Looking after yourself is not selfish. You can only take care of those you love when you are match fit to do so. Top tips on looking after yourself emotionally and physically.
Self-care is vital because we matter and it helps us look after those we love far more effectively too. Today I share a guest post from Bree outlining powerful methods of self-care for a healthy mind. “I have helped many people find their voice through their personal narrative and through my experience, I have discovered…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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. Grab yourself a cheap mattress that offers comfort too and soon you will head to dreamland….
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…
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…
(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…
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…
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…
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 Don’t Quit poem has a powerful message for anyone who is struggling a bit. I first came across the “Don’t Quit” poem when I was at college. I put a poster of it over my fireplace in my room. What traumas I was facing at the time I do not recall….