Everyone deserves Wellness

Back at the beginning of July (I know, delayed write up but bear with me, I'm out of practice) I attended a wonderful Wellness event, held at the Lulu Guinness store in Covent Garden. I'm not one to turn down a free evening, and especially one involving gorgeous bags, goodies and interesting talks!

So, on a warm Thursday evening, I headed across town and joined the growing queue, all eager and excited to enter the shop.

 Such a pretty window display!

 For me, Wellness doesn't have any numbers attached, nor faddy diets or strict rules. Wellness is not about what size you are, or what macros are featured in your eating habits.  What is wellness? Well, it encumbers a lovely big umbrella of things that boil down to one little point for me. Wellness is mental clarity and happiness, it's confidence and contentment within your body and mind.  Anyway, back on track!

The doors opened just after 6pm, and in went the crowd! Within moments,  you were offered a selection of canapes and a drink. Take one healthy drink, add gin and I'm all yours!

Refreshing, fruity, and so good with gin..

I must confess, my previous experiences featuring Aloe Vera in a juice, have not made me demand it must feature in my life, but being a girl who is willing to give things a second chance, I happily accepted to try both flavours. The addition of gin really did help persuade me... Drink in hand, I took a moment to take in the scene. Women of all ages were gathered (some with their husband in tow) ready for a touch of shopping, a catch up and to listen to the talk.

The event, run by Lulu Guinness, and their magazine, The Culture cloud appealed to me, as when it comes to the topic of "Wellness" I am always curious to know the views of others. The special guest of the evening was a truly lovely guy, Harry Jameson who I learned is a rather renowned  and highly sought after nutrition and lifestyle coach in London.

Harry is a young professional, who believes in a holistic approach to wellness, and feels that changing your mind is key to changing your body.  Soon, it was time for the talk to begin, so we all eagerly grabbed a seat, snaffled a goody bag and waited.

   Look at all the pretties, perfectly lined up!

                            

Harry Jameson is a wellness coach, who promotes wellness as a whole package. It was important for him from day one to ensure every element was covered so started to bridge the gap that comes with seeing various coaches to make sure your at your peak.

Wellness comes from good sleep, good food, exercise and mindfulness of the whole being, not just from one element or two. To reach the ideal level of wellness, so many parts need to be considered. Eating well, and exercising sensibly need to be paired with a good sleep and a well maintained mind for you to feel the benefits, and this is something I can get on board with. Hearing someone talk about the importance of every aspect of your being, was a lovely change and he highlighted important key points:

• Scales are NOT a measure of health and wellness. It is so easy to get lost in the world of numbers, be it from your scale to calorie counting, that we often lose sight of what matters.
• Happiness plays a major role in being healthy. A healthy mind, is just as, if no more, important as a healthy body. Working on being happy and feeling well can go a long way when on the journey to feeling healthy, from head to toe.
• What works for one person, won't necessarily work for you. Sadly, there is no "one size fits all" or a quick fix for these things. Every element is different for each, and comparing yourselves to those on Instagram or Social Media will never validate you as a person. 
• Personal circumstances will mean you're journey will always be unique. I am guilty of wishing to be like others, and need reminding that I have my personal battles with health, illnesses and disabilities, so some of us just need to work differently to others
• Forget abstaining from those little pleasures in life. Allow yourself the odd glass of wine, the occasional slice of cheesecake and don't beat yourself up or ever feel guilty for having and doing what your enjoy. Life is about enjoying things, and keeping the mindset of moderation

With the pace of society these days, mindfulness has become a popular and key factor for many. When we live in a world where everything is done in the now, we forget about the little things. Take time out to reflect, enjoy quiet moments and make time for you. Turn off that phone, ignore those emails and do something that takes you far away from technology, social media and the world of "instants". Stress causes your body to rebel, so relax a little...

I came away more focused, with a little less money and a better outlook on my wellness and my journey. It's something I have begun, and will be writing about over time,  but for now, I think I've said enough...

Everyone deserves wellness, so go treat yourself to some you time.

A caring goody bag, featuring an amazing tangle teezer in a limited edition print, and a simple face flannel

I'm a sucker for a clutch bag....