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.
Life is very rarely smooth sailing. We all suffer setbacks at one time or another – some more than others. So, what are you supposed to do when you feel like life just keeps on knocking you down? Developing resilience and knowing how to handle this feeling is crucial. Below there are 10 things you…
Do you fancy a new direction in life? Many of us think that starting a new direction in life can be a massive and intensive process. It’s not hard to see why that is. The term ‘new direction’ quite literally signifies going another way, often at the expense of the current way you’re going. However,…
The CoolSculpting System cools fat in a controlled way, which works to reduce the amount of fat you have in your treatment areas. CoolSculpting is a great alternative to liposuction, with a non-surgical approach with no downtime needed. This treatment does not require any anaesthetic, time off work, no garment post-treatment or weekly massages like…
Have you been toying with the idea of quitting cigarettes? You’re not alone. According to Public Health England, someone stops smoking in England every 80 seconds. But if you’ve been thinking of quitting for a long time, it can be hard to take the leap finally. Perhaps you’ve even tried before, but found yourself lighting…
As busy women, it is vital that we look about our health and wellbeing. We deserve it as the individuals we are and also because it helps us look after those we care about better. I recently completed a health quiz with The Restored and loved the idea of this wellbeing concept. The Restored gives…
Mental health is not a joke. While it might be something that we can laugh about when we’re with our friends, the reality is that our mental health comes with us wherever we go, whenever we’re there. If we struggle with mental health problems like anxiety or depression, they’re going to have an impact on…
Think about lifting weights and a huge, sweaty man will take up too much space in your head. Urgh – you’ll never get those varicose veins out of your head again! The point is women aren’t synonymous with lifting weights and it’s something ladies should be wary of. Why? It’s because lifting is an excellent…
Are you a Stepford Wife? Are you familiar with the term or is it a new one to you? Sometimes I think that despite all our apparent advances in terms of choices, too many of us women are still dominated by their male partners. Why do we allow that to happen? If we have fallen…
I can vouch for the fact that travelling long-term is so different from going on a short holiday. There are joys and challenges to taking that leap of faith in going travelling. Mental health is vital and I was delighted to be offered the chance to share this guest post from Nadia on tips to…
As our lives change and people around us become older, ill or disabled, we can find ourselves asking ourselves “Am I a carer?” I have worked with people who are looking after others in my career as an advice worker in the community and online helping them with issues such as welfare benefits and access…
Summer is just around the corner and apparently we are in for a long heatwave. I am not the greatest fan of extreme heat and one of the reasons is that you can bet I will be tormented with chub rub. If you don’t know what that is the other term is chafing. It means…
When someone has psychiatric issues, it’s tough on their entire family. Though the ability to unite, come to terms with the diagnosis, and ask for help will not guarantee a full recovery, it greatly increases the chances. Here, you’ll learn a few ways to cope when dealing with a short-term mental illness. Consider Applying for…
It is not always easy to raise a smile. So many of us are busy trying to please others and to juggle the various demands on our time. It is really sad that in modern society a smile can be such an effort especially if we are struggling with our mental wellbeing. However, smiles have super…
I am always keen to help busy women and mums to invest in self-care. Today, I am delighted to share some top tips to achieve self-care for mums from Mona. Mona is the founder of The Organising Ninja. She is based in the UK and is passionate about promoting a simple, sustainable, clutter-free lifestyle to…
As a parent, your number one priority is taking care of your kids. Your day-to-day activities revolve around making sure they’re happy and healthy. This is everything from feeding them to help with school and driving them to activities. On top of that, you have to deal with household chores and work. Sometimes you need…