Blog: Embrace mistakes

So you just made a mistake. It could be something huge, it might be something small, but you believe you have made a mistake. How would you react? In my past I would often beat myself up for any mistake I made. It wouldn’t matter what the severity of the (perceived) error was, I would…

Blog: This is 40 (well, almost!)

Hello I hope you are all well. It’s actually been quite a long time since I shared a blog. There’s no big reason for this, nothing out of the usual, life kind of has been so busy of late. Life gets busy and sometimes life is quiet. The last few weeks have felt very full…

Selfcare when caring

I’ve had times in my life where I’ve been a carer. My Grandma has Alzheimer’s disease, before she passed away in 2016, I was one of her primary carers. I can tell you; it is very easy to lose yourself into the process. I found myself putting the needs of others ahead of my own,…

Tips to Read More

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…

Why Taking Time Out Is Important

I’m currently taking some time out after a very stressful and hectic few months. It’s essential that I take this time to relax and reset for my own wellbeing. The following article from Mindjournal outlines why it is so important to take time out: https://www.mindjournals.com/blogs/read/summer-timeout?utm_source=Potential%20Purchasers&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=August%20%7C%20Email%202%20%7C%20Editorial%20%28Engaged%29%20%2B%20%28Potential%29%20%2801H6RHCJJ6TV42QRJEYAMKYS0F%29&triplesource=klaviyo&_kx=gRm7jEdVFpdiOyx6j0XvLJMfug4-Nmsbvf98aiCv_J6M1AMByXiJuejBzEmNAyrU.KhZBMb

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….