Feel so much better

How is March nearly over already?

This is my absolute favourite time of the year. Daffodils make me happy, lighter days lift me and there is the promise of better days. Welcome along. I have got some feel better tips to share this week as well as some exciting news…

Last week I had an infection which left me floored, I was really quite unwell but I carried on regardless. Since then it’s been a case of swallowing my own advice :

If you do not make some time for wellness, then you will be forced to make time for illness.

Now I used to have the view that once a week I could do something for myself and that would cancel out the gins, the late nights, the pent-up emotion. It turns out that I was mistaken. You can’t sweep things under the carpet and expect a soak in the bath & an early night to remedy the situation.

For the past year I have been suffering with chronic hand eczema that has started to spread. I have been burning the candle at both ends. I had prioritised growing my business alongside being a ‘better pandemic mother than last time’ and there simply weren’t enough hours in the day. The doctor said that I probably ended up with an internal infection because I was run down. That doesn’t reflect well on my pursuit of building a profitable well-being business. Something had to change in order to keep going.

When I wrote the post last week I was truly at a loss. I had worked as hard as I possibly could whilst home-schooling, running the house, not having the company/support of my husband during the week (single parents reading this please note that I think you are frickin awesome and you cannot hear that enough times) and lots of other stuff. I doubt I am alone in feeling like I’d reached my limit but becoming unwell has forced me to stop.

The first change I’ve made is to prioritise my sleep. Sleep better, for longer and your body can recover quicker. So each evening that I do not have a Well-being workshop/commitment I will start to prepare for bed, for sleep as early as I can. My aim is to be in bed for 9.30pm and the be asleep for 10pm.

I begin my evening ritual by having a bath or a shower and because it’s in the evening that I have more time to relax rather than to just get clean. I always follow by moisturising my body because I wouldn’t wash my face then not moisturise it and my body is no different – remember that it will soon be time to pack away the jumpers and unleash your limbs to the world. I’ll be doing a Body post soon with this in mind.

Once I’m out of the shower I then apply my Night Time Remedy to Roll and get a hot drink. It’s sometimes a herbal tea, sometimes a decaf tea. Either way it’s hydrating and caffeine free and a part of the bedtime routine that I look forward to. Sitting down and having a rest. I’ll then reply to any messages or emails at this stage and then it’s time to put my phone down & away so that I can finish getting ready for bed and keep my thoughts to a minimum. I will often read or listen to an uplifting or inspiring podcast up until 10ish. The Night Time Roll On induces sleepiness in me so I just go with it and when I feel myself wanting to close my eyes I spritz some Goodnight Pillow Mist, lie down and slip off.

By prioritising my sleep and winding down 1.5 hours before bedtime I’ve worked out that I am getting at least 7 hours more sleep each week. Consistency is key. Not every night allows for this routine but together with adding a supplement to my diet, eating plenty of fruit & veg, not drinking alcohol and taking daily fresh air & exercise, I am feeling physically and mentally in control.

I have so much more to share on this but aware this is long enough for now – I’ll link the supplement that I am taking below so if you’re interested you can have a read up on the benefits. Let’s just say I have already ordered a new jar because I am feeling so good since I made these changes.

Finally, here is the big news I promised… I am working on my own Well-being branding and business webpage which will allow workshop bookings and provide some context into what I’m doing. You will be the first to get a glimpse when it’s ready. I am truly excited because if you love what you do you will never work a day in your life – this step forward for me fills me with so much excitement for the months ahead.

Thank you for reading this and supporting me, Amy x