Nourish in detail
Nourish is a special day to re-energise and refocus your mind whilst connecting with nature in the unspoilt rolling North Hertfordshire countryside, close to the Cambridgeshire and Essex borders.
What is Nourish
Through a combination of guided walks and purposeful conversations you will reflect on where you are now, your desires and how to move forward positively. This might be around work, your team, a relationship, work/life balance, a change in career or life - big or small - whatever you feel you need some space to think about.
As someone who has experienced stress, overwhelm, burn out, self doubt - the whole shebang - I understand the importance of having space to just be. Throughout the day, I will share powerful tools from my coaching, personal and leadership development over the last 20 years, including techniques to help you tap in to your inner resourcefulness.
Using nature as our guide, this will be a safe, non judgmental space where you will have time to think from a different perspective. I will invite you to share reflections and experiences - as much or as little as you like - and always with the intent of learning.
We’ll nourish ourselves through sharing, learning and connecting with each other and nature. No doubt there will be some laughter too! We’ll have nutritious healthy food as well as some yummy cakes.
What the day looks like
Outdoor guided walks and indoor sessions will comprise:
Slowing down and tuning in
an opportunity to drop the shoulders, let go of the usual ‘to do list’ and pause.
Discovering your desires
a focus on how you'd like to feel and what you may want to create in your life.
Clearing the path to create new possibilities
a simple powerful tool that can help shift limiting beliefs, thoughts or conditioning that might be in your way.
Appreciation of yourself, of life, of nature
a focus on moving forward and appreciating all that life has to offer
Previous Nourish participants said...
' I had some real light bulb moments and felt a huge sense of release. I woke up the next day feeling a new level of peace. Henri didn't have all the answers but she asked the right questions and said things that made me realise and come to my own conclusions about how hard I have been on myself and some tools on how to let it go.
My outlook is different as a result of the day, I feel different and that light is staying on!' SN - Senior HR Director
'It was worth the time, energy, space and money for the benefits to me. I came away rejuvenated and energised. I got a glimpse of 'me'. This was the start of writing a new chapter for me. Nourish did something wonderful and I will always remember that'. BP - General Practitioner
'I came away from Nourish feeling like a weight had been lifted. I went along thinking I had one specific work challenge to tackle but Henri’s approach has given me ways to approach both work and personal worries. A day without my phone, and with affirming company and nutritious food has worked wonders.' AS - Freelance editor
'I felt a huge sense of release and woke up the next day feeling a new level of peace'
Why me and why nature?
When I'm in nature, I feel grounded and calm. I'm able to view things differently and get perspective on whatever's on my mind (which is often quite a lot!). My own personal experience of stress, overwhelm, self-doubt, high expectations, perfectionism, procrastination (the list could go on!) are why I do the work I do. I know what the cost has been to me and I see it in others too.
Through extensive and intensive training I've got to know myself pretty well. I've learnt many tools and practices that help me live in a more aligned and joyful way. That doesn't mean I'm all sorted, far from it, but my intention with Nourish is to share some of the things that I've learnt and provide a space for you to ease the pressure, breathe and gain perspective. Nature offers us the perfect setting for that. I don't have a set formula, a process for you to follow, I will flex to the needs of the group always with intention of creating a safe, warm, non judgemental space for you to grow. I will offer insights and tools for you - some will resonate, some won't, but if nothing else you'll get a day to drop the mask, drop the shoulders and just be you.
Being in nature really does help us reconnect with ourselves and what’s important to us. I think we all felt that during lockdowns. And, when we're in that space we’re better able to think clearly, make good decisions, be creative all the while valuing ourselves and others.
Research has proved that spending a minimum of 2 hours connecting with nature can:
De-stress and replenish energy levels
Improve mood
Decrease anxiety
Reduce blood pressure
Boost the immune system
Improve concentration, creativity, and memory
Increase resilience levels
Calm emotional states
Improve sense of life satisfaction
So, this day, is an opportunity to be in nature and observe how it can help you move forward positively. It will be an exploration, like a mini expedition for your mind and by working with nature, we’ll look at the lessons we can learn and how to use those in real life.
What you will get
My intention is that you will leave:
- feeling nourished – in mind and body
- more energised and focused to take steps forward.
- feeling positive, inspired, empowered and calm
- with tools that stimulate your thinking.
- with self-coaching tips to take back into day to day life
This is for you if...
You can’t see the wood for the trees right now
You need some space to think
You’re struggling to find time to focus on YOU
You want to make some changes but something is in the way
You’re interested in learning and personal development
You like being outside (come rain or shine :))
You're willing to show up with an open mind and as your true self
This isn't for you if...
It you want to switch off and do nothing - there are some fab spas / yoga retreats for that
You want to keep your phone on at all times
You’re not interested in your own personal growth
You want specific 121 support (I can support you with this but that’s not what this day is about)
You just fancy a walk and a chat
Who is this for?
People working in high stress environments
Who may also be / have:
stressed & overwhelmed
have a strong inner critic
be a people pleaser
experience imposter feelings/self doubt
find it hard saying 'no'
worry alot about what others think
If you think Nourish is just what you have been looking for, use the button below to sign up for our next exclusive day on Tuesday 19th March 2024. Please note this is for You Are Not A Frog retreat participants only. If you're interested in a future Nourish event please email me: henri@henristevenson.com
DATES FOR 2024
TBC
