Please note, I was invited to the Liberty Living event as press.
I will say this until the cows come home – London is overwhelming. From the moment you wake up to putting yourself to bed it feels like you’re constantly on the go. I guess this why I travel so much – seeking peace I crave on a long-haul flight or lying on a beach doing absolutely nothing.
But I can’t do this every time I feel stressed, I need to find a way to cope with the trials and tribulations of adulthood and remember that mindfulness is key. This leads me on to to the Liberty Living event I attended last week which was in aid of promoting better wellbeing. The event was broken down into three sections – mindfulness, nutrition and yoga. All things that leave you feeling positive, rejuvenated and hopefully productive.
Most of my feelings of overwhelmingness come from the fact that I constantly feel like I need to be “doing something”. If it’s not working, it’s on my side-hustle, on my podcast or the business I hope to someday launch.
But it’s all about…
MINDFULNESS
Practicing mindfulness is something I don’t do enough. Yes I have apps on my phone but it’s not the same. Unplugging yourself (literally) is the best way to do it. During the event, I was guided through some useful exercises that I am trying to implement in my everyday life.
When you realise everything is trivial… it all becomes manageable. Taking deep breaths, going for a “mindful” walk or simply reorganising your thoughts is key.
NUTRITION
We were they reminded of the importance of nutrition on our everyday lives and the dangers to look out for when choosing what to eat. Reaching for refined sugars and grains is a no no but it’s not the end of the world. It’s important to find a balance but not overindulge.
All I know is that on the quest to a healthy lifestyle I need to stay away from the biscuit tin.
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YOGA
Yoga is one of the most relaxing things you can do when it comes to being mindful. The best part is lying on the mat, right? It’s not about chanting or reaching some form of enlightenment; it’s about your mind, your body and seeing how far it can take you.
Not only that, practicing yoga has a ton of benefits, a few including:
- Reduce stress
- Improve balance and stability (Because desks will kill us)
- Improve posture (Because desks will kill us)
- Develop body awareness (thick girls can do it to, I’m evidence of this)
- Breathe better ( = being more mindful)
- Increase your energy (Because adulthood is draining)
I left the evening feeling more at peace with myself and wanting to take things slower. Mental health is so important and it’s important to realise when it dips. Find out more about Liberty Living’s mental health hub here.
Read the Jenna’s World View round-up of the event here.
Char xo
Please note, I was invited to the Liberty Living event as press; all views are my own. Photography courtesy of Elouisa.
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