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Spending time in nature is good for our mental and physical health. And swimming in cold water also builds resilience! At first, the cold water can be a shock – but enduring challenges like this on a regular basis makes us stronger. Each time it gets easier. So if you are a seasoned Sea swimmer or a beginner then please join us. Open to everyone!
We need a strong, resilient community so we can face big challenges head on, together. We have chosen the date of 10th September to mark World Su***de Prevention Day.
Everyone who registers will also get a free entry into our raffle with the chance to win a fantastic Bodpod – A fun and practical drying and changing robe handmade in a variety of colour combinations in Northern Ireland.
We do recommend that you raise additional sponsorships/donations! All proceeds raised will go towards local mental health and wellbeing services.
Everyone swims at their own risk, safety is top priority!
MYMY Sunrise Sea Swim to mark
📅10th September 2022
⌚Registration from 6 am. Sea Swim approx. 6:30 am
📍 Location: Newcastle Beach
🔵Registration Fee: £10 Register:
https://mymy.org.uk/event/sunrise-swim/

✨Wellness Wednesday✨

Enjoy where you are now. We often have the mindset that we will be happy when certain elements of our life are different. But it is so important to appreciate where you are in your journey at every stage. Living in the moment and finding joy in the little things can be so powerful for your overall happiness.

Be proud of where you are now. 💛

✨Motivation Monday✨

A new week and a fresh start. How will you be spending yours?

This is your Monday morning motivation that you can achieve anything you put your mind to this week. 💛

✨Wellness Wednesday✨

Try finding joy in the little things today. This could be as simple as getting outside for a walk and appreciating the nature surrounding you.

💛How will you find joy today? 💛

✨Motivation Monday✨

This is your Monday morning motivation that it is a brand new week and you can achieve anything that you set your mind to.

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✨Self Love Sunday✨

We can often feel guilty when it comes to taking some time out for ourselves.

💛THIS IS YOUR SIGN TO DO SOMETHING NICE FOR YOURSELF TODAY. 💛

✨Wellness Wednesday✨

It is so easy to compare your own progress with someone else's. Practise some gratitude today and be thankful for how far you have come. 💛

✨Move it Monday✨

How will you incorporate movement into your day?

Try to make good choices for your body this week. Make nourishing meals that make you feel good and get some daily movement.

✨Self Care Sunday✨

A Sunday well spent brings a week of content. What will you be doing today that will set you up for a great week?

✨Wellness Wednesday✨

How could you be doing more of what you love?

It is so important to take some time for yourself and do something as simple as listening to your favourite song. Try to find little pockets of joy in your day. 💛

✨Mindful Monday✨

Take a minute to think about how far you have come. You are amazing so give yourself a little bit of credit to start the week.

✨Self Care Sunday✨

We often tell ourselves that we are not good enough. The more you tell yourself something the more you will begin to believe it.

Show yourself some kindness today and begin to acknowledge that you are enough and you will always be enough. 💛

🌸👇👇lots of good stuff happening at this years Festival of Life👇👇feel free to share🌈🌸

Upcoming - Newcastle Festival of Life 2021
See attached programme of events, and contact Paula Nixon at CDRCN for more information or to register:
[email protected]
028 4461 2311

✨Wellness Wednesday✨

How will you make yourself a priority today?

- Stop saying yes when you want to say no.
- Make time for yourself.
- Do something that you enjoy.

Send this to a friend that may need this today. 💛

✨✨CALLING ALL CREATIVES✨✨

We will be running a wonderful four week creative project called Peace in Mind: The 100. The project is facilitated through an organisation called Beyond Skin. They want 100 women from NI to create a piece of art/poetry/creative expression on a page. These pages are then made into a book to go on exhibition in various places across NI and then will be going into a time capsule to be opened in 100 years!

Spaces are limited, if you would like to be part of this or other future creative projects please email to: [email protected] or DM the page to register your interest.

Location: Connect & C.H.A.T Wellness centre, Newcastle.
Dates: Thursday 26th August - Thursday 16th September.
Time: 7:00pm-9:00pm.
Price: It is free to attend and all materials will be supplied.

✨Self Love Saturday✨

How will you practice self love today?

Self love doesn't have to be a large task. Showing up for yourself and practising little acts of self love will be so beneficial for your wellbeing.

Simply cooking a nourishing meal or noting three things you are grateful for can have a positive effect on your mood. 💛

Everyone was so chilled & relaxed after Mary-Jane Burns demonstrated how to do a massage of your hands🌺🍋🌸🍊🌼🌱🌻🌿
With lots of information on aromatherapy benefits of the oils

✨Wellbeing Wednesday✨

How do you speak to yourself?

It is so important to speak kindly to yourself as we are conditioned to be self critical.

When you catch yourself having a negative thought today, ask yourself would I speak to my closest friend this way?

Reframe your thoughts and show yourself some kindness.💛

✨Move it Monday✨

Moving your body everyday is so beneficial for both your physical and mental well-being. It can be something as simple as some gentle stretching or getting outside for a walk.

How will you aim to incorporate movement into your day?❤

Good morning & here’s a bit of gentle fun to get your brain awake as you sip your cuppa ☕️

✨Self Care Sunday✨

How will you practice self care today?

It is so important to take some time out of your day for yourself. Check out some of our ideas to inspire your self care Sunday.

Comment below to share your self care tips. 🌈

🌸🤩WOW!!..yet another great collaboration event 😍and gathering of people for our MindHarpsession yesterday with Darren from Beyond Skinand Juanita Rea eduSOIL …🌸🤩looking forward to many more events like this in the future 💯🤩🌸

✨Wellness Wednesday✨

How are you looking after yourself today?

Remember that setting boundaries and simply saying "no" is so important for your mental wellbeing.

Share with someone that needs to see this ❤

🌸🤩such a busy day at C&C HQ yesterday 💯doing what we do best 😍helping people connect with others and explore new Things🤩✅Facial Reflexology and Sound Healing Theraphies from 10-6 (🙈sorry no pics😬) 🤩and then the most AMAZING Music experience with Mark from Mindharp.World and Beyond Skin👇👇👇in the evening🤩🙏🏻🌸

Connect & CHAT updated their phone number.

✨Motivational Monday✨

Happy Monday from C&C HQ. This is a new week with new opportunities and remember you can handle anything that comes your way.

🌈Tag someone that needs to see this today🌈

🌀The importance of gratitude is to bring more of what you love into your life
🌀It’s also called the “law of attraction”
🌀Write a list & also say it out loud
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