril Breathing to hack our parasympathetic nervous system to destress

DAY 14: struggling to meditate? why not try a mala

DAY 15: unwind with a 5 minute body scan

DAY 16: using some simple journal prompts to get things off our minds and create space for nicer things

DAY 17: as Taylor Swift once said "shake it off" with this quick shaking practice

DAY 18: a sun salutation style warm up to start the day right

DAY 20: a chat with Michelle from Edge of Sacred about the power of sound

DAY 21: reflect on the year at the Winter Solstice

DAY 22: need a reason to go outdoors? why not try your hand at gardening

DAY 23: bring a little more balance into your life with some Alternate Nostril Breathing

DAY 24: look a head to the New Year with me!

As always I would love to know if you have given any of these a try,

Have a beautiful day x