Relaxation & Sleep
High quality relaxation and sleep clears our minds and gives us energy to do the things that matter most. Improve your sleep with these tools.
Before exploring the Resource Hub…
- The following resources and strategies are here to support positive change and better wellbeing.
- There is no ‘one size fits all’. Please feel free to customise and tailor these resources to suit your personal needs.
- If you are struggling with your wellbeing or don’t know how to develop robust coping strategies, you can contact us.
One of the most talked about factors for better mental health and wellbeing is sleep – and for good reason. We all need high quality sleep to feel alert and be productive during waking hours.
Relaxation and being able to switch-off is also important, specially after a long day at work or living with health difficulties.
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Both relaxation and sleep gives our bodies chance to rest and our minds to process.
Relaxation Kit resources:
The following resources are designed to help you develop a better sleep routine and being able to relax after a busy day. This can take time and we are here to support you during this journey.
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Elephant Breathing
Overview Elephant Breathing is an exercise to reduce anxiety levels and to make you feel relaxed anyone can try. Requirements You will want to be sitting down on a comfy sofa or bed in a quiet environment so you can take notice of your breathing. If you have a medical condition which affects your routine…
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Basic Body Scan
Overview A Basic Body Scan is to check-in and relax each part of your body in a structured way to make sure all of the body becomes relaxed. Requirements You need somewhere you are most comfortable laying down. This can take up to 10 – 20 minutes for beginners. If well practised only takes 5…