Collaborative post Have you noticed that your family has been feeling a bit tired and worn out lately? Maybe you've observed low energy levels, or a drop in stamina. It could be that your kids are more irritable than usual, and it feels like ages since you all felt healthy and full of life. When life gets busy, it's easy to fall into habits like relying on processed foods, not drinking enough water, and being exposed to toxins in our homes ...
The healing power of nature: exploring the role of nature therapy for military veterans with PTSD
Collaborative post PTSD is an unfortunate reality that faces lots of men and women who serve their country. When it's time for them to return to civilian life, many will carry a burden that can drastically affect their ability to integrate into and navigate the civilian world. Whether it stems from direct or indirect combat action, or the duress of stressful work environments, PTSD is still an often stigmatised mental health condition ...
Decor hacks for a healthier home
Collaborative post Your home should be your sanctuary - a place where you can retreat, relax and recharge. But have you ever considered how your home's interior could influence your health and wellbeing? In this article we'll explore some innovative decor hacks that not only add style and charm to your living space, but also contribute to a healthier home environment. 1. Embrace natural light Natural light is one of nature's best ...
Review: Nikura essential oils for wellbeing
Collaborative post Do you use essential oils to support your wellbeing or to fragrance your home? Essential oils used to be mostly associated with spa days and professional aromatherapy treatments, but nowadays they’re a firm fixture in many home routines too. More and more of us are discovering the many benefits that essential oils can have on our wellbeing and home environment on a daily basis. I started using essential oils for ...
How to teach kids to take care of the planet with 365 Days of Calm
I'm really excited to be sharing this new children's book with you. And there's a fab giveaway too - make sure you check it out at the end of this post. *365 days of Calm is a brand new quote book for children by wellbeing author Becky Goddard-Hill. It's colourful, fun, and full of inspiration and ideas. It has just been published alongside *365 days of Happy and *365 days of Kind. Each of these books are packed with quotes, ...
4 common treatments for autoimmune diseases
Collaborative post Many autoimmune diseases are characterised by chronic and severe pain, which can have a serious impact on quality of life, health, work, and even relationships. It is never fun to wake up every morning with pain, which is why people with these conditions can have difficulties sleeping, experience mood swings, and become less active. This can lead to anxiety, depression, and stress, which make dealing with the pain even ...
Mow For Your Mind with Cobra Garden
This is a collaborative post in partnership with Cobra Garden For many of us, the last couple of years have taken their toll on wellbeing. As you’ve no doubt read in more than one news story, lots of us are experiencing challenges with mental health as a result. Perhaps you’re dealing with this yourself, trying to support a friend or relative who’s struggling, or seeing the effects in the workplace. Whatever your personal ...
“Tech Cleanse” Your Life: 3 Nature Practices for Digital Detox
AD Most of us spend our days with screens constantly tugging at our attention. If you’re old enough, you can probably remember spending hours finding shapes in clouds, or sitting with a sunset until the light shifted through every colour into night. Pursuits like this can feel pretty alien when we're caught up in today’s entertainment platforms, but it's exactly this type of slow-time which can help us regain focus, joy, relaxation, and ...
Using the iPhone 12 to support your wellness journey
This post is a collaboration with O2, but all thoughts and experiences are my own. We’re all aware of the importance and benefits of taking care of our physical and mental health. Regular exercise, a healthy diet, connecting with nature and a focus on managing stress are all well-documented ways to make sure we stay fit and healthy. However, we don’t necessarily look to our smartphones to help us, even though they’re on-hand pretty ...
Garden Building Trends 2021
Collaborative post Are you looking for ideas on how to make the most of your outdoor space? If the answer is yes, this guide to the latest garden building trends is a great place to start. As the country entered lockdown last year and people spent more time at home, lots of us learned to use our outdoor space more effectively. The garden was recognised for its full potential, and soon became an invaluable extra 'room' where the family ...