Rainbow Road to Feeling Good 

7 Steps to Feeling Good, Happy and Relaxed  

When we feel good, our energy increases and good vibes bring feelings of joy, hope, peace and being content, happiness and positivity. Things flow naturally with ease and the struggles and feelings of doubt, anxiousness, fear or guilt become insignificant. So how do we raise our vibrations? There are 7 steps to feeling good. We like to call it our Rainbow Road to feeling calm, relaxed, positive, loved, and confident and the list goes on and on. 

Our Brain and Relax Kids 

The brain is incredibly complex but the triune brain theory is the simplest and most comprehensive way of understanding the brain and how it can explain and relate to our behaviour. In order to help children and young people be better prepared for learning it is helpful to know these three key areas of the brain. Many children and young people struggle to focus and concentrate through no fault of their own, as adults our expectations must be in line with the needs of the children and young
people.

Through the understanding of the brain we can teach children and young people the necessary skills in order to help them achieve their true potential. Relax Kids provides the complete steps in order to relax and calm the mind and body, preparing children and young people to be ready to learn.

Here are the 3 key areas of the brain:

The Amygdala (Meerkat)


This is our internal alarm centre which keeps us safe. This part of the brain is very reactive and whenever we feel under threat and upset it sends a message which releases adrenalin and cortisol, this is the fight, flight freeze response. It is important to know our brain reacts the same to a perceived threat as it would to a real threat and feeling threatened can mean many things to different people. when we are in a state of fear we cannot think of anything, our attention and focus is on survival. 

The Hippocampus (Elephant)


This part of the brain stores memories and how things made us feel. This is very important because it’s how associate relationships, objects, sounds, smells, places and how they made us feel. It has a big impact on how we store information.

The Prefrontal Cortex PFC (Owl)


This part of the brain is the most evolved and it is where we do our thinking, creating, organising, problem solving, imagination and language. This part of the brain is not fully developed until we are about 25 and slightly older for men. It is not fully online when we are young and needs to lots of help and support from caring, calm adults to be responsive and attuned. Here’s the catch, in order for us to fully access the prefrontal cortex the amygdala has to be calm! We cannot fully access the PFC when we are stressed, upset and feel threatened.

Benefits of Relax Kids

We have to help children create the right environment in their bodies which will therefore help calm their minds and help them be in a place where they are ready to learn. Helping schools, educators, parents and carers understand that anxiety is not just
intellectual but starts in the body is essential to the key role Relax Kids plays in the well-being of children and young people. The physical symptoms of anxiety will preoccupy our minds, interfere and interrupt our ability to focus, concentrate and inevitably lead to unhappiness. Relax Kids can really help and strengthen the connection we all have to our inner sanction, which will ultimately help us feel happier and more at peace.

Relax Kids helps us connect to ourselves and become more aware of our internal working model and learn the tools to navigate through life. There are many studies and evidence that support the positive results it has in ourselves and children. 
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7 Steps of Relaxation

Warm up exercises for energy and fun

The first step is a simple one, move your body. Not another walk I find myself thinking. Although there are many ways to move, it should be high energy and lots of fun. A good example: turn on some good music and have a dance party, be as silly as you can. Exercise promotes well-being and a sense of achievement which feels good. 

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Activity games for vitality, creativity and joy.

Be playful and create a sense of fun and adventure, lighten the mood, play games, laugh, build forts, be creative, be spontaneous (have breakfast for supper). Change the daily routine every now and then. 

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Stretching for balance, inner strength and power

There is nothing a good downward dog or warrior pose can’t fix. Stand like a superhero and feel your power from within. Stretching helps with balance, inner strength and power. 

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Massage for awareness, empathy and respect

Give yourself a tight hug or is it time for a spa day? Cucumber slices and a massage is sure to put your world right again and feels good.

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Breathing Exercises for improved health, anxiety and inner calm

Breathe In strength, love and light and breathe out worries and fear.  Breathe and remember everything will be fine. You can also blow bubbles and pretend they are love bubbles or power bubbles, so when you blow them you spread love and strength to yourself and the world.  

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Affirmations for self-esteem, confidence and positivity

Close your eyes and imagine yourself in a place where all your dreams are coming true, everything is perfect. You have everything you want and need. Notice how do you feel here? Good, strong, intelligent, special, proud of yourself, happy, content! What do you think here? I can do anything, positive thoughts, what do you believe to be true? You can make this real for you now by taking these thoughts and feelings and using them today. Believe in yourself! Click below for Affirmations to use every day to remind you how amazing you are!  

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Visualisations for deep relaxation, imagination and peace.

Take the time to visit your happy place and soothe your soul with the magic within. Meditation and visualisations help with deep relaxation, imagination and peace. Click below for soothing Meditations 

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