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.
Anna Ceesay, the Founder and Editor of Motherdom magazine shares this powerful guest post on her personal experience of maternal mental health issues including low mood and anxiety in pregnancy “It’s January 2017. I’m in my car, on my own, and I’m not feeling good. I’m six months pregnant with my second child and I’ve…
You’re off to bed but that doesn’t mean your skin is good to go. It’s important to care for it during the hours you’re asleep, and if you use bedtime wisely, it’s the perfect time to rejuvenate the skin. You can wake up with either dull skill or a healthy glow depending on what products…
Hygge is quickly taking over as a decor trend with an emphasis on everything cosy, comfy and content. While it’s become known for helping with long, dark winter days, this Danish practice (pronounced “hoo-gah”) can be a vital practice all year long. Being present, finding joy in small moments and surrounding yourself with only things…
Are you a perfectionist? I know I can be driving myself way too hard and beating myself up emotionally when I don’t reach unrealistic and self-imposed targets. Over the years, I have worked out these traits are not good for my mental wellbeing. I practise self-care more than I have ever done but with that…
When you are caring for older family members, it is a good idea to know about useful aids for elderly relatives. Although your loved one may hold out against such things initially, they can make a positive difference to their quality of life. That is why it really is worth sitting down and discussing what…
A woman training for triathlon made me reflect on how women are often juggling so many competing things in life. We often juggle parenting, employment and caring for elderly relatives. We might also be helping charity or involved in community activities. Perhaps it is therefore not actually surprising that women are at the forefront of…
Extreme fatigue is so debilitating. It can be dangerous for us physically and has a negative impact on our spirits too. We all get very tired from time to time perhaps when we have young children or when we are working hard in our job. However, for some people extreme fatigue is part of their…
The reality is that it’s normal to become bored with your life once in a while and feel like you need a change. Instead of harbouring these feelings or pushing them aside, it’s a wise idea to give them some attention and find out what’s going to make you feel happy again. What to do…
Taking care of your feet is so important but also very easy to neglect when life is so busy. Your feet carry you around all day. They deserve you to respect that and to keep them in good shape. I was always really proud of my mum who set up free chiropody sessions for older…
Anxiety management apps interest me but there are so many to choose from. I am looking for great ones particularly for my teenage daughter who has social anxiety. She reminds me of myself so much although of course when I was younger, we just used to call it shy or rather other people did when…
Sometimes after a long and hard day at work, all we crave is to get home, climb into our beds and sleep. With that in mind, you’ll be pleased to know that sleep is incredibly important for us to allow our bodies to relax and replenish., as well as helping us to avoid potentially serious…
Future-proofing your home may not be something you have considered. It is becoming increasingly vital to do so for a variety of reasons. We have an ageing population. More of us will be combining parenting and work lives with caring for elderly relatives. Even if you don’t find yourself in this position, you are getting…
There may come a time when you look in the mirror and realise you’re unhappy with yourself and your life. While these are normal feelings to have every once in a while, it’s important you don’t let yourself dwell on the negative. Instead, use the following advice to help get you out of your slump…
We are all equal in the workplace but some of us are more equal than others… as George Orwell almost said. The UK’s #EmployeeRightsDay shines a light on the rights we should celebrate, but also the stories we can share about experiences in the workplace. Founder Alex Monaco is an employment law solicitor and author of The Resignation Revolution. On the launch of…
As a working adult who has a family, you will know how busy life can get. Having to juggle your marital and child duties with your career commitments, and then having to fit sleeping somewhere in there — it can all become a bit of a struggle at times. This post is about how to…