I have continued my preparation for my mental health run over the weekend. On Saturday I did a 10K run around my village, the time was a bit slower than my average, but the run wasn’t about the timing. This was about getting in the distance I will be doing for the event. For the…
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Better Days Blog: Next
Hello Everyone I hope you are all well and having a good week. I would normally have done a midweek blog and update, but I’ve had a busy week and time just got away from me. I’m only human, sometimes things have to slip. What is important is not to be harsh on yourself during…
Blog: The Grand Re-Opening
Here in England, the lockdown has been eased as of today. England has been in a strict lockdown since 5 January 2021, which was proceeded by regional restrictions. Many parts of England have been essentially closed since October 2020. From today, gyms, pubs, all shops, zoos and the beauty industry can reopen. Its great to…
Exercise vs Mental Health
Exercise is more than just the physical health of our bodies. Exercise is not just about aerobic capacity and muscle size. Sure, exercise can improve your physical health and your physique, trim your waistline, improve your sex life, and even add years to your life. But that’s not what motivates most people to stay active….
It’s Normal To Want More And Less Lockdown At The Same Time
Desperate to see family and friends, but terrified by things opening up too soon? Here’s what’s driving that. Midsummer… June 21… a date that now holds so much weight for so many. It’s touted as the day the majority of coronavirus restrictions will supposedly be lifted in England, when legal limits on social contact will be scrapped, and when many…
Better Days Blog: My Pandemic Journey
When we think of 2020, many of us will immediately think of words like lockdown, pandemic, covid-19, coronavirus, My personal pandemic journey began a year ago on 4 March 2020, that is when the old “normal life” came to an end for me. I flew to Gran Canaria for a five night holiday, and returned…
10 Little Things You Can Do To Boost Your Mood Today
A third lockdown has arrived with barely any notice for those living in Scotland and England, leaving many people feeling, well, pretty crap. Whether you’re a parent who now has to homeschool disappointed kids, a key worker facing added challenges or you’ve spent the last nine months working from home and just want it to…
MIDWEEK: Blog and Round Up
Yes, its actually Thursday. Its been a busy week, starting a new job and quite a few factors have meant I have had to carefully manage my time. The clock keeps ticking, and I’ve been trying not to work too many extra hours 😊 Time management is a skill, but it is also a good…
Spring is in the air
After what has seemed like the longest winter in history, change is finally on the horizon. New life is sprouting from the ground, tiny creatures are coming out of hiding and woolly hats are finally being consigned to the bottom drawer. Yes that’s right, spring is on its way. Read more here: 5 Little Signs Spring Is…
Keeping on top of your bills
It is tough times for most of us – the pandemic is hitting us all in different ways. For some right now, the financial impact is the toughest part to deal with. There is plenty of great resources for help and advice out there. The Charity for Civil Servants in the UK has excellent wellbeing…
Better Days Wellbeing 