1. WRITTENBY
RECONNECT WITH NATURE
Disconnect with technology; exploit technology
to work for us, not against us. Use it only at times
when it will make our tasks fast and not sucking
us in whilst slowing us down. With the lighter days
imminent it’s time to come out of hibernation and
reconnect with your planet. Try these notions:
• Feed pigeons or ducks. Sit on a patch of grass.
Walk barefooted on the ground draining any nega-
tivity away or go ahead and hug a tree!
• Watch clouds form and decipher weather sys-
tems. Be curious about what’s up there and be-
yond.
• Feel the sun on your skin, the wind in your hair
and the air in your nose. Delight your senses.
• Bring nature in to your home or office, such as
flowers, plants, herbs etc. or use an image
• Marvel at an insect or bird going about their daily
business.
• If you’re still online, check out
www.projectgreenhands.org
HEALTH SCREEN
So we’re feeling fine and fresh as spring morphs
in to summer but let’s make sure all is well inside
and out:
• Make use of company annual screening or DIY by
researching via GP.
• Take a day off for eye, teeth, ears, private parts,
injuries, niggles and any other health checks.
• Use your mirror, bed and shower time to screen
for irregular lumps and bumps
• Chew food fully to digest in the mouth first and
take pre/probiotics
• Detox your fridge and cupboards. Discard dated
products and stock up with fresh goodies follow-
ing a balanced meal plan.
• Keep water to hand everywhere so that you’re
always fully hydrated.
PERFECT YOUR POSTURE
With the warmer days in play we want to avoid
protracting shoulders and stand tall and proud in
our vest tops and strapless dresses. Here’s how:
• Build posture in to your subconscious by con-
sciously building techniques and awareness into
your day. The spine loves to twist, laterally flex and
extend, plus forward bends and backward bends.
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