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My name is Ann Leonard. I provide systematic kinesiology, holistic and lymphatic drainage massage.

04/11/2026

URGENT STAFF MEETING!

Your brain has called another bloody meeting….. Attendance is compulsory….. AAArrrgh!!!!

Today’s agenda:
• Worry about tomorrow.
• Revisit that embarrassing thing you did 10 years ago.
• Remember all those 17 things you haven’t done.
• Overanalyse that conversation you had a few minutes ago.
• Can you delete that message you sent before they see it???
• Wonder why you are so tired.
• Schedule even more things to think about!!!

Does all this sound familiar?

Sometimes our minds are so busy juggling everything that we forget to give them a chance to switch off.

Stress isn’t always about having too much to do.

Sometimes it’s all about having too much going on inside our heads.

So, as it’s International Stress Awareness Day, remember this:
You are allowed to cancel the meeting!!!

Step away from the boardroom within your head and the mental to-do list. Give yourself a little breathing space.

Your brain will thank you!!!

03/11/2026

Press on. Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. Ray Kroc

Some days, progress feels like a snail on its tea break! 🐌

But not every step forward has to be a giant big one.

Sometimes, by simply showing up, trying again and trusting the process is what makes a difference. 💚

Be patient with yourself. Celebrate all the little wins. And remember, you are further along than you think. 😉

And if you could do with a little support along the way, you’re always welcome to book a session with me at Safe Healing Hands. 💚

02/11/2026

All Souls’ Day is a day when we remember our loved ones who are no longer with us. Their energy, love and guidance continue to surround us in subtle ways.

I am always grateful knowing that their spirit is eternal, and we are always connected, beyond time and space.

01/11/2026

All Saint’s Day

Today, we remember and honour all the saints, known and unknown, whose lives continue to inspire goodness, compassion and faith in the world.

These are a few of the saints that I turn to regularly:

- St. Michael the Archangel – Patron saint of protection and courage. (He is always by my side and helps me in my treatments every single day!)

- St. Bridget – Patron saint of healing, midwifes, compassion, holy wells and the sacredness of everyday life.

- St. Padre Pio – Known for his healing, miracles, and deep spirituality. Patron side of pain and suffering.

- St. Anthony – Patron saint of lost things. How often do we pray to him and offer him a few quid when things go missing???

- St. Patrick – Patron saint of Ireland and is associated with faith, courage, spiritual transformation, protection and bringing hope to others.

We also remember all the saints who we have known along the way, who may never be canonised, but have left us with their legacy of love, hope and compassion.

We all have the ability to bring kindness and light into each other’s lives, in our own quiet little ways. You don’t have to change the world. Just make someone’s little corner of it a tiny bit brighter.

31/10/2026

HAPPY HALLOWE’EN

What does Hallowe’en mean to you?

To me, it was ducking for nuts and coins, trying to eat an apple off a string hanging from the door jamb (without knocking out your teeth!!!), the brack with the ring, heads of cabbage taken out of the garden and broken on the road outside the house, gates taken down and hung up again upside down or back to front…..

It was far from the pumpkin carving and the trick or treating!!!

What is your favourite memory of Hallowe’en? Why not share it in the comments and let us see if there were different traditions in different counties/countries?

29/10/2026

WORLD STROKE DAY

Today is a reminder of the importance of recognising the signs of a stroke and supporting prevention through everyday wellness. A stroke can happen suddenly, and has many risk factors, such as high blood pressure, stress and poor circulation.

Remember the FAST acronym:
• Face – drooping on one side
• Arms – weakness or numbness
• Speech – slurred or difficulty speaking
• Time – act fast and call emergency services immediately

While medical care is crucial in a stroke emergency (and the quicker the better), prevention begins with looking after your overall health. This includes managing stress, improving circulation, regular movement, balanced nutrition and keeping the body in balance.

Small daily choices add up to powerful prevention.

28/10/2026

🌸 Why can menstrual symptoms vary so much from one person to another?

Have you ever wondered why one woman sails through her period with barely a cramp, while another is curled up on the sofa with a hot water bottle, chocolate and absolutely no intention of moving?

We’re all different, and our menstrual cycles are no exception!

Things that can affect our experiences include:
• Hormones
• Stress and sleep
• Underlying conditions such as endometriosis or fibroids
• Our individual bodies – age, genetics, life stages.

Just because painful periods are common doesn’t mean you have to suffer in silence.

If your symptoms interfere with everyday life, are getting worse, or are unusually heavy, it is worth looking for help. Have a look at Michelle’s social media for inspiration Michelle Scanlon🦋 Thyroid Hashimotos Periods

Did you grow up thinking period pain was just something you had to put up with? Or were you encouraged to talk about it?

27/10/2026

“Be thankful for all the difficult people in your life and learn from them. They have shown you exactly who you do not want to be.”

Not everyone who crosses your path is there to make your life easy!! 🥴

Some people teach us patience, some teach us boundaries, and a few teach us exactly how NOT to treat people!!!

We may not choose the difficult people who come into our lives, but we can choose the lessons we learn from them. 💚

Take the lesson, leave the negativity, and never let someone else’s behaviour change the good in you. ❤️

26/10/2026

MYTH BUSTING MONDAY and NATIONAL MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY

❌ Myth: Small things don’t make a big difference.

Sure, you don’t have to move mountains to make a difference! (And who has the energy for that on a Monday anyway???? 😂

Sometimes the biggest difference starts with the smallest things….. a kind word, a great big belly laugh, a deep breath, a tiny step!

💚 Small steps. Small changes. Huge impact.

What’s one little thing you could do for yourself today? 🤔

25/10/2026

Why is Rest after your treatment so important?

Have you ever finished a treatment, felt lovely and relaxed, and then rushed straight back into your usual busy day?

When you come for a treatment at Safe Healing Hands, whether it is kinesiology, massage, lymphatic drainage or a scar tissue release, you’re giving yourself time to stop, step away from the demands of life and focus on your wellbeing.

So why wouldn’t you give yourself a little breathing space afterwards too??
• Give yourself time to unwind
• Listen to your body
• Stay hydrated
• Be gentle with yourself
• Don’t feel guilty about slowing down

Remember, there is no magic number of hours you must rest after a treatment, and you definitely don’t need to cancel the rest to your day. But you can allow yourself a little space to notice how you’re feeling and what your body needs.

At Safe Healing Hands, I often remind my clients that their healing doesn’t end the minute they step off the treatment table!!! It continues for hours and days afterwards. So give it a chance!!!

Tell me, are you good at taking things slowly after a treatment, or are you straight back into it?

Me, I always try to organise a treatment on a day when I’m not working or in the afternoon, after I have finished work!!

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