http://www.restartwithwellness.co.nz/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.restartwithwellness.co.nz en-us Thu, 21 Jan 2021 07:40:09 +1300 Rocketspark http://www.restartwithwellness.co.nz/blog/post/53050/One-Door-Closes-and-another-Opens/ How often have we heard that saying and how often does it feel like all doors are jammed shut. Listening to 7 Sharp last night with the projected redundancy numbers in New Zealand made me think of all the lost goals and dreams facing many families.    Many years ago we were in a similar situation and we decided to gather the family around the table and shared the news.   We decided to get out the whiteboard and put down our options of what could be trimmed off our expen... Thu, 21 May 2020 14:50:10 +1200 http://www.restartwithwellness.co.nz/blog/#post53050 http://www.restartwithwellness.co.nz/blog/post/52704/Finding-my-Freedom-Wings/ Are you flapping your new found freedom wings in level 2? I am intrigued by the different reactions from people who have ventured out today or about to venture out.  For some there is a sense of excitement and some have anxiety as they leave the safety of their homes.  Its made me think about the butterfly emerging from the safety of the chrysalis to flapping its wings for the first time to flying away into its new found freedom.    Such wonderful stories have been shared o... Thu, 14 May 2020 16:16:58 +1200 http://www.restartwithwellness.co.nz/blog/#post52704 http://www.restartwithwellness.co.nz/blog/post/52021/2020-Pillar-Wellness-Session-Speakers/ Date and time:  Monthly on a Sunday at 2pmVenue: No.5 Cafe & Larder, Mangateretere, Hastings, Hawke's Bay. MAP Investment: $10 pp to cover costs.  Surplus to USANA True Health Foundation... Sun, 03 May 2020 11:23:30 +1200 http://www.restartwithwellness.co.nz/blog/#post52021 http://www.restartwithwellness.co.nz/blog/post/51966/Spiritual-Pillar/ One of the most important Pillars, yet often the hardest to define.  It is to do with our bigger sense of purpose and how we relate to the world around us.  Often people use prayer, meditation, mindfulness, walks in nature and gardening to help balance this pillar.  Gratitude for the small things in life and journaling also good tools.    Checking in on our senses is also helpful to make sure each sense is being nurtured.Interesting reads:Mindfullness... Fri, 01 May 2020 15:28:15 +1200 http://www.restartwithwellness.co.nz/blog/#post51966 http://www.restartwithwellness.co.nz/blog/post/51965/Intellectual-Pillar/ The Intellectual Pillar is an important Pillar, especially as we age.  Habits of enquiry, curiosity and intrigue are built into our psyche from a young age. This helps later in life when supporting our brain health.  Encyclopaedias are out and Google is in! Interesting reads: Neuroscience explained... Fri, 01 May 2020 15:27:31 +1200 http://www.restartwithwellness.co.nz/blog/#post51965 http://www.restartwithwellness.co.nz/blog/post/51964/Social-Pillar/ How comfortable we feel in this pillar is often a reflection of our childhood, shaping our personality and how we interact with others.  Many people enjoy one on one company, others a small group and others love mingling with large crowds.  This is where we stand in our comfort zone and gives us a challenge to stay with the status quo or experiment with stepping out into areas we are unaccustomed to.  It takes all types of personalities to make the wonderful world we have.  O... Fri, 01 May 2020 15:26:49 +1200 http://www.restartwithwellness.co.nz/blog/#post51964 http://www.restartwithwellness.co.nz/blog/post/51963/Emotional-Pillar/ Often our emotions can be overlooked when coming to our state of Wellness.  Many people have no issues letting others know how they feel in a positive way, many express in inappropriate ways and many suppress painful emotions.   Often we need to seek professional counsellors, or health and wellness coaches. Many of us have used Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) or Tapping.Interesting reads:Science of mood... Fri, 01 May 2020 15:25:03 +1200 http://www.restartwithwellness.co.nz/blog/#post51963 http://www.restartwithwellness.co.nz/blog/post/51962/Nutritional-Pillar/ Over the last few years we have seen many diets appear, working for some and not for others.  Exploring the different types of diets, allows us to find out what suits us and what doesn’t.  My favourite is the Mediterranean type.  It seems to cover most food groups. In recent years the gut microbiome has gained traction, making sense to eat foods that will support this system, which has a huge impact on our immune system. Supplementation, in many cases, is important to top u... Fri, 01 May 2020 15:23:48 +1200 http://www.restartwithwellness.co.nz/blog/#post51962 http://www.restartwithwellness.co.nz/blog/post/51961/Physical-Pillar/ Many may see the Physical  Pillar as going to the gym, going for very long walks, running marathons, bike rides, dancing.  The Physical Pillar does mean doing some exercise, which can be moderate without being excessive. Sleep is part of Physical Wellness.   Check your Emotional or Nutritional Pillar, they could be out of balance.  Gratitude, part of the Spiritual Pillar can let us fall off to sleep naturally. Our inner and outer beauty can be a ... Fri, 01 May 2020 15:22:15 +1200 http://www.restartwithwellness.co.nz/blog/#post51961 http://www.restartwithwellness.co.nz/blog/post/51968/Environmental-Pillar/ How we relate to the earth is often tested. Do we recycle, are we purchasing plastic products, do we use groceries with unnecessary packaging.  Do we have a garden, planting trees, the list is endless.  If not aware of the importance of this Pillar and how it can impact the other Pillars, ourselves and our community, there is one message, start now!    A small step in the right direction can make a huge impact.Interesting reads:Healthy Home, Healthy Family: What’s... Fri, 01 May 2020 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.restartwithwellness.co.nz/blog/#post51968