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The 5 ways to wellbeing

by Rachel Smith - 23rd June 202123rd June 2021 01059

Wellbeing is simply the state of being comfortable, happy and healthy in your mind. We should all be taking care of our wellbeing and putting time aside each day to make sure you are looking after yourself. Modern life often sees us rushing around with very busy schedules, looking after

Broadband burnout? 5 Tips to improve your wellbeing

by Jan Longshadow - 13th April 202113th April 2021 01420

For the last 12+ months, you've probably spent more time online than ever before. Whether working from home, homeschooling, keeping in touch with friends and family or all of the above, I'd hazard a guess that you reached the point of exhaustion ages ago. There comes a point where you

What are the main benefits of meditating?

by Rachel Smith - 6th April 20216th April 2021 01157

Meditation has previously been associated with religion and individuals that have strong faiths and belief systems. However, over the past decade, more and more people are adopting meditation techniques into their everyday lives and are feeling the benefits of doing so. In this article, we will discuss what the main benefits

We all have opportunities. Don’t miss yours

by Amrit Mirchandani - 15th March 202115th March 2021 0971

The game of life is a lot like football. You have to tackle your problems, block your fears, and score your points when you get the opportunity.Lewis Grizzard Did you ever get an opportunity to do something you’ve always dreamed of, then second-guess yourself and let doubt kick in? Instead of

The Life Long Power of Learning

by Jan Longshadow - 3rd March 202122nd March 2021 0741

If there is one single thing that you can do in order to transform your personal life, career or business it is learning. Perhaps this well-known quote summarises it best of all: “Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.”Mahatma Ganghi Whether you are

Planning to Go it Alone? It’s Time You Need to Save Not Money

by Jan Longshadow - 18th February 202118th February 2021 0585

There is absolutely no shortage of articles in circulation about making the decision to go it alone, and jump (or, in many cases, gently slide) into the uncertain but rewarding life of being your own boss. However, the vast majority of these articles, whilst offering a great deal of genuinely relevant

An Introduction to Mindfulness

by Jan Longshadow - 11th February 202122nd March 2021 0673

Making a conscious effort to bring your attention to that which is happening in the present, including your thoughts and feelings, can have wide-reaching benefits especially when it comes to your wellbeing, mental health and resilience. What is mindfulness? Mindfulness can be summarised in its simplest form as having a direct, by

How to finally stop procrastinating

by Rachel Smith - 8th February 20218th February 2021 0620

We are all guilty of procrastinating at some point, whether it’s that daunting home task or a challenge at work, it can be hard to get your teeth stuck into something you know may not be enjoyable. Sometimes, even an enjoyable task or challenge will find itself being put to

To do or not to do, that is the question

by Jan Longshadow - 4th February 20214th February 2021 01001

The current situation has left a lot of people struggling to see the way forward, and many people - quite understandably - feel like life has ground to a halt, along with their goals and aspirations. However, taking a break from the routine can actually be a great way to

How to kickstart your morning without caffeine

by Rachel Smith - 28th January 202122nd March 2021 01315

For the vast majority of us, discounting those early birds that like to get up at 5am, getting up and ready in the morning can be a difficult task that requires a lot of motivation. Once we have finally dragged ourselves out of bed, a lot of us rely on