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Researcher, educator, writer + creative #selfcare Wellbeing Whisperer https://www.exploreandcreateco.com/the-wellbeing-whisperer Citizen Wellbeing Scientist https://www.citizenwellbeingscientist.com She SPEAKS Podcast https://www.shespeakswellbeing.com .. more

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Professor Narelle Lemon @rellypops.bsky.social · Jan 1

I’ve decided this year to do a little experiment.

I’m sharing daily micro-moments of #selfcare to help us build our toolbox of strategies.

Find out more here on my dedicated Instagram account www.instagram.com/citizenwellb...

Maybe, I’ll share here to if there is interest?

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Professor Narelle Lemon @rellypops.bsky.social · Aug 10

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Janet Fouts @jfouts.bsky.social · Mar 22

Do this for yourself today. #selflove is #selfcare

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Professor Narelle Lemon @rellypops.bsky.social · Jul 21

Offering yourself kindness in moments of fatigue.

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#selfcompassion
#selfcare
#citizenwellbeingscientist

2-Minute Self-Compassion for Tiredness — Citizen Wellbeing Scientist

Time needed: 2 minutes (40-40-40 seconds) Setting: When exhausted or depleted Purpose: Offering yourself kindness in moments of fatigue Acknowledge with Kindness (40 seconds) What: Recognize you...

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Professor Narelle Lemon @rellypops.bsky.social · Jun 29

Restoring depleted energy and rebuilding protective boundaries

#selfcare #citizenwellbeingscientist #boundaries

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5-Minute Energy Vampire Recovery — Citizen Wellbeing Scientist

Time needed: 5 minutes (90-90-120 seconds) Setting: After draining interactions Purpose: Restoring depleted energy and rebuilding protective boundaries Energy Leak Assessment (90 seconds) What: ...

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Professor Narelle Lemon @rellypops.bsky.social · Jun 27

Appreciating what brings happiness in your environment…especially in your own space.

#selfcare
#space #choice #awareness #compassion
#citizenwellbeingscientist

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3-Minute Space Joy Discovery — Citizen Wellbeing Scientist

Time needed: 3 minutes (1 minute each) Setting: End of week in your personal space Purpose: Appreciating what brings happiness in your environment Micro-Beauty Hunt (60 seconds) What: Move slowl...

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Professor Narelle Lemon @rellypops.bsky.social · Jun 26

Ok, spotting the best in others can be challenging, today we flip this with a lovely #selfcare #micromoment routine.

#citizenwellbeingscientist

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2-Minute Best-Spotting Practice — Citizen Wellbeing Scientist

Time needed: 2 minutes per person/interaction Setting: Any interaction today Purpose: Intentionally seeking positive qualities in others Active Best-Finding (2 minutes) What: During any conversa...

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Professor Narelle Lemon @rellypops.bsky.social · Jun 25

Maintaining your pace and energy despite external urgency…you all know what I mean.

#selfcare
#micromoments
#wellbeing
#citizenwellbeingscientist

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5-Minute Energy Protection Practice — Citizen Wellbeing Scientist

Time needed: 5 minutes (90-90-120 seconds) Setting: When others' chaos feels overwhelming Purpose: Maintaining your pace and energy despite external urgency Energy Boundary Check (90 seconds) Wh...

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Professor Narelle Lemon @rellypops.bsky.social · Jun 24

Firwt thing in the morni g routines beyond checking your phone or email is today’s #selfcare #micromoment focus as #citizenwellbeingscientists

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5-Minute Morning Freedom Ritual — Citizen Wellbeing Scientist

Time needed: 5 minutes (90-90-120 seconds) Setting: First moments after waking Purpose: Reclaiming morning space from reactive digital habits Waking Without Reaching (90 seconds) What: Before ge...

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Professor Narelle Lemon @rellypops.bsky.social · Jun 23

Before starting any task, creating intentional single-task focus…our focus for today and our #selfcare as #citizenwellbeingscientist

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5-Minute Single-Focus Ritual — Citizen Wellbeing Scientist

Time needed: 5 minutes (90-90-120 seconds) Setting: Before starting any task Purpose: Creating intentional single-task focus Task Clearing Ceremony (90 seconds) What: Close all unnecessary brows...

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Professor Narelle Lemon @rellypops.bsky.social · Jun 22

Creating intentional space between trigger and response….a focus today for when one might feel ignored or dismissed to take back the energy.

#selfcare #citizenwellbeingscientist

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2-Minute Response Reset — Citizen Wellbeing Scientist

Time needed: 2 minutes (40-40-40 seconds) Setting: After feeling ignored/dismissed Purpose: Creating intentional space between trigger and response Pause & Notice (40 seconds) What: Stop bef...

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Professor Narelle Lemon @rellypops.bsky.social · Jun 21

Rest…it’s a massive tool in our #selfcare toolbox as #citizenwellbeingscientists

Tuning into body's rest needs and responding mindfully.

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5-Minute Body & Rest Attunement — Citizen Wellbeing Scientist

Time needed: 5 minutes (90-90-120 seconds) Setting: Any quiet moment during day Purpose: Tuning into body's rest needs and responding mindfully Body Signal Scan (90 seconds) What: Sit or lie com...

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Professor Narelle Lemon @rellypops.bsky.social · Jun 20

Today our #micromoments for our #selfcaretoolbox as #citizenwellbeingscientists is all about using intentional reflection to transform difficult experiences into growth…

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2-Minute Deliberate Transformative Rumination — Citizen Wellbeing Scientist

Time needed: 2 minutes (60 seconds each) Setting: When processing a challenging experience Purpose: Using intentional reflection to transform difficult experiences into growth Learning Excavation...

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Professor Narelle Lemon @rellypops.bsky.social · Jun 19

After receiving unexpected reaction from someone, processing unmet expectations with self-compassion and clarity…our focus today for #selfcare as #citizenwellbeingscientists

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3-Minute Surprise Disappointment Processing — Citizen Wellbeing Scientist

Time needed: 3 minutes (60 seconds each) Setting: After receiving unexpected reaction from someone Purpose: Processing unmet expectations with self-compassion and clarity Acknowledge the Surprise...

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Professor Narelle Lemon @rellypops.bsky.social · Jun 18

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Professor Narelle Lemon @rellypops.bsky.social · Jun 18

Finding stability and awareness within unsettled emotions.

#emotions
#selfcare
#micromoments
#unsettled
#citizenwellbeingscientist

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3-Minute Sitting Still with Unsettled Feelings — Citizen Wellbeing Scientist

Time needed: 3 minutes (60 seconds each) Setting: Comfortable seated position when feeling agitated or restless Purpose: Finding stability and awareness within unsettled emotions Grounding in Sti...

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Professor Narelle Lemon @rellypops.bsky.social · Jun 16

Mindful eating enhances satiety signals, increases pleasure from food, improves digestion.

#selfcare
#micromoments
#nourishment
#citizenwellbeingscientist

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3-Minute Breakfast Savouring — Citizen Wellbeing Scientist

Time needed: 3 minutes (60 seconds each) Setting: During your morning meal Purpose: Transforming routine breakfast into mindful nourishment Mindful Preparation (60 seconds) What: Begin with inte...

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Professor Narelle Lemon @rellypops.bsky.social · Jun 16

Moving from emotional overwhelm to manageable feeling.

#selfcare
#emotions
#awareness
#wellbeing
#micromoments
#citizenwellbeingscientist

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3-Minute Emotional Regulation — Citizen Wellbeing Scientist

Time needed: 3 minutes (60 seconds each) Setting: When emotions feel overwhelming or intense Purpose: Moving from emotional overwhelm to manageable feeling Emotion Recognition (60 seconds) What:...

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Professor Narelle Lemon @rellypops.bsky.social · Jun 15

It’s all about friendship today as #citizenwellbeingscientists

Amplifying the joy and energy that friendship naturally creates.

#selfcare #frienship #joy

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3-Minute Friend Positivity Boost — Citizen Wellbeing Scientist

Time needed: 3 minutes (60 seconds each) Setting: During time with friends Purpose: Amplifying the joy and energy that friendship naturally creates Appreciation Spotlight (60 seconds) What: Focu...

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Professor Narelle Lemon @rellypops.bsky.social · Jun 14

One brave moment of exploration and growth…trying something new.

#selfcare
#micromoments
#citizenwellbeingscientist

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2-Minute Trying Something New Ritual — Citizen Wellbeing Scientist

Time needed: 2 minutes Setting: Anytime you want to experiment Purpose: One brave moment of exploration and growth Small Adventure Inquiry (120 seconds) What: Taking one tiny step into the unkno...

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Professor Narelle Lemon @rellypops.bsky.social · Jun 13

Heading into the weekend vibes…one intentional moment to shift from work mode to weekend restoration (plus some bonuses) for our #selfcare and toolbox as #citizenwellbeingscientists

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2-Minute Weekend Transition Ritual — Citizen Wellbeing Scientist

Time needed: 2 minutes Setting: End of work week Purpose: One intentional moment to shift from work mode to weekend restoration Complete the Week (120 seconds) What: Creating conscious closure: ...

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Professor Narelle Lemon @rellypops.bsky.social · Jun 12

Today as #citizenwellbeingscientists we are adding to our #selfcare toolbox with 4 #micromoments to support our wellbeing connected to attentive #listening

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4-Minute Attentive Listening Practice — Citizen Wellbeing Scientist

Time needed: 4 minutes (60-90-90-60 seconds) Setting: During any conversation Purpose: Cultivating deep, present listening that creates connection Listening Preparation (60 seconds) What: Settin...

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Professor Narelle Lemon @rellypops.bsky.social · Jun 10

Restoring yourself when you're constantly giving to others as a leader. Some tips today and micro-moments to empower you.

#selfcare #leader #leadership #wellbeing #citizenwellbeingscientist

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5-Minute Leader Self-Care: Filling Your Own Cup — Citizen Wellbeing Scientist

Today’s post is in honour of Millie and some leaders who are looking to do things differently. You know who you are 👊 Time needed: 5 minutes (90-90-120 seconds) Setting: Any private moment durin...

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Professor Narelle Lemon @rellypops.bsky.social · Jun 8

Recognizing and embracing opportunities already present

#selfcare #opportunity #citizenwellbeingscientist

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3-Minute Daily Opportunity Practice — Citizen Wellbeing Scientist

Time needed: 3 minutes (60 seconds each) Setting: Any time during your day Purpose: Recognizing and embracing opportunities already present Opportunity Spotting (60 seconds) What: Look for possi...

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Professor Narelle Lemon @rellypops.bsky.social · Jun 6

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Professor Narelle Lemon @rellypops.bsky.social · Jun 6

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Professor Narelle Lemon @rellypops.bsky.social · Jun 5

I’m so assoured today!

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Professor Narelle Lemon @rellypops.bsky.social · Jun 5

Well, well, this is magical in that we can now justify Narelle-isms (aka made up words when the brain is tired but we still want to express ourselves 😩🤣🧐😳😉)… I mean frillneneon is just what we all need to express some days 😆😆😆🤣🤣🤣

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Professor Narelle Lemon @rellypops.bsky.social · Jun 5

Creating genuine human connection for our #selfcare as #citizenwellbeingscientists

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3-Minute Connection with Others — Citizen Wellbeing Scientist

Time needed: 3 minutes (60 seconds each) Setting: Any social moment Purpose: Creating genuine human connection Present Attention (60 seconds) What: Give someone your full presence: - Put away p...

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Professor Narelle Lemon @rellypops.bsky.social · Jun 1

New on the Wellbeing Whisperer Blog…

Time poverty isn't just about packed schedules. It's about the mental state of scarcity, the breathless feeling that there's never enough time, and the way we abandon ourselves in service of endless demands.

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Flipping Time-Poor: Micro Self-Care When Life Feels Relentless — Explore & CREATE Co.

The moments when we feel most time-poor are precisely when we need self-care most—and when it's most possible. What if the very constraints of time-poor living could become doorways to restoration rat...

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Professor Narelle Lemon @rellypops.bsky.social · May 30

#Serenity isn't reserved for mountaintop retreats or hour-long meditations. It lives in the spaces between breaths. These #selfcare #micromoments of gentle #awareness are scattered throughout your day like hidden treasures, waiting to be noticed.

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3-Minute Serenity Cultivation — Citizen Wellbeing Scientist

Time needed: 3 minutes (60 seconds each) Setting: Any space where you can pause Purpose: Accessing the positive emotion of serenity through gentle awareness Settling Into Stillness (60 seconds) ...