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How to kickstart your morning without caffeine

by Rachel Smith - 26th November 202025th November 2020 0816

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

You are what you eat – how to develop mindful eating habits

Health, Fitness & Wellbeing

by Emma Sims - 11th November 202011th November 2020 0765

Do you remember the snakes and ladders game? Do you recall how you'd get to a certain point on the board, then with a single roll of the dice you would suddenly end up back where you started? No doubt you had that same reeling feeling of disappointment and frustration

How To Make Sure Anxiety Doesn’t Run The Show

by Emma Sims - 6th November 20206th November 2020 0847

Anxiety is an uncomfortable feeling that many of us feel from time to time - and is nothing to be ashamed of. If we change our perception about it and begin to think of it, not as bad, but as an inevitable, informative part of life at times, we

A Beginner’s Guide to the Chakra System

Health, Fitness & Wellbeing

by Rachel Smith - 5th November 20205th November 2020 11264

The human body has seven main energy centres and these are known as chakras. They are fundamental in the development of spiritual and holistic healing and therapy, as well as your overall wellbeing. Their main job is to keep the body, mind and soul stable and well-balanced which prevents illness,

Top 4 Free Mobile Apps for Improving Wellbeing

Health, Fitness & Wellbeing

by Rachel Smith - 21st September 202020th September 2020 0178

This year has been a stressful time for everyone. We have all been affected by the coronavirus pandemic in one way or another, whether that is work related, home life or social life. Worries about safety, finances, job security, family and friends can all build up and can be quite

Losing weight quickly – is it really bad for you, if classed as overweight?

Health, Fitness & Wellbeing

by Claire Greenhouse - 7th September 20206th September 2020 0269

Weight loss can be a sensitive and complicated subject, and there are many strongly held feeling on both sides of the fence - especially where obesity is concerned. Many who are not affected themselves are quick to judge and preach, often influenced by reports in popular media. I’m currently studying for

What are the main benefits of meditating?

by Rachel Smith - 27th August 202026th August 2020 0686

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

Boredom Busters – Making boredom work for you

by Leo Whyte - 26th August 202025th August 2020 0665

We’ve all had those days where boredom hits you. I’m currently going through an extended period of unemployment due to redundancy and my own business failing. For months I’ve been applying for jobs from my sofa with occasional breaks for a dog walk and boredom has become a constant companion.

The Most Important Factor For Health, Fitness & Wellbeing

Health, Fitness & Wellbeing

by Ben Maynard - 24th August 202023rd August 2020 0277

There are many different factors when you think about a health and fitness routine. Many different exercises come to mind when you think about getting in shape. There are many different diets that come to mind as well. Or the gym may come to mind. Or even some person that

Broadband burnout? 5 Tips to improve your wellbeing

by Jan Longshadow - 12th August 202011th August 2020 01074

For the last few 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've reached the point of exhaustion. There comes a point where you just can't