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Making Time for Self-Care when You have Young Children
Making time for self-care when you have young children is not easy. I remember struggling to remember my needs when my now teenagers were little. I was so concerned about keeping them healthy and safe that I lost myself a little in that process. This is normal but you can guard against it becoming too much if you look after yourself. Remember doing so is not selfish. You need to be on good form to be a good mum and to be there for those you love most. I am delighted to share this guest post from Petra about how she ensures she makes time for herself whilst parenting and…
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5 Winter Wellness Considerations
This blog is all about women and most contributors are female. It is open to great guest posts from men too on occasion. Sometimes you get a really good one that combines practical tips with a bit of life affirmation too. That is why I agreed to host this post from Aaron from The Busy Papa blog. He shares important winter wellness considerations with us. I know many struggle to feel good mentally or physically after the festivities at the end of the previous year. We can change that and Aaron shows us how. “As the frost sets in and the January wintery cold sweeps the nation, it is important…
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Why I decided to take part in Veganuary 2020
Are you intrigued by a vegan lifestyle? Could you consider incorporating at least some vegan meals into your week? Can doing so really help our planet? What might it do for your health? Veganuary acts as a catalyst for many people to give veganism a try.. I am delighted to share a guest post from Jen who has decided to take part in Veganuary 2020. “I never thought I’d take part in Veganuary. I felt sympathetic to the movement, but it didn’t feel like it was part of me or my life. I think many people of my generation feel the same way. This year though, I realised I wanted…
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Dig Deep & Battle Through The Hardest Times In Life
The hardest battles are yet to come, or so they say. It’s a belief that what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger, yet sometimes it can feel like each battle that you’re going through is going to be your last. When it gets to that point in life where you feel like everything is coming down on top of you, you still have to dig deep and battle through it. Because what’s happening to you right now will most likely be something you won’t be phased by in a year’s time. That sounds like a long way away, but it will be within those 12 months that the issues disappear,…
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How to discover your innate body wisdom
With a New Year comes New Year’s Resolutions that lead to personal broken promises, guilt, and the vicious cycle of repetition! Unfortunately, we cannot break this pattern until we commit to doing the internal work required to make positive lasting changes in our lives. This post is about how to discover your innate body wisdom and was provided by Ilene who is the founder of Find Body Freedom “When it comes to self-image, I’ve had my fair share around this merry-go-round of making promises that I neglected to maintain. If you’re anything like me, you can relate to painful struggles with body image, weight and my relationship with food –…
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Self-Care Tips For Busy Parents
Being a busy parent can be rewarding but may also have a negative impact on your health as time goes on. Practicing self-care is so important for many reasons that it’s certainly worth figuring out what activities you can be doing more of in your daily routine. Keep in mind that it’s not selfish but necessary to put yourself first. This will help you to take better care of your loved ones and be there for the people that need you the most. It starts by you committing to be kinder to yourself and put the excuses aside so that you can live a healthier and more gratifying life. Proactively…
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Drifting Away to Dreamland: 8 Hacks to Get the Best Sleep You’ve Ever Had
Even after a long day at work, you may still have problems falling asleep at night. The stress of work, remembering chores to take care of the next day, or just general anxieties that keep you up at night. Regardless of what it is, you can try these simple tricks to help you fall asleep faster. Bedroom Is Only For Sleeping Only use your bed for sleeping and no other activity. Don’t lie in bed to watch TV, work on your laptop, or eat. Your brain will start to associate your brain with other activities, making it more difficult for you to actually fall asleep at night. By removing all…
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Lose weight and save time with Dietbon diet meals
After an interesting week of great food, I am delighted to share my DietBon review with you. After a small hiccup regarding my delivery of the diet meals and my phone consultation I was excited to receive a box full of tempting treats knowing they were good for me and might just help me shed some pounds in time for party season. What is Dietbon Dietbon is a diet plan based on home-delivered meals and telephone consultations with a friendly dietician. All your daily meals are delivered to your home : breakfast, lunch, a snack and dinner for 6 days out of 7. The 7th day is a free day…
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Menopause signs are not shameful – Pausitivity
I have written about menopause signs before. As regular readers know I like to champion women’s voices so I was delighted when the founders of Pausitivity asked for my help. Elizabeth Carr-Ellis shares the story of how Pausitivity came about and what the campaign is trying to do. “Pausitivity began from frustration. When I first went to the doctors to discuss my menopause signs, my GP had to search on his computer to print off information about it – four pages of A4 with a list of symptoms, the pros and cons of HRT and a few websites to go to, one of which no longer existed. It was information I’d…
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The winter slump and proactive ways to get over it
(Pixabay CC0) The nights are drawing in sooner than later. The air outside is cold and biting. Vacation time is probably over for another year. The winter season is upon us, and like many people, your mood state might be less than cheery. Are you at risk of the winter slump? At this time of year, low moods are common. For people already suffering from depression, their condition can be made worse because of seasonal affective disorder (SAD). This condition can also affect those people who, for most of the year, have a relatively upbeat state of mind. But going beyond SAD, this can still be a gloomy time of…
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Life coaching can radically change your life
There used to be a cynicism about life coaching as a profession. I think that has changed in recent years and I believe that to be a good thing. We have coaches for sport and in the workplace. How amazing to work with someone who takes a holistic approach looking at the issues that might be holding you back in various areas of your life. Life coaching can radically change your life as Melissa from The Delicious Nutrionist explains in the following article. Melissa Kuman “My name is Melissa Kuman, I am a Registered associate nutritionist, life coach and NLP practitioner. I believe everyone deserves to be the healthiest and…
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Eating disorders crisis and how you can help
It’s high time we understood eating disorders as the devastating illness they really are. Debbie Watson, founder of social enterprise Wednesday’s Child, discusses the crisis in our current management of this complicated mental health issue. “Imagine walking into a GP surgery, presenting with a broken leg, and being told the severity of the break doesn’t look like it warrants immediate attention. Imagine dragging yourself back home, questioning yourself as an attention-seeking fraud – despite your agonising pain, and wondering if your treatment priority might arrive when your leg finally starts to weep from a gangrenous wound. Sure, this sounds completely unfathomable and extreme, but I paint the rather ludicrous picture…
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6 Health Factors to Consider Before You Turn 30
Most women reach peak health in their 20s and 30s, but that doesn’t mean they should push their wellbeing to the side. Being proactive about your health when you’re young can help set you up to live a longer, healthier life. The sooner you take charge of your health, the better off you’ll be in the long-run. To help you get started, here are five crucial health factors to consider before you turn 30: Family Medical History Medical conditions may be caused by a multitude of environmental, lifestyle, and genetic factors. Knowing your family history can help unveil your risk for certain diseases and help your doctor provide the best…
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How to get a sexy smile to dazzle them
I used to have lovely teeth. My parents were so good at looking after me so regular dentistry was provided. I used to go and see Mr Shaw in Empire House in Dewsbury. You climbed up steps and entered the waiting room. I remember loving all the different magazines on offer before you were called in for your check-up. I had a few fillings and braces fitted at one point. So I had shiny white teeth with an attractive gap between my two front teeth as a teenager and young adult. Now I would like that sexy smile back but years of depression and eating the wrong things have taken…
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Menopause symptoms – the terrible truth
On World Menopause Day, let’s celebrate that we mention the M word and are more open about sharing our experiences of what used to be called the change of life. What is the terrible truth about menopause symptoms? The reality is that the menopause varies from one woman to another with some suffering more than most. I am delighted that the lovely Sam has agreed to share her story with us. Let’s continue to tell our truths as women and let’s ensure we always reach out for the support we need. “My name is Sam and I write my blog StressedMum. I am 52 and a Mum and Nanny and…
