Natalie Rossiter Wellbeing

04/01/2026

My word for 2026....you won't like it...

You won't like it

03/01/2026

Think I 'saged' the whole neighborhood doing this 😆

Each year I save the foliage left over from my winter solstice event, from my altar and wreaths and have a new year bonfire. The dried pine and eucalyptus smells amazing! I think about what I'm letting go of and what I'm inviting in.

You could call it witchcraft, but it's science really. Fire is cleansing, that's it's nature. Humans have been using fire to meditate and share since forever, it's in our cultural DNA. Setting intentions, speaking them out, participating in memorable ritual, reminding yourself of your intentions often....that's neuroscience.

Perhaps you have your own bonfire, but if not, you can share mine.

What are you saying goodbye to? What has come to an end or needs to be let go of?

What do you want to cultivate? What will you be focusing on and inviting this year?

Write it out in the comments to cement it: 'I release .... I invite in....."

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02/01/2026

🤍 Hello 2026 🤍
Take what need, leave what you don't from these suggestions.

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22/12/2025

🪾🌞 Winter Solstice part 3: sunrise yoga & meditation 🌞🪾

One of my favourite things about winter is that the sunrise is at a decent time, which means more opportunities for enjoying the beauty of nature.

I wasn't sure if the weather would give me much in the way of sunrise colours today but was pleasantly surprised and made the quick decision to do my yoga practice in the garden, in my pjs with many warm layers. Of course, I chose Sunrise Yoga video (YouTube) as my guide.

Salute to the sun on the morning after the solstice felt pretty special!

Afterwards I listened to the birds and drank my tea (pine needle & rosehip today) wrapped in a blanket. After a busy day yesterday of holding space for others - which was a pleasure - it was nice to have a little time for myself this morning.

Seasonal celebrations & rituals don't have to be time consuming, complicated, costly or the same as anyone else's. Just notice what's happening in nature and do what feels right for you.

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21/12/2025

💚✨ Winter Solstice part two: a seasonal celebration ✨💚

Each year at this time we gather at for a cosy afternoon of community, mindfulness & nature connection.

The fire is crackling, the barn is filled with the fragrance of pine, eucalyptus & rosemary and the candles illuminate the smiling faces around the table as we create our solstice altars.

These events give me all the feels, it's such a joy to see people choosing rest & connection and to keep the solstice traditions alive.

The winter solstice is a celebration of the returning light...that's it, the darkest days are done! Now it's time to take a leaf from nature's book and rest for a while until it's time to bloom again.

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21/12/2025

✨💕 Winter Solstice part 1: qigong & mindful walk in the park ✨💕

This was my last community mindful morning session at my local park for the year; it made sense for me to finish with a solstice special! We did some qigong stretches and breathing to gently wake the body and invite some new energy in. Then we took a walk around the park engaging with our senses and noticing nature, especially the abundant evergreens.

We ended the session with a little tree dressing moment, decorating a young ginkgo with colourful ribbons. Decorating trees at solstice is a tradition far older than Christianity and is a way of celebrating the returning light, thanking nature, making wishes for the new year and remembering loved ones.

Do you have any solstice traditions?

Part 2 is my winter solstice celebration...pics to follow!

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19/12/2025

Hi, I'm Natalie 👋🏻 there's quite a few new folks here so I wanted to say hi and (re)introduce myself:

I'm Natalie, and here's what I do
💬 Integrative, holistic counselling. In my therapy summerhouse in Salford & online.
🧘🏻‍♀️ Mindfulness For Modern Life
🌳 Forest bathing & nature connection
🗓️ A seasonal calendar of wellbeing events
📝 Workshops for the general public, workplaces & community groups
👩🏻‍🏫 Tutor of level 3 counselling skills diploma with
🌀 Trainee qigong instructor with
🇬🇷 Wellbeing retreats in Greece (next ones Sept 2026)

And because we're more than just what we do, here's what I LOVE:
🌲 Being in nature: my garden, the local park, up a hill, in the forest or by the sea (especially by the sea!)
🌎 Travel. I've been to 40 different countries and I'd love to see more! I have Budapest and Japan on my list, as well as more exploring of Greece which is my absolute favourite.
🥘 Food & cooking! I love to eat seasonal, healthy, veggie meals and I'm a good cook too.
☕ Coffee is a daily essential (either black or an oat flat white, depending on my mood)
🐶 I adore dogs. We currently have a rescue greyhound called Lily.
📖 I'm an avid reader and am in 2 bookclubs. I like a variety of genres, I read for pleasure & to learn.
💞 Relationships are what make life worth living. I'm happily married & my friends mean the world to me. I love laughter & sharing experiences with people.
🧠 Anything psychology/wellbeing related. Mildly addicted to training courses!
✨ Being authentic & anything that makes me feel alive - trying new things, going new places, learning more about myself & the world.

This account is a combination of all the above really, which is a horrible social media strategy & bad for the algorithm but as Walt Whitman said "I contain multitudes" 🤷🏻‍♀️😉

Now I want to hear about YOU! Let's chat in the comments 👇🏻

16/12/2025

"Joy is still being able to see small beauties... the bird in the tree. The tree. The way a mother comforts a child. The way children play, fearless and free. The simple contentment of your dog. The poem you read when everything is wrong. That song on the radio that reminds you… of what? Better times? Hope for better times? The fact of a friend.

Joy isn’t smug or sentimental. It doesn’t overlook the suffering of others. It is a reminder, when we need it that there is a still point in the turning world. That there is still a point to the turning world. It’s not a shrug. It’s not cynical. We put our arms around each other and it’s still there." - from 's recent substack post titled 'Impossible'.

Photo: a holly tree in the midwinter sun today, giving me a moment of joy on my walk.

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What moment of joy have you experienced recently? Let's share some everyday joy in the comments ✨

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15/12/2025

The caption for this was originally going to be about doing some calm, quiet, Christmas crafting and how that's the kind of mental and emotional rest many of us need right now...

But instead I want to remind you, following the heartbreaking events in Sydney this weekend (and all over the world), that peace is a daily choice we all need to make.

Peace requires compassion, self awareness, discipline, insight, wisdom, practice and love.

Peace is both an inside job and a collective responsibility. Without peace, how can we have good mental health? Peace is safety and freedom. Peace is a place we can grow, play, create & thrive from.

A peaceful world asks us to respond, not react. A peaceful world asks us to be courageous and kind.

Ultimately, peace is a choice, and one that is far, far braver than violence or hatred can ever be.

Sending light this Hanukkah to the Jewish community 🕯️

“A candle loses nothing by lighting another candle, it will however bring more light to the world” - James Keller

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11/12/2025

You do not have to abandon or deny the messy, hurting or complicated parts of yourself to participate in Christmas. Good enough means showing up as your whole self, acknowledging the difficult whilst making the most of all that is good.
...to read more, comment hohoho or some other festive nonsense below and I'll DM the blog post to you. Alternatively, you can find it on my website (link in bio).

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08/12/2025

Need a little headspace — and a gentle escape from routine?

Join us this Friday for Woodland Wellbeing — a peaceful adults-only nature session with mindfulness, creativity, and a chance to slow down and reconnect.

✨ We’ll begin with a calming woodland walk and use natural materials — bark, leaves, and sticks — to mindfully craft small boats and set them afloat on the river.

✨ Then it’s our turn to float. Relax into hammocks gently suspended between the trees, experience a sense of weightlessness, and even explore simple stretcher-building — a playful yet grounding woodland skill.

🗓 Friday 12th December | 10am–12pm
📍 Garden Needs, M7 4NT
🆓 Free | Booking required | Adults only
📞hello@socialadventures.org.uk | 0161 710 1075

Breathe. Create. Rest. Connect with nature — and yourself. 🍃

08/12/2025

Did you need this message today?
I wrote it for pretty much everyone I've spoken to lately, including myself!

In-between hibernating and running around like a headless chicken there is a healthy balance to be found. Let's find it 💚❄️😴

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