Here in South Devon we are spoilt for choice with beautiful countryside and beach walks. Walking is one of the safest and most effective forms of exercise to do and regular walking can help to increase your energy levels, increasing productivity throughout the day. Read more
Rumi said, ‘A little while alone in your room will prove more valuable than anything else that could ever be given to you.’
Press the Pause button on your life. Realise that there are few things so urgent that they can’t wait a minute. Read more
I came across an interesting article a few days ago about ritual. A ritual is defined as a predefined sequence of symbolic actions often characterised by formality and repetition that lacks direct instrumental purpose. Read more
“If you want to untie a knot, you must look at the cord carefully and then gently undo the tangle. Yanking on the cord will only make the knot tighter.” Thomas Hanna. Read more
Centering and grounding can aid your sense of wellbeing. Start by finding a place that feels good to you – your garden, a park, woodland. Somewhere you like the view or by a tree that you like. Take some time to feel the air, hear the sounds, and become quiet in yourself.
Connect with the people around you: with family, friends, colleagues and neighbours, at home, work, school or in your local community. Think of these as the cornerstones of your life and invest time in developing them. Building these connections will support and enrich you every day.
Go for a walk or run, step outside, cycle, play a game, garden or dance – exercising makes you feel good. Most be active importantly; discover a physical activity you enjoy and that suits your level of mobility and fitness.
Be curious, catch sight of the beautiful, remark on the unusual, notice the changing seasons, savour the moment and be aware of the world around you and what you are feeling.
Try something new, rediscover an old interest, sign up for that course, take on a different responsibility at work, set learning a challenge you enjoy achieving – Learning new things will make you more confident as well as being fun.
Do something nice for a friend or a stranger, thank someone, smile, volunteer your time, join a community group – Seeing yourself and your happiness, as linked to the wider community can be incredibly rewarding and creates connections with the people around you.
You don’t have to do all 5 actions everyday straight away but trying to try to do one or two can be a good place to start.
Gerry Granshaw
Gerry Granshaw
Gerry Granshaw
In Touch Devon