Restorative Tool Kit

  • A sailboat floating on calm water at sunset with pink, orange, and purple hues in the sky and a distant shoreline with hills in the background.

    Anchor

    Take a moment each day to appreciate the little things in your immediate life. This can help to soften your current life challenges by providing a backdrop of the positive things also present.

  • Breathe

    The first thing we come into the world with; breath truly is your companion and ally. Take time to get to know your breath and the messages it provides you with.

  • A walk-in shower with marble tiles, a hand-held showerhead, and hanging green vines with leaves.

    Cleanse

    Use your shower time as a way to clear away the energy from your day or use some cleansing breaths; a sigh on the out breath, a drop of the shoulders and a loosening of the jaw.

  • A hydration station with bowls of fresh fruit and vegetables, a drink bottle labeled 'Apple Cider Vinegar', and a sign detailing hydration recipes. Folded orange and white cups are stacked on the left, and glasses are stacked in the background.

    Drink water

    Hydration plays a fundamental role in maintaining our overall health. Did you know that water is essential for every bodily process; boosting energy, cognitive function and supporting lubrication within our joints?

  • Two women sitting on a bed with three dogs, smiling and interacting in a cozy bedroom with a plant and wall-mounted lamp.

    Ease

    Take some time to consider what brings comfort and ease into your life. Is it a place in nature, a warm and open conversation with a friend, a hearty bout of laughter, Sunday morning resting, the unconditional love of a furry friend.

  • Assorted colorful vegetables and prepared dishes including sliced boiled eggs, cherry tomatoes, sliced yellow squash with pumpkin seeds, roasted eggplant, roasted red peppers, and slices of cooked beetroot on a wooden table.

    Food

    Have a go at incorporating our 10 food tips for wellbeing. Shifting sustainable food habits to support your mental health and general wellbeing can take time and it’s important to step back from an all or nothing approach.

  • Two hands exchanging a black paper heart against a plain gray background.

    Give something away

    There is nothing like the feeling of giving something that you no longer need or use to someone who will value it. Also consider how great it feels to donate to charity, clear the clutter and make space in your closets, kitchen and life!

  • A man and a woman hugging outdoors under a cloudy sky.

    Hugs

    The warmth of touch has a powerful effect on our oxytocin (feel good hormones) levels. Reach out to someone who cares, a friend, a beloved pet or even a soft fluffy pillow and melt into a hug.

  • Two Instagram app icons, one large and one small, on a plain wall.

    Insta Edit

    Are you noticing the vacuum of time taken up by scrolling through your socials? Are you left feeling tired, anxious or unhappy? Bringing focus to posts & feeds that inspire, bring joy to the things you love can make a big difference to how you feel.

  • Three people, two men and one woman, sitting at a table in a bright room with large arching windows, enjoying a pleasant conversation and laughing together.

    Join a group

    Connecting with a group of like-minded individuals provides social engagement opportunities that we humans really need. Group activities provide creative, playful and inspiring highlights to our week.

  • Wooden Scrabble tiles spelling 'BE THE KIND' on a white background.

    Kind to yourself

    When we are kind to self and others, it releases neuro- chemicals which increase our sense of trust and makes us feel warm and engaged. Follow the kindness trail toward communities and groups who care.

  • Close-up of a turntable playing a vinyl record, with the tonearm and stylus in contact with the record.

    Lo-fi playlist

    Lo-fi music can reduce stress and your enhance focus as it stimulates alpha brainwaves. Browse through Spotify and you-tube to find your calm, creative space.

  • A handwritten sign with the word "mindfulness" placed on a windowsill, with a cloudy sky visible outside the window.

    Mindful moments

    Spending 5 minutes several times a day checking in with your thoughts, emotions, posture and breath allows you to “get to know” yourself. Mindfulness takes on a curiosity and interest toward your internal space. Mindfulness fosters self-compassion and care.

  • A person with dark hair and sunglasses holding up their hand with five fingers extended, in front of a blurry background.

    No thanks

    When we habitually say yes to everything we can end up saying no to ourselves! Take a moment to consider how much you are currently juggling and how realistic it is for you to do that “one more thing”. No can provide a necessary pause in your busy day.

  • An aerial view of a winding river flowing through a dense, green forest with some open grassy areas and scattered trees with fall foliage.

    Outside time

    Take in the seasons, walk in wonder, sit in your garden, breathe fresh air, sunlight and the space around you. Being outside can do wonders for your mental health.

  • Two women sitting at a table near a large window, having a conversation.

    Professional advice

    Getting in touch with a support group and professional organisations provides necessary scaffolding, useful tools, information and guidance through complex experiences.

  • An open book and a green coffee mug on a wooden surface near a body of water during sunset.

    Quiet time

    Put your phone down and take a mini break. Invite in time to rest, cuddle your dog, recline on a sofa, sip tea and notice how good it feels just to be.

  • Person sitting outdoors, holding an open book with sunlight casting shadows on the pages.

    Read

    Reading can stimulate the release of mood-enhancing neurotransmitters. Take it one step further and read in the sunshine to further enhance the release of serotonin.

  • Woman practicing yoga outdoors in a forest, in a side stretch pose with one arm extended overhead and the other hand on her bent knee.

    Stretch slowly

    Aside from supporting joint health, increasing blood flow to muscles and increasing flexibility, stretching also benefits the resting branch of your nervous system. Stretch to digest, breathe, and settle into your day in an easy way.

  • Black letter blocks spelling 'THERAPY' on a light background.

    Therapeutic support

    Scheduling in time for a therapy provides you with physical, mental, emotional & spiritual support. Hone in on what is most important to you right now. Making the decision to reach out for care can radically shift your mindset around supporting your own wellbeing.

  • A person working on a laptop at a white round table with a tablet, a glass of orange juice, colored markers, a gray stone, and a cup. The person is dressed in light-colored clothing and has curly dark hair.

    Unsubscribe

    Take a moment to delete all those unwanted emails. We are bombarded by hundreds of marketing messages every day, so maybe it’s time to simplify and delete the unwanted distractions and spend more time on what matters?

  • Close-up of a person's eye reflected in a mirror with a blurred background.

    Validate

    The things that you really enjoy about yourself. In a world that expects us to be more, return to the simple things that are often unseen in the outside world but alive and well on the inside.

  • Open blank notebook with a pencil resting on top, on a wooden surface.

    Write down thoughts

    Journaling can give you the space to clear your mental clutter and make sense of your day. Write down your worries, concerns and achievements and joys. It is also a great way to wind down for sleep as it will most likely decrease those middle of the night problem solving hours!

  • Scrabble tiles spelling the word "LOVE" surrounded by many blank wooden tiles.

    Xo

    The simplicity of a loving word, thought or gesture to someone close or even yourself can reset your day. You have enough, you are enough, you do enough, and you are worthy of love.

  • A woman practicing yoga indoors, sitting on a yoga mat, holding her foot behind her head with one hand, and touching her head with her other hand, near a window.

    Yoga

    The benefits of Yoga are well documented and evidence based as a way to lower your stress levels, stretch and strengthen your body, slow the mind chatter and deepen your sense of connection to energy and life force. Restorative practices target the Autonomic Nervous System and the effects of Chronic and Acute stress.

  • Woman sleeping peacefully on a pillow in a well-lit room.

    Zzz

    Sleep has an enormous impact on our ability to bounce back from stress, regulate our emotions and restore our nervous systems.