Flourish Health & Wellbeing eMagazine - Jan21 - Flipbook - Page 54
Meditation, yoga or deep abdominal
breathing before bed.
Write a list of things that need to be done
tomorrow and put it to one side - don't
think about it when in bed.
Exercise during the day.
Avoid looking at a bright screen before
trying to get to sleep.
Avoid caffeine, alcohol or nicotine in the
evenings.
Don't lounge in bed during the day – your
bed should be associated with night time
sleep.
Take a warm shower before bed.
Keep the bedroom at a cool temperature.
Wear earplugs, a mask or install block
out blinds.
Improving your
connection with nature is
relatively simple.
Spirit
The first ‘spirit’ factor is a connection with nature. Studies show
that people who live in a home surrounded by trees have better
mental health outcomes than people who live in a home without
greenery or easy access to it. Theories differ on why this is the
case. Some experts believe that it evolved as a survival strategy,
while others take a spiritual view and believe humans are drawn to
nature as an integral part of an overall created universe.
Walking through a green
park, cultivating a
garden, caring for an
animal and meditating or
practicing mindfulness in
a nature setting are all
examples of connecting
with nature.
It’s important to practice
gratitude when you
appreciate the earth’s
natural beauty. Pay
attention to a sunset, or
beautiful scenery and
take the time to be
thankful for the chance
to enjoy it.
