This month’s Sage Self-Care Project will offer practical tips on developing breath awareness and fostering a daily breathing practice.
Follow the daily practices through Sage’s social media platforms – each post will be hyperlinked daily; follow me to keep up to date with the monthly practice.
https://www.sagepractices.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/buller-gorge.jpg500800Charlottehttp://www.sagepractices.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Sage-Practices-logo-GREEN-2022-FINAL.pngCharlotte2023-08-31 18:47:172023-09-28 19:09:00It’s all about the Breath
When you notice you are worrying about something you think might happen or you are ruminating about something from the past, use this awareness as an opportunity. This is because as you become conscious of your reaction to a situation, you have arrived at a ‘choice’ point – and a chance to change tack. You can either keep imagining your familiar unhelpful thoughts or try something new.
https://www.sagepractices.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/There-you-are-copy.jpg697800Charlottehttp://www.sagepractices.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Sage-Practices-logo-GREEN-2022-FINAL.pngCharlotte2023-05-30 18:40:052023-05-31 21:10:15Have the Courage to Lean in
Conscious breathing is one of your best foundations for self-care – if you are alive, you always have your breath – you just need to remember to use it. Practising conscious breathing regularly makes you more likely to connect with your breath to manage stress effectively.
https://www.sagepractices.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/foudation-feb-blog-.jpg14171939Charlottehttp://www.sagepractices.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Sage-Practices-logo-GREEN-2022-FINAL.pngCharlotte2023-02-08 13:10:512023-02-10 10:12:44What is your foundation for self-care?
The more aware of your breathing patterns you become – the more space you can create for yourself to prioritise your energy. You will be amazed how much a regular conscious breathing practice can help your mental and physical health. It doesn’t have to be long and complicated…
https://www.sagepractices.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/buttercup-getting-hooked-1.jpg589800Charlottehttp://www.sagepractices.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Sage-Practices-logo-GREEN-2022-FINAL.pngCharlotte2022-12-09 12:13:392022-12-13 20:54:38Use your breath to help you untangle
A key component of self-care is being able to recognise your thought patterns and reactions. As your awareness develops you have a greater chance of knowing which thoughts to respond to and which ones to let go of. This can be a great strategy to support you in being less reactive at work.
https://www.sagepractices.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/self-care-at-work-web.jpg511800Charlottehttp://www.sagepractices.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Sage-Practices-logo-GREEN-2022-FINAL.pngCharlotte2022-10-23 11:47:512022-10-24 14:05:11How do you champion self-care at work?
Most of us speak more harshly to ourselves than we do to others – and often we are unaware of the constant critique that goes in our head. Over time many of us begin to believe our internal stories and this affects our mood, our energy and our ability to connect.
https://www.sagepractices.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Sage-News-reflection.jpg471800Anne Johnstonhttp://www.sagepractices.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Sage-Practices-logo-GREEN-2022-FINAL.pngAnne Johnston2022-09-21 16:11:482022-09-25 19:38:57How do you respond to your self-talk?
The more often we respond objectively to the stories we tell ourselves, the more opportunity we have in finding beauty in our daily grind. We are the only ones who knows what goes on in our minds – and we are the only ones who can do anything about it.
https://www.sagepractices.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Sage-post-finding-beauty.jpg800800Anne Johnstonhttp://www.sagepractices.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Sage-Practices-logo-GREEN-2022-FINAL.pngAnne Johnston2022-08-01 11:14:132022-08-01 20:32:36How do you respond to your emotions?
When you have the courage to lean in and allow yourself to feel vulnerable, you are making a conscious choice to connect with whats truly happening for you. Even though it may feel unpleasant – if you let yourself feel it – maybe you can start to heal it.
https://www.sagepractices.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Sage-posts-July.jpg800800Charlottehttp://www.sagepractices.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Sage-Practices-logo-GREEN-2022-FINAL.pngCharlotte2022-06-30 16:01:522022-07-04 10:29:11Finding the strength to feel vulnerable
Sleep is one of our greatest elixirs. We all feel so much better after a decent nights sleep. The quality of our sleep greatly impacts our health, so it’s worthwhile putting in the effort to optimise the benefits. Developing good sleep hygiene is one of the greatest self-care practices we can apply.
https://www.sagepractices.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Sage-posts-June-Stan-asleep.jpg616800Charlottehttp://www.sagepractices.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Sage-Practices-logo-GREEN-2022-FINAL.pngCharlotte2022-06-01 15:42:222023-06-21 13:02:06Sneak in a siesta
Holding ourselves steady in the storms of today’s world requires on-going mental strength and self-compassion. The more time we spend fostering self-love when we are in times of ease – the greater the resource we have to draw from in times of distress. None of us can take away the darkness we have experienced, but we can choose to kindle the light…
https://www.sagepractices.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Sage-News-Kindle-your-inner-light.jpg500800Charlottehttp://www.sagepractices.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Sage-Practices-logo-GREEN-2022-FINAL.pngCharlotte2022-05-02 18:51:492022-07-03 21:28:13How do you keep your inner light glowing?
When we look to nature for strength and support, her beauty can help us find courage to deal with what is happening in our lives and can create a feeling of spaciousness. When we engage in this simple activity on a regular basis it has the potential to help us develop a greater sense of ease.
https://www.sagepractices.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Sage-post-connect-with-nature.jpg800800Anne Johnstonhttp://www.sagepractices.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Sage-Practices-logo-GREEN-2022-FINAL.pngAnne Johnston2022-04-01 10:47:262022-04-01 22:02:57Connect with nature to create space in your day
Being truthful to ourselves and others requires us to develop characteristics of honesty and integrity. These qualities are not just about our words. They are attributes that come into fruition when our thoughts, words, and actions are congruent with what we feel, say, and do.
https://www.sagepractices.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Sage-News-Post-being-honest.jpg500800Anne Johnstonhttp://www.sagepractices.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Sage-Practices-logo-GREEN-2022-FINAL.pngAnne Johnston2022-03-01 11:04:572022-03-03 08:54:58What does being honest mean for you?
It’s all about the Breath
This month’s Sage Self-Care Project will offer practical tips on developing breath awareness and fostering a daily breathing practice.
Follow the daily practices through Sage’s social media platforms – each post will be hyperlinked daily; follow me to keep up to date with the monthly practice.
Have the Courage to Lean in
When you notice you are worrying about something you think might happen or you are ruminating about something from the past, use this awareness as an opportunity. This is because as you become conscious of your reaction to a situation, you have arrived at a ‘choice’ point – and a chance to change tack. You can either keep imagining your familiar unhelpful thoughts or try something new.
What is your foundation for self-care?
Conscious breathing is one of your best foundations for self-care – if you are alive, you always have your breath – you just need to remember to use it. Practising conscious breathing regularly makes you more likely to connect with your breath to manage stress effectively.
Use your breath to help you untangle
The more aware of your breathing patterns you become – the more space you can create for yourself to prioritise your energy. You will be amazed how much a regular conscious breathing practice can help your mental and physical health. It doesn’t have to be long and complicated…
How do you champion self-care at work?
A key component of self-care is being able to recognise your thought patterns and reactions. As your awareness develops you have a greater chance of knowing which thoughts to respond to and which ones to let go of. This can be a great strategy to support you in being less reactive at work.
How do you respond to your self-talk?
Most of us speak more harshly to ourselves than we do to others – and often we are unaware of the constant critique that goes in our head. Over time many of us begin to believe our internal stories and this affects our mood, our energy and our ability to connect.
How do you respond to your emotions?
The more often we respond objectively to the stories we tell ourselves, the more opportunity we have in finding beauty in our daily grind. We are the only ones who knows what goes on in our minds – and we are the only ones who can do anything about it.
Finding the strength to feel vulnerable
When you have the courage to lean in and allow yourself to feel vulnerable, you are making a conscious choice to connect with whats truly happening for you. Even though it may feel unpleasant – if you let yourself feel it – maybe you can start to heal it.
Sneak in a siesta
Sleep is one of our greatest elixirs. We all feel so much better after a decent nights sleep. The quality of our sleep greatly impacts our health, so it’s worthwhile putting in the effort to optimise the benefits. Developing good sleep hygiene is one of the greatest self-care practices we can apply.
How do you keep your inner light glowing?
Holding ourselves steady in the storms of today’s world requires on-going mental strength and self-compassion. The more time we spend fostering self-love when we are in times of ease – the greater the resource we have to draw from in times of distress. None of us can take away the darkness we have experienced, but we can choose to kindle the light…
Connect with nature to create space in your day
When we look to nature for strength and support, her beauty can help us find courage to deal with what is happening in our lives and can create a feeling of spaciousness. When we engage in this simple activity on a regular basis it has the potential to help us develop a greater sense of ease.
What does being honest mean for you?
Being truthful to ourselves and others requires us to develop characteristics of honesty and integrity. These qualities are not just about our words. They are attributes that come into fruition when our thoughts, words, and actions are congruent with what we feel, say, and do.