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One little word that changes everything
As the year comes to a close, I’m sensing that many people are just about crawling over the finish line of 2020! After a year of such uncertainty and upheaval, I think you can probably agree, that this holiday season requires a well-deserved and much needed break …...
Detoxifying your air at home is even more important now
When you think about air pollution, I’m sure your first thought goes to the traffic and industrial pollution outdoors? So, it may come as a surprise to know that the air quality inside your home can actually be up to ten times worse than outside! Indoor air...
Use hygge to make the most of Winter
This week I’m discussing ‘hygge’, which can be best described as a Danish attitude and approach to life. Hygge, pronounced ‘hoo-ga’, originates from an Old Norse word, “hugga,” which means to comfort or console. It is also where the English word “hug” comes from,...
How to eat well this Winter
In today’s blog, as part of the series on ‘preparing for Winter’, I’m going to look at food, eating and nutrition with a specific focus on what will best support you this Winter season - for your mood and energy whilst working from home and also, of course, for...
Simple ways to stay active when WFH
Last week, I spoke about how the pandemic has caused widespread feelings of isolation, loneliness and boredom for many people, which I predict will be amplified over the coming winter period with the darker, shorter days and poor weather. I offered some ideas...
Ward off loneliness & boredom
One of the main issues to arise from lockdown measures and working from home has been isolation and the lack of socialising, face-to-face interaction and travel. I’ve heard many people share how they at times feel lonely, disconnected, bored, uninspired and at a loss...
How to keep your mood up this Winter
It’s in challenging, stressful times that we can be at the mercy of our thoughts and feelings. However, most people have more control over their thoughts, and therefore how they feel, than they realise! Furthermore, our thoughts and feelings can also be at the...
Can’t escape work at home?
Many people right now are feeling as though their life revolves solely around work with no separation between work and home. And this is not just about when you stop and start work, it’s also about who you are being and how you feel -- many people feel like...
The benefits of a fictional commute when you WFH
As I explained in last week's email, the reason I’m covering this topic is that I sense that the next 6 months or so will be a challenging time, especially for those of us living in the Northern Hemisphere where the weather will be darker and colder. So, the...
Support yourself this winter during the pandemic
After having such glorious weather here in the UK for pretty much the entire Spring and Summer, it definitely feels like things have shifted gears into Autumn this past week. I’ve been saying for some time now how the weather undoubtedly had a positive impact...
My top smoothie recipes
As a follow-up to last week’s blog on why smoothies are such a great breakfast option when you’re busy and short on time, this week I’m sharing my top three smoothie recipes. I don’t have smoothies every single day for breakfast. I often have porridge or...
The best breakfast for busy people
Breakfast is something that I find many people struggle with ... and that's whether they know it or not! These days, most people don’t make time to sit down and have a proper, leisurely breakfast. Not in the same way as you might do over the weekend or on...
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