As a busy Mom who runs a lot of my business online in different time zones, it means it can be hard to get it right when setting an example for my children.  

My experience attending a Citizens Panel on Learning Mobility in Brussels last weekend, allowed me to experience first-hand how inclusion and diversity are incorporated into the early stages of information gathering at a European Commission level.  

As a Wellness Trainer and Holistic Life Coach, I am acutely aware how inclusion and diversity play such an important role in a person’s ability to feel a sense of belonging. 

Spectrum Life, the Mental Health, Wellbeing and Digital Health innovator, is proud to announce its partnership with Legal & General Group Protection (Legal & General). This announcement has come at a pivotal time in Spectrum.Life’s growth, having recently raised additional funding of €5 million in early February. The partnership with Legal & General now brings the number of users that Spectrum.Life’s services are available to in Ireland and the UK up to 4 million, a significant milestone for the company. 

Like it or loathe it the menopause is a natural stage of life for women. While some women go through perimenopause and menopause with relatively little or no symptoms this is certainly not the case for everyone.

Personally, my biggest issues was the brain fog. I felt I could barely remember my name on some days! We can laugh this off and make excuses, but brain fog is real and can manifest into a problem when mental clarity and memory recall can cause women to feel vulnerable in the workplace.

Monthly subscriptions add up. Now more than ever people are looking for ways to tighten their monthly outgoings.

It can be an eye-opening exercise to sit down and calculate the amount you spend each month on subscriptions, whether that be for your business or pleasure.

There are many ways to get excellent results for your business using free tools. Here are a few of my favourites that I use (no affiliate links, just recommendations).

Not only does it herald a chance for freedom and a new way of being. eighteen also marks an initiation into what the responsibilities of being an adult entail!

In many countries this Summer sees students sitting their final school exams, stressing over getting enough points to ensure they are allocated their chosen college placements.

It’s high pressure for many. One or two, what they may consider “bad papers” that don’t suit them, could see them worrying for months about whether or not they have made the cut.

The trajectory of their future hangs in the balance.

When home-schooling became something that was forced upon us and not something I ever expected to do, I scrambled to find resources that would support my efforts.

Whilst the online world can fill a parent with dread of what their child may stumble upon it also has the advantage of opening them up to a multitude of adventure which can benefit them in many ways.

And home schooling forced those of us, who may have described ourselves as tech dinosaurs, to explore teams, zoom and lots of other apps.

Planning ahead for our financial security can be done in many ways and awareness of these is paramount to successful financial planning.

These days college students have very easily access to credit cards which can lead to them getting into huge debt. A young person defaulting on their student loans can have severe consequences and affect them into their future when it comes to qualifying for a mortgage or a car loan.

And let’s face it college fees can turn out to be more expensive than any of us may have planned for. For parents, setting up a college fund is something they can incorporate into their financial planning.

WHY does it work? Because - Good Stories Sell.

A good story appeals to our right brain, the emotive side which is the side of our brain that does the purchasing. It’s as if we turn off the analytical, questioning why we should purchase something and instead we allow our passion and emotions to feel or look a particular way to take over!

Intimacy is a crucial component of any healthy relationship. Being able to show affection and share intimate moments with your significant other are signs that you and your partner are content with the way things are going and that you’re in a happy relationship. However, come stress, children, and pressures of daily life and many couples find themselves in unhappy relationships and marriages, and that’s when intimacy, as well as the relationship, are put on a back burner.

OneClass is an on line portal which offers extensive assistance to students so that they can get better grades. They have also introduce live streaming during lock down times!

After carrying your little bundle for nine months, and after giving birth and bringing your child into this world, so many moms hear their loved ones claim that the most challenging part is over. While on the contrary, a lifetime of raising your new family member and being a role model means you’re up for decades of ups and downs, sleepless nights, toothaches, headaches, and other love-inspired aches that every mom goes through. Now that’s a challenge, and a rewarding one, might we add.

Children are naturally curious. However, sometimes this curiosity doesn’t extend to academic skills, which, although not essential, are still very important for the child’s development. With children, just like with adults, motivation is often the precondition to success. Luckily, there are ways to understand your child’s motivation better and help them develop the desire to learn – and here are a few strategies that should help you with that.

State capitals aren't just about politics - many of them have a wide range of enticing attractions. These five may be the most interesting of all, making them ideal for your next trip - or perhaps even your next move.

Boston, Massachusetts

I have spent many years on the journey of finding my voice both in my personal life and in my business life.   Along that journey there were many mindset issues to deal with and limiting beliefs to be transcended.    A common way for me to deal with issues around my personal power in the past had been to get overwhelmed at a certain point and give up because of this overwhelm.    This is quite a common dilemma faced by people when they are not standing in their own power and are stuck in a rut with a certain aspect of their lives.   Overwhelm keeps us small and in our comfort zone, feeling like an outsider peering in a window where everyone else seems to have it all.    

Rhinitis and Post-nasal Drip: The Missing Link

The most common signs of an allergic reaction related to the airways are sneezing and a runny nose, but it is important to note that coughing may also occur during an allergy attack. This is particularly true for people with chronic rhinitis.

People suffering from this condition often have post-nasal drip, a symptom involving the accumulation of mucus along the back of the throat and nose that causes mucus to drip in a downward direction. In some cases, there’s no actual mucus accumulation and the sensation is only simulated, which causes coughing all the same.

We pet owners know that no matter how adorable our furry little companions are, they can leave quite a mess behind them. Most furry pets shed spreading dander and pet hair everywhere. Pets that spend time out on the yard will drag sand and soil inside, not to mention accidents inside, spilled pet food or scattered cat litter.

Pets can be quite messy, which is why you need the right equipment and a cleaning routine to keep a pet home clean and smelling fresh.

If you want that sparkling pet home, this is what you need to do:

The type of food we consume is capable of affecting both our health and the quality of life we live. People who are poorly nourished are prone to get sick more often compared to individuals who consume a healthy diet on a daily basis. Poor nutrition has been identified as a major health issue among the elderly folk. People who suffer from dementia have a lot of challenges when it comes to maintaining a healthy diet. Some of the challenges they experience in terms of maintaining a healthy diet include but are not limited to:

• They may experience a loss of appetite

Yes, everyone knows that exercising is extremely beneficial to your health and overall well-being, but if you need a few more reasons to start working out, you must know that it’ll help you get stronger in the first place. It’ll help you lose weight and gain muscle mass, too, which is why the majority of people decide to start working out. Of course, the struggle to get in shape is real, but once you get there, you’ll see that it was totally worth it. Regular exercise can also reduce your stress levels and relieve anxiety, build your confidence, help you have more energy and be more productive throughout the day, which are the benefits that mustn’t be overlooked. So, if you want to learn more about the two main types of workouts, their advantages, and other important things you should know about, just keep on reading and enjoy!

ravelling with a mobility restriction isn’t always as straightforward as just grab your bag and go. It usually requires a lot of research and planning to make sure the destination is wheelchair friendly. There are a lot of things you have to find out and consider beforehand. 

With that in mind, alpharooms has done all the necessary work by studying the most visited European cities’ tourist attractions, public transport and hotels to definitively rank the most accessible cities in Europe.

Situated in the heart of the Wild Atlantic Way The Merriman Hotel blends seamlessly into the tranquil town of Kinvara. It’s a 3 Star, 32 bedroom hotel which boosts the largest thatched roof structure in Ireland. It’s warm and cosy and ideal for a family break or a girls mid week relaxing get away!

Kinvara itself is just 29 kilometres from Galway City and 62 kilometres from Shannon airport. It’s location at the gateway to the Burren, famous for its unique limestone, flora, fauna and dolmen structures makes it a perfect location to stay if you want to explore the many attractions that this area has to offer.

As part of a collaboration with The Irish Blogger Agency I was invited for a mid week break as part of their “Skip the School Run for Endless Fun” campaign I arrived along with my fellow bloggers at the Merriman Hotel at midday. The friendliness of the staff was apparent right from the start of our visit.

Lunch was organised for 1.00 pm and I choose the vegan salad (I am not vegan but love tasty vegan food!) and it filled me up nicely before we headed off with our personal driver Gerry, a local taxi man, for an afternoon of fun and laughs.

The workforce dynamics are changing along with the times. Today’s employees not only have job-specific competencies but they also have a natural ability to familiarize themselves with new technologies around them. They have no problems learning how a particular system works as long as they have the proper training on how to use such specialized tools. For them, technology is something that they need be more productive and efficient at work.

When you want to reduce your stress, just breathe. Taking deep, meditative breaths has been a timeless way to fill your body with energy or help you unwind after an eventful day. However, there are so many breathing techniques that you find yourself a bit intimidated, and some of them are complex. Here is one that is simple, powerful, and perfect for unwinding after a long day. Meet the 4-7-8 breathing technique.

What is the 4-7-8 Technique?

Everyone has a dream. For children, that might be becoming an astronaut or a fireman. For professionals, that dream might be getting the high paying leadership role in the company.

Maybe, you’re starting a business for the first time, and you envision thousands of customers buying your products. Perhaps, you dream of getting a third level qualification and becoming a certified professional. Maybe you want to shed a pound and achieve that attractive physique that you’ve always wanted.

But reaching those dreams does not happen overnight. It takes time, and it is a long process. It requires certain qualities such as patience, persistence, passion, positivity, and focus.