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If you’re looking for an easy way to lower stress and give your immune system a hearty boost then look no further than your local forest. Shinrin-yoku also known as forest bathing is a Japanese art of taking a solitary walk through the woods in order to bathe in the nature around you.

Shinrin-yoku translates as “taking the the forest atmosphere" or “forest bathing” and the best thing about this trend is no matter what the weather, it is still effective.

So where did the term shinrin-yoku come from?

Self-care is one of the most important things you can do, not just for yourself but for those around you. If you ever feel guilty for indulging in a spot of daily self-care then just remember that you can’t feed from an empty cup. So whilst self-care has become a bit of a buzz word within wellness circles, that doesn’t mean that it’s not important.
In fact, research has shown that by making sure that you practice an act of self-care at least once a day, you’ll find your stress levels will be lowered, your productivity will increase and you’ll feel happier and healthier.

Why do we fail at self-care?

Times are tough. We are more connected and switched on than ever and that’s having a major impact on our mental health and wellbeing. But meditation can help. Without meditation, we may find ourselves turning to alternative ways to cope with life’s stresses and strains.

Do you do any of the following?

• Ignoring problems or things going on around you?
• Procrastination and avoiding things?
• Trying to control everything?
• Quitting projects or not even getting started?
• Complaining or lashing out at others?
• Worrying?

It’s important that no matter what is going on in life, at work or at home, we prioritise at least a portion of our day to practice self-care. Of course, going to the spa, gym etc are great but if you’re low on funds or time then they’re not always accessible.

We’ve put together a list of 10 ways that you can practice self-care at home, for free. Please leave a message in the comments with your favourite ways to practice self-care.

Most people just don’t feel a sense of peace, of calm, of serenity, throughout their day. And who can blame them when stress, anxiety and tiredness are just accepted to be part of modern life.

But there are some simple changes that you can make to help you feel a sense of calm which should ease those pesky stress and anxiety feelings too.

The Habits of Feeling Calm