It seems that no matter where you turn these days, there’s a lot of gloom and doom about the cost of living crisis, and it’s causing people a lot of stress. And, while we may not be able to fix the global financial stuff, what we can do is find some simple ways to manage […]
When we talk about the way that our brain works, it’s important to remember that we’ve got two parts of our mind; one part is what we’ll call our ‘conscious’ mind, which is the stuff that we’re really aware of, and then there’s a whole other part of our brain that we call the ‘unconscious’
There are loads of products on the supermarket shelves claiming to contain all-natural sugar, but it’s important to remember that even natural sugar, is essentially just sugar, with all the same side-effects as any sugar. In fact, a product that claims to contain ‘natural sugar’, could actually be just as unhealthy. But I need an
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There’s a lot of confusion about whether or not we should eat carbs. Are carbs the enemy? Are there ‘good’ carbs? Bad carbs? Confused? Read on. The good news is that carbs are not necessarily bad for us. There are plenty of really healthy carbs that help fuel our bodies, give us energy and keep
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We’ve all heard the old sayings like, ‘Think positive and positive things will happen,’ or ‘If you can dream it, you can DO it!’, but does positive thinking really work? Can it actually change your life? I think the first thing to consider when it comes to understanding the power of positive thinking, is understanding
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No matter what your ability or level of fitness is, it’s no secret that getting your body moving now will ensure you have a better, more mobile lifestyle in the future. Whether you’re running, walking, or walking on wheels, the reality is that there are things that we can all do to improve our movement,
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You’ve made your New Year’s resolutions, and you’re working towards improving your health, your happiness, your vitality, and your work life balance – so what happens when you return to the workplace after the Christmas break? How can you keep up that momentum and continue to work towards your health goals, particularly when your workmates
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Keeping up your mindful movements each day, even when you don’t feel your best, is super important for your long-term health and wellbeing. No one enjoys being sick; it’s miserable, your body is fatigued, your appetite is non-existent, and you can often feel like you just have no ‘get up and go’. So, how can
We all know that it’s super important to get enough exercise, not just for the immediate benefits, (such as feeling fitter or being less puffed walking upstairs), but to help prepare yourself for the future. So, what can we do right now to ensure a healthy and mobile future? Often, when people think about exercise
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How would you describe your mindset? Are you stuck in your ways? Or are you open to change? And how does your mindset affect your overall health and happiness? There are two types of mindsets – fixed or fluid. People with fixed mindsets find that they can typically be stuck in their habits and are
