Health
Is your smartphone depriving you of sleep?
Many people are far too attached to their smartphones at the best (or worst) of times, never mind taking them to bed with them. If you insist on having your smartphone in the bedroom – at least use the Do Not Disturb/Nighttime settings, so that you won’t be pinged, alerted, called or otherwise disturbed when…
Read MoreInternational Women’s Day 2014
It’s International Women’s Day – one day a year to celebrate women’s achievements around the world. While in the UK we may have won the vote and have equal rights in many walks of life, in many countries around the world, women are still the oppressed minority. Women do two-thirds of the world’s work. Women and…
Read MoreWhat impact has cancer had on your life?
A client of mine asked me this question recently and when I told them my response they said they were “inspired and blown away” and I should share it. So here is the impact it’s had on me (so far): I had a huge burst of motivation after my diagnosis. We worry about the slightest…
Read MoreDoes cancer have to write you off?
Cancer survival rates are increasing all the time and it doesn’t have to be the ‘battle’ you might initially fear or expect. A piece earlier today on the Big Phone In on BBC Radio Kent about the positive side of a cancer diagnosis. You can listen again (for a limited period): http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p01ph2bj The piece starts at…
Read MoreTaking the fear out of cancer
In June this year I was diagnosed with breast cancer. The one thing I’ve discovered over the last few months is that it doesn’t need to be associated with the fear and stigma that so often comes with the Big C. Many people are terrified of getting cancer and will potentially avoid going to the…
Read MoreHow stress affects performance and productivity
Stress affects us all to some degree and it’s becoming more of a problem as we get busier and more overloaded. Stress can have both a positive and negative impact, if it’s allowed to build up or ignored it can result in serious issues – physical, mental and emotional. What’s stressful for one person might…
Read MoreTime Matters: What’s Your Most Important Asset?
Your health is your most important asset. If you don’t look after it, poor diet, lack of exercise, long working hours and increased stress levels can lead to long term health problems. While I’ve never been a super-health nut, I do like to keep reasonably fit and healthy and look after myself. My own recent…
Read MoreLive Below The Line – the experience
Well, it’s been an interesting experience and one I’ll certainly be happy to repeat next year. I’m glad I’d created my checklists and menu planner – simple but effective. It made things a lot easier working out what I could and couldn’t eat and how much budget I had left each day. Next time –…
Read MoreAre you feeling guilty?
Many working mums (and dads) can find themselves torn between their work and their home life. They feel guilty when they’re at work that they should be spending time with their children. They feel guilty when they’re with their children that they should be working. This problem is made worse when you work from home.…
Read MoreTake a break in nature
A study has shown that birdsong can help us de-stress quicker. That’s why so many relaxation CDs include birdsong and sounds of nature – running water, wind in the trees, the sound of waves. You can’t beat the sound of a nightingale in full song or a song thrush or blackbird singing from the top…
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