Some days feel heavier than they should. Not because anything dramatic has happened, but because life is full – full of small decisions, unfinished tasks, background worries and quiet expectations you carry without even realising. When your mental load is high and your calendar is crowded, even ordinary responsibilities can feel harder than they need […]
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What Is Play-Based Fitness? Picture this: you and your family are hopping like demented frogs around your kitchen, in a rock-paper-scissors relay battle (true story) that somehow ends in laughter, heavy breathing, and sweaty shirts — and yet no one would call it “exercise.” That’s play-based fitness in action. Play-based fitness refers to physical activity […]
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If you’ve ever sat down at the end of the day hoping to relax, only to find your jaw clenched, shoulders up by your ears and brain still running a full committee meeting, this one’s for you. A lot of us think we’re “bad at coping”. That we need to be calmer, more resilient, better […]
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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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