Emma-Kate Wellbeing

We are in for a cold and wet start to the week.
But on the bright side, it’s perfect weather to have a lovely massage to help you relax and unwind.

I don’t know about you, but I love having a massage and listening to rain on the rooftop.

So, if you haven’t booked your massage for this week, you are in luck, as I have some available appointments this week at my Churton Park clinic.

https://bookings.gettimely.com/emmakatemassagetherapist/bb/book

Temporary post: Massage appointments Available this Friday at my Churton Park clinic 10 am to 1:30 pm.
I will put the booking link in the comments below.

Tenã koutou,
This quote popped up on my feed this morning, I shared it with a friend and we both felt it would be the perfect to share with you all.

“I finally found my rhythm when I realised that even the steps backward were part of the dance”

Winter, you have brought lots of valuable lessons but I am glad to see the end of you! I am sure I’m not the only one who is ready to (hopefully) welcome some fine spring days.

Spring always feels like another opportunity to reset. Flowers and baby animals popping up around the place, longer daylight hours and a general sense of the darkness of winter leaving for another year!

If you have been following along on our socials, you will have seen I have been navigating some personal challenges. Along with the uncaring changes the government has been making, people have significantly less disposable income and that has a flow on effect to us small businesses too.

So yes, I have had my version of hard this winter. And I think for all of us it is important to acknowledge our hard. But through it all I remain even more grateful for those of you that continue to support and use the offeringsof Emma-Kate Wellbeing and those of you that will, when you can, find your way back.

Thank you for all the lovely feedback on our Woman’s Day article. Emma-Kate Wellbeing
was born from my personal journey to improve my own and my family’s wellbeing.

Being open, honest and vulnerable and sharing our story is something I am grateful to be able to do.
I hope you also enjoyed our 31-day mindfulness challenge on our socials! This was designed with our current strategy here at Emma-Kate Wellbeing to simplify and focus on one thing at a time...these will stay live on our socials and hopefully are bite size ideas you can play around with and just maybe one (or more) of these might be the wellbeing tip that helps you!

So back to our quote from the start, for me it’s a perspective shift. Weather the steps are backwards, sideways or forward-they are all part of the dance and I plan to keep dancing my way forward. To better wellbeing, happy, healthy kids , to a thriving business.
Will you dance with me.
Aroha nui,
Emma-Kate

Dog mum's life,

I didn’t do my regular 5 a.m. walk this morning as the weather was too awful even for me, but I did manage to take Jess out for a walk today between clients when the weather was less of a downpour.

What do they say? “There’s no such thing as bad weather, only unsuitable clothing.”

So, even though I didn’t get up as I usually would have, I didn’t use that as my excuse not to walk today.

Instead, I planned to walk later on and get back on track.

Remember, it’s okay to miss part of your routine as long as you don’t use an excuse not to get back on track and make a plan to follow through later on or the next day.

Did you know your health journey should be about small changes and gains? It's all about consistency and showing up for yourself even when you aren’t motivated.

It’s about creating a better future for yourself and choosing your well-being before others so you can care for and nurture yourself and others from a full cup, not an empty cup.

I have lost over 5kg (the last time I weighed myself was about three weeks ago), but I have noticed that lifting heavy weights and doing yoga has built my strength. I feel stronger at almost 50 than I have in years.

So, if getting fit and healthy seems overwhelming, pick one thing, do it consistently, and build from there.

JUST START!!

I was reflecting on my walk this morning and how happy and content I was feeling.

I realised it's because lately, I have been stepping out of my comfort zone and backing myself up to take action. I am not playing small; I am not saying I am stuck or buying into fear.

Instead, I have trusted myself that no matter what happens, I will be okay because I can do hard things, and the rewards have been so worth any discomfort I might have felt worrying about the outcome.

What have you been putting off in case you failed, got rejected, or looked silly?

Why not take even a small step towards doing something that scares you this week and enjoy knowing you succeeded, even if it didn't go according to plan?

Have a wonderful Monday, and keep moving forward ❤️.

Toru Tekau mā tahi | Thirty One
Taha Whānau | Taha Hinengaro | Taha Wairua | Taha Tinana
Congratulations, you have made it to day 31! It’s totally ok if you did not complete every challenge. Reflecting over the last month, what actions have you enjoyed? Is there anything (ONE THING!) you can add into your daily/ weekly routine going forward? Small steps repeated often lead to big gains! Thank you for making the journey with us and remember you can book in for any of our offerings at Emma-Kate Wellbeing to kick start your wellbeing journey too.

Toru Tekau | Thirty
Taha Whānau | Taha Hinengaro | Taha Wairua | Taha Tinana
Stocktake your relationships - are they people who are uplifting you or do you need to think about putting some boundaries in place? What is the conversation like - is it positive or negative? The company we keep has a huge impact on us. Pick someone who uplifts you and catch up with them.

Rua Tekau mā iwa | Twenty nine
Taha Whānau | Taha Hinengaro | Taha Wairua | Taha Tinana
Focus on your breath! This is a great way to be mindful and present. In for four, out for eight. Repeat! Over and over until you can feel the tension leave your body.

Rua Tekau mā waru | Twenty eight
Taha Whānau | Taha Hinengaro | Taha Wairua | Taha Tinana
Unplug for an half an hour every day. Screens off and away. It could be when you wake up, before you go to bed, or over dinner/ evening when everyone is home together!

Rua Tekau mā whitu | Twenty seven
Taha Whānau | Taha Hinengaro | Taha Wairua | Taha Tinana
Move your body! There are heaps of videos on youtube, join a class, visit your local gym, enter an event, join a team... the options are endless. Find what you love and add a little bit of that in as often as you can. Just like the walking, the hardest bit is getting started!

Rua Tekau mā ono | Twenty six
Taha Whānau | Taha Hinengaro | Taha Wairua | Taha Tinana
Find an affirmation that resonates with you. Commit to repeating it every day for the next week. Have it visually displayed in your house.

Rua Tekau mā rima | Twenty five
Taha Whānau | Taha Hinengaro | Taha Wairua | Taha Tinana
Find a local bush walk track, go for a mindful walk and see what you notice. Can you hear the bird song? What colour are the trees this season? Pick up some rubbish along the way

Rua Tekau mā whā| Twenty four
Taha Whānau | Taha Hinengaro | Taha Wairua | Taha Tinana
Today is a great day to schedule that wellbeing/ health appointment that you have been putting off. Whether its doctor, physio or dentist. Perhaps its a massage or a coaching session with Emma-Kate? You and your health are worth looking after.

Rua Tekau mā toru | Twenty three
Taha Whānau | Taha Hinengaro | Taha Wairua | Taha Tinana
Choose a new skill/ hobby to try. These don’t need to cost a lot (or any) money! Be creat

Rua Tekau mā rua | Twenty two
Taha Whānau | Taha Hinengaro | Taha Wairua | Taha Tinana
Try increasing your intake of water over the day! A huge, fun drink bottle helps, or pre pouring glasses!

Rua Tekau mā Tahi | Twenty one
Taha Whānau | Taha Hinengaro | Taha Wairua | Taha Tinana
Find an event in your local community to attend or a class to join! Perhaps something for Matariki. If there isn’t one, plan a neighbours bbq or friends for dinner!

Wellington mum Emma-Kate Woodham on her biggest heartache After a lifetime of heart operations, Wellington mum Emma-Kate Woodham found peace and happiness through mindfulness

Rua Tekau | Twenty
Taha Whānau | Taha Hinengaro | Taha Wairua | Taha Tinana
Rug up! We are going back up the hill that you climbed earlier. Can you beat your time?

Tekau mā iwa| Nineteen
Taha Whānau | Taha Hinengaro | Taha Wairua | Taha Tinana
Plan a board games night, a family/ flat dinner, an activity you can share with the people you live with. It could be as simple as try eating dinner around the table with no devices. Find a list of conversation prompts and have some fun! If you live by yourself, invite someone over!

womansdaynz “Growing up, I was told I wouldn’t make it to adulthood or have kids... I did make it and became a mum, but my biggest fear was dying and not seeing them grow up.”
After a lifetime of heart operations and near-death experiences, Wellington mother .wellbeing opens up about her terrifying medical journey and how she’s now helping others with similar experiences.
Read the full story in our latest issue, out now.

Tekau mā waru | Eighteen
Taha Whānau | Taha Hinengaro | Taha Wairua | Taha Tinana
Spend some time looking at old photos and reminiscing. Share this time with someone you love! Could be a good time to organise your google photos or apple photos and create some albums to look back on.

Excited to announce our 31-day mindfulness challenge at The Brain Garden Trust! Today, we focus on gratitude, a topic close to our hearts.

Reflecting on the 39th anniversary of my open heart surgery fills me with immense gratitude for life's richness. Stay tuned for a blog post sharing more about this profound journey.

Let's practice gratitude today. What are three things you're grateful for in your life? Take a moment to appreciate the blessings around you.

Happy Heart Anniversary The 17th of July is always a very special day for our Family. It is my Dad’s and his Twins birthday so it's meant to be a day of celebration. But in the 80’s, dad lost a best friend, and I almost lost

Tekau mā whitu | Seventeen
Taha Whānau | Taha Hinengaro | Taha Wairua | Taha Tinana
Today we are practicing gratitude. What are three things in your life you are grateful for? If they are people, let them know!

Tekau mā ono| Sixteen
Taha Whānau | Taha Hinengaro | Taha Wairua | Taha Tinana
Go for a gentle walk around your area. Practice slow breathing and noticing things on your walk. Have a gentle stretch when you get home.

So this this happened, I am in this weeks , talking about my journey to discovering mindfulness, how it lead to .wellbeing and .nz

Tekau mā rima | Fifteen
Taha Whānau | Taha Hinengaro | Taha Wairua | Taha Tinana
Do a job around your home that will help you feel organised! What have you been putting off? A good strategy is to set a timer for 15 minutes and achieve as much as you can in that time. You will most likely surprise yourself!