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Feel good with Carers NZ’s Stretch Focus & Relax followalong series! Anna Filliol designed these short videos to help you unwind, let go of concerns, and feel good. Here is the introduction to Anna’s short exercises which can be done seated or standing – try one or try them all!
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Ways to Wellbeing
There are lots of ways to look after ourselves, even if time and money are tight! By Angelique Kasmara
When you’re already weighed down by family commitments, work, and daily pressures, it’s all too easy to put your own wellbeing last. Yet making a priority of your physical and psychological health creates a foundation for wellness, and replenishes the resources you need to extend compassion to others as well. 18 FamilyCARE
There is plenty of sound evidence to suggest that most self-care activities reduce stress, which amongst other things helps your body strengthen its immune system. Self-care will also help quieten your inner critic, working towards a more expansive and positive way of being. You’ll feel more productive when you learn to say ‘no’ to anything that stretches your resources, which in turn will help bring your goals into sharper focus. There are a number of ways you can achieve a routine for wellness without having to rearrange your entire life. From incorporating a daily five-minute
meditation, to learning methods of getting on top of your finances, there are attainable goals out there in your self-care journey. Finding out what works for you is key. Self-care means different things for different people. With this in mind, we’ve provided a few ideas to get you thinking about what your priorities may be, that you can start right now. Also, introducing many small, nourishing habits into our daily routines will gradually bring long-term rewards for your mind, body, and soul. Try one or two of these every day! www.carers.net.nz
