Although not spoken about as often, prioritising rest can also be the key to success when navigating work, difficult situations or just for letting the creative ideas flow!

By taking time out for yourself to rest, recover and heal you are allowing your body to recuperate health, prevent burnout and enhance your ability to focus. 

Physical Recovery

Resting your body allows it to physically repair and rebuild tissue. During injury recovery on of the most important things you can do is rest! It helps to prioritise healing, reduce inflammation and supports the immune system.

 

Mental Wellbeing

Resting is essential when needing to reduce stress! Taking time out for yourself can calm your mood, regulate and balance out emotions, and help you build resilience against stress. 

 

Cognitive Function

Needing to improve on your focus? Resting can help with that! It helps to support the ability to dream, solve problems and encourage maximum creativity. After all, you need to rest and recover to be process your thoughts and be inspired.

 

Some products we've created inspired by Relaxing, Meditating and Resting...

Manifesting Sigil Pin Badge - £7.50

Use this pin as a reminder to take a moment to breathe and manifest your dreams, goals and ideas. Hold the pin, trace the sigil with your finger and read your intentions out loud. Taking a moment to re-align yourself can be extremely grounding.

 

 

 

Sparkly Energy Coaster - £4

Let this adorable sparkly energy coaster be your personal motto! You are the light, don't ever forget that!

 

 

 

The Camel of Balance Postcard - £2

Stay balanced, regulate those emotions and let them flow past you! The camel of balance postcard is great to pin up, stick to your fridge or keep in your wallet.

 

 

 

Power Portal - £50

An altar you can take with you! This portal can be used for meditating, casting spells and drawing in energy from the nature around you. This can be your safe space wherever you may go. 

 

How to Create a Safe Space

Creating a safe and cosy space in your home or workplace can be a great idea to get you into the relaxed mood for meditating or taking some time out. 

Build Physical Comforts

• Soft furnishings - beanbags, comfy armchairs, squishy sofas
• Textiles - blankets, pillows, rugs and throws
• Lighting - aim for soft/warm lighting, dimmable bulbs or candles can really help set the mood
• Colours - calming neutral colours and pastels can help soothe you subconsciously but choosing your favourite colour is also a great option
• Sensory items - think weighted blankets, stress balls, your favourite candle, glittery snow globes
• Sound - soothing soundscapes, your favourite musician, nature sounds, white noise

Create a Sense of Security

• Establish a Routine - creating a clear routine and setting boundaries can help soothe your nervous system and feel protected
• Personalise the Space - remind yourself of your favourite things, art pieces, colours, photos of friends, scents etc
• Empathy & Understanding - ensure you take time to practise empathy and understanding, create a space of non-judgement

 

"The ideas FLOW IN when we take a breath and stop for a second. Yes, we have to actively do things to make them happen but time like this helps us to take stock and check in with ourselves. It’s more than recharging our energy it’s allowing ourselves to listen! 🌞" - Katie Abey

 

Plus join us at our next Rest & Restore Event!