Express Wellbeing

​The Oxford English definition of wellbeing is; “the state of being comfortable, healthy, or happy.”
Being comfortable, healthy, and happy looks different to each person, but is certainly something that we all try to maintain for ourselves.

The Five Pillars of Wellbeing

1. Connect to other People.
Make sure you are investing time in connection. Life can seem too busy, and at times the effort can feel too big, but connecting with people can offer great benefit to your wellbeing. Connection can give you a sense of belonging, building and sharing emotional support and sharing positive experience.

2. Be Physically Active.
Activity is well known to balance mood changing chemicals in the brain. Doing some exercise can clear and reset your thoughts, or you may find setting and reaching physical goals gives you a sense of achievement and reward.

3. Learn Something New.
​Learning something new, and moving beyond your comfort zone can keep your mind sharp; improving memory and exercising brain cells that create those wonderful new neural pathways. There can be a great sense of self worth and purpose in starting and mastering a new practice or skill.

4. Give to Others.
Aside from the benefits “others” receive from this practice; “acts of kindness” can provide both positive feelings and experiences, and a sense of reward. Giving to others is a beautiful compliment to your gratitude practice and can offer new connections.

5. Pay Attention to the Present Moment.
​Practising mindfulness can bring your attention away from overthinking about a past you cannot change, and a future you cannot predict. With a small amount of commitment, this can improve your thoughts and feelings and offer a deeper understanding of yourself and the way you feel about your life.

Use them for you

In a world where the pressures everyday lead us away from paying attention to our own sense of balance  and calm, it is important to be proactive in protecting your wellbeing.

We have recently launched a morning on the Bellarine Railways, “The Wellbeing Express”. It is a 4 hour journey from Queenscliff to Drysdale and return, as you move through carriages offering Mindful Movement, Creative Expression and Meditation. Come along with friends, meet new people, leave your to do list behind, move your body, learn something new and come home refreshed and relaxed.

​Tickets on sale through: www.thewellbeingexpress.com
Kim High, Clinical Hypnotherapist, Family Hypnotherapy.