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Professor Narelle Lemon
@rellypops.bsky.social
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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
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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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Very good practice this morning ....Monday morning
August 18, 2025 at 1:25 PM
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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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July 21, 2025 at 10:29 AM
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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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June 29, 2025 at 7:44 AM
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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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June 27, 2025 at 1:06 PM
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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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June 26, 2025 at 12:04 PM
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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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June 25, 2025 at 10:06 AM
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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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June 24, 2025 at 9:05 AM
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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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June 23, 2025 at 11:07 AM
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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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June 22, 2025 at 12:25 AM
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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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June 21, 2025 at 1:27 AM
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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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June 20, 2025 at 2:45 AM
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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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June 19, 2025 at 1:01 AM
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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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June 18, 2025 at 12:49 AM
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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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June 16, 2025 at 11:45 PM
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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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June 16, 2025 at 7:48 AM
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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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June 15, 2025 at 6:08 AM
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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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June 14, 2025 at 9:26 AM
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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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June 13, 2025 at 9:13 AM
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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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June 12, 2025 at 9:43 AM
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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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June 10, 2025 at 9:03 AM
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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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June 8, 2025 at 5:11 AM
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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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June 5, 2025 at 10:28 AM
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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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June 1, 2025 at 10:46 AM
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#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) ...
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May 30, 2025 at 9:40 AM
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Humility opens us to growth, creates space for wonder, connects us to our capacity for development. Some lovely micro-moments for today to discover.

#selfcare #humility #positiveemotions #citizenwellbeingscientist #micromoments

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3-Minute Humility as Positive Emotion — Citizen Wellbeing Scientist
Time needed: 3 minutes (60 seconds each) Setting: Any quiet moment Purpose: Experiencing humility as expansive rather than diminishing Learning Recognition (60 seconds) What: Acknowledging the v...
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May 29, 2025 at 8:10 AM