There are seasons in life when everything feels a little heavier. Even small tasks can start to feel like big ones, and your usual coping strategies may not stretch as far as they normally do. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, there is nothing “wrong” with you — you’re simply human, responding to more than your system […]
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There aren’t many things in life where one size fits all. Just because something works for one doesn’t mean it will work for another. That’s why we benefit from choices. I’m a big advocate of making healthy choices, not just in what we do to help ourselves physically, but also mentally. And what a healthy […]
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In our busy lives, it’s easy to believe that we must carve out large blocks of time for self-care or recovery. But what if the real key lies in something smaller – dare I say, very small? Look, we’re busy people, and so when introduced to the concept of ‘micro-breaking’, I was more than a […]
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We often think self-care has to mean long baths, spa days, or hours of journaling — but the truth is, the small things you do for yourself each day matter most. Low-effort self-care habits are simple, realistic ways to support your mental and emotional well-being even on your busiest days. Whether you’re managing work stress, […]
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There’s something about a calm, tidy home that makes everything else feel a little easier. But let’s be honest — when life gets busy (or when your energy is limited), even the simplest routines can feel like too much. That’s why I created the Clean & Calm Printable Bundle — a gentle, flexible system designed […]
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Today, I’m welcoming guest contributor Randa Zaid to share her skincare expertise and open an interesting conversation surrounding skincare products & gender. Over to you Randa… The focus in any skincare routine should be the needs of your skin, not your gender. Is your skin oily, dry, sensitive or a combination? Your gender doesn’t determine […]
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‘So, what do you do for fun?’ asked the Occupational Therapist who is helping me recover from Long Covid. ‘Ummm…’ was the best answer I could find. It struck me at that moment – I don’t do things for fun. How awful is that? Don’t get me wrong; I’m not a killjoy or anything; it’s just […]
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Mindfulness meditation is widely recognised as an effective tool to help boost your well-being. Sitting comfortably and quietly, focusing on your breathing for mere minutes daily can reduce blood pressure, stress, and heart rate, relax the nervous system, improve your sleep and enhance your cognitive abilities. But it isn’t always easy. Many find focus challenging. […]
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Today, I’m welcoming guest contributor Kash Atwal to share 3 amazing superfoods you might not have heard of yet, but are super beneficial (that’s what makes them a superfood – am I right!). Over to you Kash… The chances are that you haven’t heard of Ashwagandha, Griffonia Seed and Yuzu. They’re superfoods, and it is […]
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Today, I’m welcoming guest contributor Christophe Champs to discuss how shoes can affect your health and best practices for choosing the right shoes for you. Christophe is a consultant in Podiatry and Biomechanics and the founder of PODO Clinic and Workshop. Over to you, Christophe… If you have foot pain, back pain, neck pain, or […]
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AD | Sponsored Post. Please be assured all words & opinions are 100% my own. Read my disclaimer for further details. Pre-mainstream internet (yes, there was a time), my only metric for ‘beauty standards’ came from the pages of glossy magazines. There was me with my teenage blemish-ridden face staring at images of models – also teenagers […]
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There are times when we all need an injection of strength and a good dose of encouragement. Life does like to challenge us, doesn’t it! My health struggles with Long Covid over the last six months have required me to dig deep into my inner strength well. It’s easy to get lost in a feeling […]
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AD | Sponsored post. All words & opinions expressed within are my own. Read my disclaimer for further details Millions of us, I imagine, have a skincare routine of some sort. We understand the importance of caring for our skin and take action daily. But can the same be said when it comes to our […]
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I love having conversations with people, but sometimes I walk away feeling depleted. Emotionally drained, if you will. Then at other times, I leave conversations feeling uplifted, empowered, and re-energised. Why? It’s all down to an exchange of energy. What is emotional energy? Everything on earth has an energetic frequency, even humans. Whenever we make contact with […]
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Today, I am delighted to welcome our guest writer, Toby Geneen. Toby is co-founder and co-head chef of Kindling Restaurant in Brighton. Over to you, Toby… Call me romantic but I’ve rather fallen in love with the ebb and flow of British produce. Getting excited to taste the first forced rhubarb and awaiting the moment […]
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One of my best holiday memories is cycling across the Golden Gate Bridge all the way to Sausalito with my husband on our honeymoon. I was nervous; I hadn’t ridden a bike since I was a child, and I was banking on my muscle memory kicking in. Plus, I didn’t want to let my new […]
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