All Self-care articles
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GuidanceMeditation to improve your wellbeing
Meditation has been practised for thousands of years and is centred on training those who apply it to build their awareness and get a healthy sense of perspective.
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GuidanceGuided imagery for wellbeing
Guided imagery is a practice whereby you use all of your five senses to calm your mind and body. Benefits include the fact that it’s easy to do and can help you to maintain wellness whatever else might be happening.
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GuidanceProgressive muscle relaxation
Progressive muscle relaxation, or PMR, is an easy way to find calm in an otherwise busy day. It’s simple to do, takes only 20 minutes, and can make a huge difference to your wellbeing.
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GuidanceBreathing for relaxation
Deep breathing is one of the best and easiest ways to reduce stress. It can be done anywhere, anytime, and is easy to learn.
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GuidancePilates to improve your wellbeing
Pilates was created in the 1920s to help treat injured soldiers returning from WW1. Pilates offers those practicing it a range of benefits such as improving body strength and alleviating aches and pains.
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GuidanceYoga to manage your wellbeing
Yoga comprises of a series of movements and postures designed to increase strength and flexibility, with an emphasis on breathing control. Learn how you can practice yoga to improve your wellbeing.
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GuidanceWhat is good sleep hygiene and how can you practise it?
You may have heard of ‘sleep hygiene’ or ‘clean sleeping’. Surprisingly, it has nothing to do with washing your bed linen; it’s actually good habits for a restful night’s sleep. Discover the best tips here.
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GuidanceMindfulness for wellbeing
Mindfulness is the practise of staying in the moment, being aware of ourselves and our surroundings. Learn about the fundamental skills required to live mindfully.
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GuidanceNutritional support for developing and maintaining your emotional and physical wellbeing
Food can have a big impact on how we feel, both physically and emotionally. This tipsheet provides information on what foods contain key vitamins and minerals which can influence various aspects of our wellbeing.
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Guidance21 things to help manage stress and build resilience
Resilient people tend to display a number of common behaviours and attitudes, all of which can be learned and practised throughout life. Building your resilience levels can help you to manage stress effectively and get the best out of life, even when things are tough.
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GuidanceThe benefits of physical activity
Niall Brennan talks through the many physical benefits of physical activity in this animated short video. If you were unsure as to why physical activity is so important to our health this video will convince you otherwise!