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Top 4 Free Mobile Apps for Improving Wellbeing

Health, Fitness & Wellbeing

by Rachel Smith - 21st September 202020th September 2020 080

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

What are the main benefits of meditating?

by Rachel Smith - 27th August 202026th August 2020 0588

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 0584

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.

Broadband burnout? 5 Tips to improve your wellbeing

by J.Allan Longshadow - 12th August 202011th August 2020 0981

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

Shhh! Stop and unlock the power of silence

by J.Allan Longshadow - 11th August 202010th August 2020 0839

“Silence is a source of great strength.”Lao Tzu We live in a noisy world. We are surrounded by a cacophony of sounds and voices, a chorus of constant conversation. Even when we are alone, we rarely allow ourselves to enjoy silence. We feel compelled to fill any gaps between our own

5 Benefits of Adult Colouring

Health, Fitness & Wellbeing

by Rachel Smith - 10th August 202010th August 2020 0421

Colouring books for adults have become somewhat of a phenomenon over recent years. You can’t walk into any book shop without seeing a whole spectrum of different colouring books to encourage you to get your creativity flowing. From mandalas to animals, scenic landscapes to Harry Potter themed, there is definitely

How To Make Sure Anxiety Doesn’t Run The Show

by Emma Sims - 23rd July 202023rd July 2020 0667

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 light in the tunnel for those in darkness

Recommended Reads

by J.Allan Longshadow - 30th June 20201st July 2020 1428

THIS WEEK, AUTHOR LEO WHYTE SEES THE SECOND EDITIONS OF HIS TWO BOOKS, “RELIVING THE PAST TO RELEASE THE PRESENT – TRAUMATIC MEMORIES AND LETTERS TO MY YOUNGER SELF” AND “LIFE SATISFACTION – A SCIENTIST’S GUIDE TO ACHIEVING HEALTH, HAPPINESS AND HARMONY” RELEASED. IN AN EXCLUSIVE, CANDID INTERVIEW, J.ALLAN LONGSHADOW

Feeling Sad? It’s OK.

Health, Fitness & Wellbeing

by Francine Favret - 24th June 202024th June 2020 0629

Feeling Sad? It’s OK. Why do we make feeling sad into something wrong? It’s not fun, that’s for sure. Who wants to be sad, after all? Definitely not me! I have things to do, places to go, and none of it involves being sad. But, the feeling of sadness is part

4 life lessons that my dog has taught me

Lifestyle

by Rachel Smith - 8th June 20208th June 2020 1563

We have always had dogs in my family - in fact, it’s hard for me to remember a time when there wasn’t a dog living in our family home. I was born into a home where we were all big animal lovers, especially dogs and that love has stayed with