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ON BEING WELL By Kate Aitken We live in an uncertain, ever-changing world. We always have, and we always will. Instead of allowing the fear of this reality to consume us, we can reframe it as an opportunity to equip ourselves with the tools we need to best support us, and even to help us thrive. To be well requires intention, and it requires us to make better choices - daily. We need to build a toolkit filled with the best techniques so that even when there is chaos, we’re able to maintain our centre or, at worst, to recalibrate quickly. Here are 10 tools you can look at adding to your personal toolkit. Try them out, take some out, and add some more back in. Make it your own and, most importantly, use a combination of tools daily to be well.
1. PRACTISE GRATITUDE We’ll continue beating the drum on this one, as it’s that effective. Energy flows where attention goes. Spend a moment, daily, writing down what you’re grateful for. 2. AFFIRM Affirming what is, or what you’d like to see unfold in your life, is a powerful creative process. It’s very important that affirmations are stated in the present tense, and that they are succinct enough for easy repetition. Start with something simple, like “I’m radiantly healthy”, or “I’m loved”. Choose statements that work for you, repeat them like ‘mantras’, and watch what unfolds. 3. GET PRESENT Only now is real. When we take a moment to get present, we realise that - in this moment - all is well. Conscious breathwork and a dedicated daily meditation practice are some of the most effective ways to cultivate presence. Don’t have time? The beautiful thing about a meditation practice is that it actually gives you time: life becomes more fluid and joyful as you start to make better ‘time-saving’ decisions. 4. MOVE YOUR BODY We need to be moving our bodies every day if we want to be well. Movement releases endorphins and results in a happy physiology. Find movement you love and do it daily.
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