Need some help with your selfcare? Head over to the Wellbeing Resource on our website (qnis.org.uk)

Going back to basics is rarely a bad idea. It's even more important when you are surrounded by so much choice and information about how to look after yourself.

Clare Cable is joined by Sue Cooper from Self Care World to discuss the fundamentals of health and wellness as well as maintaining our own energy.

Sue shares her her personal experience with burnout and the significance of self-care.

She introduces the four Pillars of Health - nutrition, energy, sound sleep, and stress reduction - as essential elements for overall well-being.

Key Takeaways:

• Nutrition: Sue highlights the need for planning and mindful choices when it comes to our diet. She suggests incorporating colorful foods and locally sourced options to maximize nutritional benefits.
• Energy (Exercise): Sue recommends exercising outdoors in green spaces whenever possible. Not only does it provide physical benefits but also contributes to mental well-being.
• Sound Sleep: Adequate sleep is crucial for overall health. Sue emphasizes the importance of creating a peaceful sleep environment and establishing a consistent bedtime routine.
• Stress Reduction: Managing stress is vital for maintaining well-being. Sue shares strategies such as mindfulness practices, deep breathing exercises, and finding activities that bring joy and relaxation.

More about Sue Cooper

Sue Cooper is a Nurse, a Meditation and Mindfulness teacher and Ayurvedic Lifestyle educator who has a passion for compassionate community empowerment and supporting the caring professions who are serving others. 

Sue is founder of MOMM, Moments Of Mass Mindfulness and Self Care World where the two initiatives weave a framework of holistic well-being and vibrant health for Self and Others, Community and World. 

Resources mentioned in this episode

Self Care World and https://www.mommworld.org/

MOMM - Moments Of Mass Mindfulness 

Further reading

 A modern approach to self-care and the mind body connection - 

The subtly of integrating the models of cure and heal in care for optimum health for life

You can find a whole suite of useful wellbeing resources to help you on your self-care journey at our website.

Wellbeing Resource (qnis.org.uk)

These resources do not replace professional advice; they are a series of tools that people or groups can use for self-care or self-management. If you’re in need of significant help or support here’s where you can go.