I’ll admit, I don’t read much. I’d probably say I don’t have the time to read, but more truthly I probably don’t make the time to read – other things are a higher priority for me than sitting down to read. That’s just me, we all have different passions and I prioritise the ones that…
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The Paperclip Strategy
It takes on average around two weeks to form a new habit. Whether it’s a fitness goal, journaling or something else you are trying, sticking with it is the best way to turn that into a habit. Sometimes that is easier said than done. Some changes we want or need to make in life are…
Best exercise for lowering blood pressure
The BBC has an interesting article about the best exercises to do to reduce blood pressure. It’s been found that strength training are some of the best exercises to do, and has been shown to be more effective than some more traditional exercises in current guidance. Read more over at the BBC.
Save your attention span
Struggling to focus? Yes, I’m talking to you! 🙂 Many of us have times and situations where we can struggle to focus on the tasks that we really need to focus on. Well I have just read an article on this topic. Head over to the article for some great tips.
Time and Fitness
As the world continues to evolve, it can often feel like the pace of life is increasing too. It seems to me, there is a perception that everyone thrives on a fast paced way of life. I am sure there are plenty of people who do thrive like that, but there are also many that…
If You Sit At A Desk For More Than 6 Hours, Read This.
Many of us spend most of our working days at at desk, working with display screen equipment. I’ve just read a useful article around movements you can try to help with some of the aches and pains some experience from desk work. If You Sit At A Desk For More Than 6 Hours, Read This….
100 Positive Quotes To Live By
There seems to be alot going off in the world at the moment, and it can be quite easy to have our moods impacted by such things. So I wanted to share something a little more positive before the weekend. A great article from Mind Journals: 100 Positive Quotes to live by. Have a read,…
Blog: The Basics
I’ll start out by saying this is the first attempt I’ve made at writing a blog for over a month. I was ill with covid and my one my cats died very suddenly. I’ve been taking time to focus on myself, my own needs and recovery. You might call that selfish, I call it self…
The rise of perfectionism – and the harm it’s doing us all
I read an interesting article on perfectionism over at the Guardian’s website. This really stuck with me. I have, in the past struggled with living up to ideas of perfection, but for the last five years I have moved past this and found much more happiness being a flawed and imperfect person. Have a read…
Podcast: Is social media making us depressed?
I’ve shared before a few episodes of the Shot and Chaser podcast. I found today’s episode interesting on the role of social media versus out mental health. Mental Health Awareness Week: Is social media making us depressed? | #420 – Shot & Chaser | Podcast on Spotify Episode Description We’re stuck in a cycle of…
Better Days Wellbeing 