High cortisol gets all the limelight because of its reputation as a stress hormone. But when our cortisol levels fall too low or when they are low at the wrong times of day (i.e. in the morning when we need it to wake up) then it can be just as debilitating. Low cortisol causes us … Continue reading Low cortisol causes, lifestyle and supplements
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How I increased my energy NATURALLY
Those of you who have been here since I started this blog will know that I dealt with chronic insomnia and fatigue for several years in my mid-twenties. Just when I should have been at my peak health I felt like everything started to fall apart. I would struggle to sleep through the night (sometimes … Continue reading How I increased my energy NATURALLY
Awakening and growing spiritually
We have finally reached the final post of the Women's Wellness Challenge 2022! So far we have covered nourishment of the layers of your being, connection to yourself, others and the world around you and cultivating compassion and wisdom. Today's final post in the series is about awakening, growing spiritually and self-actualisation. What is self-actualisation? … Continue reading Awakening and growing spiritually
How do you find your purpose in life?
how do you find your purpose We are coming to the end of the 2022 Women's Wellness Challenge. I hope you have taken something helpful as you have followed along with this series. I have enjoyed writing it so much and it has been a learning experience for me too. Don't forget to save the … Continue reading How do you find your purpose in life?
Identifying and honouring your values
If we want to live a life that is truly satisfying, it is so important to live in alignment with our values. These are the things that we prioritise when we make decisions and take action. Your values give your life meaning and direction and without them life can sometimes feel confusing and overwhelming. Living … Continue reading Identifying and honouring your values
Cultivating gratitude to experience wellbeing
Welcome back to the Women's Wellness Challenge! I had to take a break for a week due to some personal challenges so we didn't quite finish in January. But now we are back and ready to take on the fifth and final week of the challenge which is all about transcendence. Today's post is about … Continue reading Cultivating gratitude to experience wellbeing
Choose compassion over judgement of others
Following on from the previous topic of self-compassion, today I want to talk about choosing compassion for others over judgement. Showing compassion has positive impacts on our wellbeing as individuals but also for society as a whole. It helps to strengthen our character and build resilient and connected communities which support our health and wellbeing. … Continue reading Choose compassion over judgement of others
The power of connecting with nature
To finish off week two of the Women's Wellness Challenge, which is all about connection, I want to share the importance of connecting with nature for our wellbeing. Connecting with yourself, with others around you and with the natural environment are all essential elements of creating a healthy and balanced life. When we are feeling … Continue reading The power of connecting with nature
Nourish your mind with kind thoughts
So far we have covered in depth the topics of nourishing yourself through food, movement and rest. Today we are shifting the focus slightly onto nourishing the more subtle bodies, particularly the mental or emotional body aka Manomaya kosha. Having the perfect diet and workout regime can only get you so far if your mind … Continue reading Nourish your mind with kind thoughts
Prioritise deep rest and sleep
Over the last couple of days, we have covered two foundational topics for your wellbeing, that is eating nourishing food and moving your body. Today we are talking about the third very important factor which completes the trio: getting enough rest and good quality sleep. We all know that a good nights' sleep can do … Continue reading Prioritise deep rest and sleep