5 ways to improve your wellbeing

5 ways to improve your wellbeing – tried and tested by me!

As someone who suffers from anxiety, I try what I can to improve my mental wellbeing. After one particularly unsuccessful and unsympathetic trip to see my GP about my anxiety disorder, I decided to look more into alternative ideas and therapies. So I’m here to share with you some ways to improve your wellbeing.

1. Reiki

What is reiki? Reiki is a Japanese technique that promotes relaxation, healing and stress reduction. You lay fully-clothed and your reiki healer places their hands, non-intrusively, on parts of your body to channel energy.

I visited a reiki healer last year that a friend recommended. After a brief chat and a quick form to fill in, I lay on my back on a massage table. My reiki healer dimmed the lights, lit some incense and played some soft music. She then proceeded to place her hands on different parts of my body.

I’ll admit it felt a little strange at first to be lying in some random lady’s house but having always been a slight hippy at heart it didn’t take me long to relax into it. The session lasted an hour and I felt peaceful afterwards. Some people say they see colours and hallucinations while receiving reiki treatment but I didn’t experience that. However, once I had left my reiki healer’s house, as I was walking back to my car, I began smiling. A big genuine smile. I don’t know why I was smiling (I think I’m more resting bitch face) but I’m putting it down to the reiki.

2. Yoga

I’ve mentioned yoga before and I’m trying to make it a weekly part of my routine by attending a class every Wednesday. I always feel much more upbeat after a class, so much so that I vow to myself that I will start doing some yoga at home, either practicing what I learnt in class or following some youtube videos. It’s easier said than done though when your cat makes himself comfy on your yoga mat as soon as you roll it out!

yoga cat sat on the yoga mat
Yoga cat sat on the yoga mat

3. Nature Therapy

Nature therapy, or forest bathing as it is known is Japan, is basically the idea that being out in nature is good for your well-being, both body and mind. Studies have shown that being in nature and among trees can lower your blood pressure, increase your self-esteem and generally ease symptoms of stress, anxiety and depression. I can safely say that for me, nature therapy works wonders and during these last few weeks when my anxiety has been sky high, the only things I am interested in doing are lying on the sofa watching tv or going for walks – I know which one is best for me too!

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4. Meditation

Meditation is one of those things that sounds easy but really isn’t. After trying it at home without much success, I decided to attend a drop-in session. The theme for the session was contentment but my main reason for attending was to learn how to meditate. There were about 12 of us all sat on chairs facing the front of the room while we were guided by a lady who had quite an air of wisdom and calm about her. There was a Buddhist poem sung at the beginning and then she told us to place our hands in our laps, close our eyes and concentrate on the cool air we breathe in and the warm air we breathe out. There was some thought provoking chitchat, another meditation session and then a Q&A session with tea and biscuits.

The session I attended gave me some food for thought but I think I would have preferred an environment that didn’t remind me of old school rooms or a doctor’s waiting rooms, some cushions and candles would have been nice! But it hasn’t put me off trying again at home, and there are apps you can download to help you get into the mindset for it.

5. Spa day

If all else fails, get yourself in for a spa day. My go-to treatments are a facial and a back massage. A spa day doesn’t have to be expensive either, there are plenty of deals to be had if you shop around. Even if the soothing effects of a spa treatment are short-lived, it is so worth it even just for one worry-free day.


Do you deal with anxiety? What would your personal well-being tips be? Sharing is caring 🙂

5 ways to improve your wellbeing

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11 Comments

  1. I really need to get more into yoga… In fact I am writing it on my list for Sunday right now! I love acupuncture, I think actually it is the one thing that has had the most impact on my level of chill and well being

    1. quirkylittleplanet

      Acupuncture is something I am yet to try but my husband swears by it for jaw tension so I will defo give it a go sometime!

  2. Great list, just reading it I feel more relaxed.

    1. quirkylittleplanet

      Thank you. I’m glad! 🙂

  3. Emma @ Adventures of a London Kiwi

    You cannot beat a yoga cat sat on a yoga mat 🙂

    1. quirkylittleplanet

      Haha perhaps he’ll have his own youtube channel one day!

  4. I’ve been meaning to try Reiki for such a long time now. I’ll have to find someone local. x

    1. quirkylittleplanet

      It’s definitely worth trying at least once! 🙂

  5. Thank you for sharing these tips! I love them xxx

    1. quirkylittleplanet

      Thank you for reading 🙂

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