Relaxation Techniques – 5-4-3-2-1 Technique
For our third blog in the relaxation techniques series, we’re looking at the 5-4-3-2-1 Technique.
Lifestyle
Relaxation Techniques – Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR)
Welcome back to our blog series exploring relaxation techniques to ease the stress and anxieties of everyday life. If you haven’t already, check out our first post on Box Breathing to find out more.
Gardening on a Boat
What to Consider Before You Start
“Gardening” and “boat” are not two words you often expect to see together, but with many sailors leaving the rat race behind and choosing to live aboard, self-sufficiency has become a growing trend within the sailing community.
Breverton’s Nautical Curiosities
Breverton’s Nautical Curiosities: A Book of the Sea – Terry Breverton
I was given my copy of Breverton’s Nautical Curiosities by an old boyfriend – one whose conduct was, shall we say, less than shipshape. He’s long gone now (last seen somewhere off the stern!), but my trusty Breverton’s remains by my side as a much-treasured companion.
Relaxation Techniques – Box Breathing
May is Mental Health Awareness month, a reminder that small habits can make a big difference to how we handle stress – both on and off the water. Whether you’re out sailing or on shore, moments of calm are vital for your well-being.
Ghosting and how to deal with it.
What Is Ghosting in Dating? How Sailors Can Deal With Being Ghosted
Ghosting is when someone suddenly stops replying to messages and disappears from a relationship without explanation.
In modern online dating it has become increasingly common, leaving many people confused about what happened and how they should respond.
Homemade Deodorant Recipe: Practical and Eco-Friendly for Yacht Living
Space is limited when living on a yacht, and multi-purpose items become your best friend. This simple homemade deodorant recipe is natural and effective and utilizes ingredients that serve multiple purposes in your floating home. Here’s how to make it and why it’s perfect for yacht life.
Top Sailing – Top Gun: Maverick
Being a lady of a certain age it didn’t take me long to book tickets for the sequel to Top Gun, Top Gun: Maverick. I grew up in the 1980’s along with permed hair, leg warmers and Tom Cruise,
Relaxation Techniques – Guided Imagery
Sometimes life moves faster than the wind, and our minds need a gentle anchor. Guided Imagery, sometimes called visualisation, is a simple way to use your imagination to create calm.
Sailing Podcasts
Many of us try to start the New Year off with better habits. Some of us say we’ll go out on the water more and some of us say that we’ll plan that dream trip. But, research suggests that the day people are most likely to give up on their New Year resolutions is January 19th – that’s today!