Health
Need to shift a few pounds for the Summer?
Have you been ‘battling’ to shift a few pounds? I know I have and yes, ladies, it’s definitely harder as you get older! Here’s what’s worked for me … finally! Working from home, in front of a computer or on the phone for most of the day, it became obvious I definitely need fewer calories than compared to a…
Read MoreRelax, de-stress and improve your mood
Feeling stressed, anxious, depressed or overwhelmed? Get out into nature. Research has shown that the sights and sounds of nature can calm you down, help you to relax, de-stress and improve your mood. This time of year is a great time to be outdoors. Days are getting longer and warmer. There’s more daylight at the beginning…
Read MoreAre you addicted to technology?
According to a recent report by Deloitte, we’ve never been more addicted to our smartphones. Are you one of the 30% that check your smartphone overnight? Responding to emails and social media in the middle of the night. Do you reach for your smartphone as soon as you wake up? Do you and your partner argue about your excessive…
Read MoreSitting at your desk all day is bad for your health
We spend 65-75% of our day seated and stationary according to a recent survey. Not just at work but again when we get home and collapse in-front of the TV for the evening. Even as someone who works from home, I spend much of my day either on the phone or at the computer ……
Read MoreFind time to exercise for an hour a day
“Those who do not find time for exercise will have to find time for illness” A recent report in the Lancet says an hour of exercise a day can counteract the many hours we spend sitting at our desks, in front of a computer or watching TV. Long periods of sitting increase your risk of…
Read MoreThe power of good health
A great reason to look after your health and well-being. A testimonial from someone who was middle aged, relatively sedentary, overweight, diabetic and had high blood pressure. On visiting their doctor, they were told they would need medication to manage their blood pressure and insulin to manage the diabetes. They now had a choice. Either continue and even…
Read MoreAre you up for a challenge?
What is it about October – it’s the month for giving things up. Stoptober – the NHS encourage you to become a non-smoker. Go Sober – to go alcohol-free for a month for Macmillan Cancer. All great reasons to change a bad habit. Perhaps after the Summer holidays people come back with a new perspective…
Read MoreWhat makes you happy?
It’s the International Day of Happiness – so how happy are you and what makes you happy. The sun has come out – that makes me happy. A lovely bunch of flowers – freshly delivered or picked from the garden – that makes me happy. Chocolate (good quality) – that always makes me happy. Watching…
Read MoreThe Power of Teams
Every year I’m in awe of the Teams taking part in the Tour de France and now the Tour of Britain. I only started watching it a few years ago and at the beginning didn’t understand what on earth was going on. The riders work as a well oiled machine – working together to get…
Read MoreIs lack of sleep affecting your performance?
… and your health? We all know the importance of sleep but more and more these days, people are getting less and less and feeling the effects. Whether you’re just putting in long hours at the office; running your own business outside of your full-time job; working at two jobs or just have a hectic…
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