LIFE TONICS LIBRARY

At My Life Tonic we like to share different ways you can make changes to your daily routine that can improve the way you feel.

We call them 'Life Tonics'.

What may be right for you now, may not be something that you feel able to do in the future. Our intention is to offer a range of options for you to consider, or try, when it feels right for you.

This page is updated regularly and links to some of the latest articles that we'd like to share with you; ranging from posts to podcasts and everything in between. We hope you find them helpful as you consider making changes that are intended to have a positive impact on your life.

Habits

• Creating New Habits
• Establishing New Habits
• Routines Matter
• Podcast -Feel Better Live More - How to make lifestyle changes that last
• Podcast - Feel Better Live More - Bitesize - 5 Minute Habits that can transform your health
• Podcast - Feel Better Live More - Bitesize- 3 Steps to Make Habits Stick
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5 Pillars of Wellbeing

• 5 Pillars of Wellbing
• 5 Steps to Mental Wellbeing
• Wellbeing Pillar - Being Physically Active
• Wellbeing Pillar - Keep Learning
• Wellbeing Pillar - Giving
• Wellbeing Pillar - Connecting with Others
• Wellbeing Pillar - Being Mindful
• 5 Ways to Wellbeing
• Wellbeing- Going Dutch
• Podcast - Happiness Lab - The Art of Doing Nothing
• Wellbeing - What's your Ikigai?
• Wellbeing - A Finnish Perspective
• Swedish Happiness
• Wellbeing Danish Hygge
• How do you feel?

Wellbeing - applied

• Spending time with friends
• Podcast - Happiness Lab - Importance of Bromance
• Getting Away Works
• Sustainable Wellbeing
• From Solo to Social
• Joy of Missing Out
• Wellbeing Reset Days Food
• Unlocking Your Potential
• Remember Why
• New Ideas Everyday
• Win or Learn
• Rise by Lifting Others
• You Inspire Others
• Create Your Own Club
• The Best Views
• A Good Week
• Everyday Interactions
• Savouring and Wellbeing
• Experts Were Once Beginners
• Dare to Live
• Benefits of Getting Outside
• The Joy of Giving
• Joining a Group Activity
• Human Connection
• Micro-Learning
• Why Life Gives You Lemons
• Learning From Blue Zones
• Self Doubt
• Just Say Yes
• Oxytocin Matters
• Serotonin - The Feel Good Hormone
• Letting Go
• Let's Woop
• Wellbeing and Stress
• Wellbeing and Anxiety
• Get Outside to Feel Great
• Unwanting and Wellbeing
• Benefits of 20 Minutes Exercise
• Why Kindness Matters
• Are you Getting Enough Dopamine
• Endorphins - Feel Good Naturally
• Wellbeing and Pets
• Podcast - Feel Better Live More - Bitesize - The wealth money can't buy
  

Wellbeing at Work

• Cost of Presenteeism at work in the UK
• Wellbeing - absenteeism, presenteeism , costs and challenges
• The proven link between Employee Absenteeism and Wellbeing
• Hidden cost of sickness at the workplace
• Wellness at Work
• Wellbeing and Recruitment
• Workplace Wellness

Mental Health

• Mental Health and Christmas
• Do What You Enjoy
• Time to Talk
• Mental Health and Movement
• Mental Health and Breathwork
• Mental Health and Meditation
• Stress and Wellbeing
• Digital Detox
• Tips on Digital Detoxing
• Yoga for Mental Health
• Mental Health Benefits of Cold Water
• Season Affective Disorder
• Wellbeing and Stress
• Wellbeing and Anxiety
• Wellbeing and Mental Health
• Cortisol and Stress
• Are you Getting Enough Dopamine
• Mental Health at Work

Sleep

• Why Sleep is Important
• Tips to get better sleep
• The benefits of getting a full night's sleep
• Why a lack of sleep is bad for your health
• 17 Proven tips to help you sleep better
• The Importance of Sleep

Journaling

• How to start journaling
• Benefit of Journing
• 17 Journaling Tips for Beginners
• Journaling for Emotional Wellness
• Gratitudes - Some Reflections

Interesting Reads

• Atomic Habits - James Clear
• Creativity Inc. - Ed Catmull
• Ikigai - Hector Garcia and Francesca Miralles
• Let Them - Mel Robbins
• Life without diabetes - Professor Roy Taylor
• Playing to Win - Alan Lafley
• The Year of Living Danishly - Helen Russell
• The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck - Mark Manson
• Surrounded by Idiots - Thomas Erikson
• The Chimp Paradox - Prof Steven Peters

Intermittent Fasting

• What happens when you do Intermittent Fasting
• Intermittent Fasting - what is it and how does it work
• Intermittent Fasting - Tips
• Intermittent Fasting - the 101 Guide for Beginners
• 6 Ways to do Intermittent Fasting

Food & Nutrition

• Food and Mood
• Healthy Eating Habits
• Stopping Drinking
• Reasons to Reduce Caffeine
• Losing Weight

Hydration

• 10 Reasons Why Hydration is Important
• Drinking Enough Water
• 7 Science Based Health Benefits of Drinking Enough Water
• 10 Tips for Staying Hydrated this Summer

Meditation & Breathwork

• Breathwork - Make the Most of It
• A Simple Fast Way to Reduce Stress
• 10 Science Based Benefits of Meditation
• 9 Science Based Reasons you should Meditate on a Daily Basis
• 12 Science Based Benefits of Meditation
• Podcast - A simple habit that can transform your life

Cold Water

• 10 Benefits of Cold Water
• 8 Benefits of Cold Water Swimming
• Enjoying Cold Water Safely
• Physical Benefits of Cold Water
• Mental Health Benefits of Cold Water
• Real Benefits of Cold Water Swimming
• What are the benefits of cold water swimming for your mind and body
• Why an icy dip can be good for your mental and physical health
• Podcast - Do this everyday to reduce stress
• Cold Dipping Year round

Saunas

• 10 Benefits of Saunas
• 5 Science Based Benefits of Saunas for your Mind and Body
• Are Saunas Good for You
• 11 Sauna Benefits for your Mood, Skin and Heart Health

Contrast Therapy

• 10 Benefits of Contrast Therapy
• What are the Benefits of Contrast Therapy
• What to know about Contrast Therapy Bath
• What is Contrast Therapy and What are the Benefits

Being Active

• Yin Yoga
• Swimruns 2024
• Exercising at 5am
• Exercise and stress; Get moving to manage stress
• How to use exercise as a stress reliever
• Health and Fitness as we get Older
• Yoga for Men
• Podcast - How getting active can make you happier

Travel

• Weekend in Copenhagen
• Weeked in Cambers Sands - Vitamin Sea
• Morocco with Teenagers
• US Road Tip & Open Water Swimming
• Love Trails Festival
• Half term in Wales‍
• Antigua - Things to Do
• Exploring French Lakes (and Open Water Swimming)
• Summer in the Mountains
• Skiing in Japan
• Ibiza Weekend
• Road Trip to Georgia & Tennesse
• Mountain Summers

Skiing