So where are you right now.
Are you here. I mean really here, right now?
Okay. It’s not an existential question about whether you exist or not. You most certainly do. However, science tells us that although your body is here going through the motions perhaps reading this on your phone or tablet, it's very likely your mind isn't.
Read MoreAre you craving a city break but don’t want to break the bank? Or do you have an idea of where you want to go, but unsure of a daily budget?
Well, there’s good news - travel experts, Alpharooms Ireland, have analysed the most popular destinations in Europe, before calculating how long a day budget of €50 will last.
Taking into account the average cost of food, transport, attractions and even alcohol in each city – their findings have uncovered the most purse-friendly cities to visit this year:
Read MoreRelationships are hard, when the honeymoon period ends they can get complicated and confusing. And when you add children into the mix it is easy for the relationship to start to spiral downhill into resentment, anger and daily frustration.
However, there are a few simple rules which anyone can follow to get their relationship back on track, rebuild the connection and rekindle the love.
Read MoreWe often give different amounts of attention to different parts of our body during our skincare routine, and there are some parts that we neglect completely. One of the parts that get neglected is often our feet, as we tend to care more about things that people can see all the time. However, the health of our feet is not just a case of basic hygiene, but having unhealthy feet can make basic tasks like walking or driving harder. So, here are some tips for keeping your feet healthy and pretty.
A concussion can only happen when playing a contact sport – False. You can still gain a concussion after a crash, when playing a non-contact sport, or even by falling over whilst drunk.
You need to be hit in the head – Actually, concussions are caused by the internal motion of the brain and can be triggered by a hit to the neck or chest.
Ruth Kudzi, coach, mentor and author at Ruth Kudzi coaching shares her top tips:
1) Learn to prioritise your needs, take time out every day to do something for you. This can be anything from a bath, a walk outside, a cup of tea with a book. Moments of calm when you can recharge without screens and be on your own allow you to recharge.
If you compare this to running which only uses 45% and cycling which uses 50%, it’s unsurprising why Nordic Walking is set to become a huge fitness trend this year.
In fact, the mood-boosting benefits of being outdoors have had such a huge impact that there are now 2,000 walks on offer throughout the UK.
So, to help you get your step on, Craig Manor, have created the ultimate beginner’s guide to Nordic Walking. Not only have they uncovered the unexpected benefits of this low-impact sport, but also explained how to – there really is more to it than walking with two poles:
Read MoreStilling your mind with Grainne Toher.
I discovered the benefits of meditation during a particularly, stressful family time in or around 2003. My brain was humming much of the time during this period and it delighted in a few moments of complete switch off. The switch off was a simple body-scan burned onto a cd. I wore it out.
Read More“Meditation is one of the key aspects of wellness, both physical and mental. We all lead very busy lives, these days. However, as fun as these lives may be, there's usually plenty of stress that comes with it.
Read More1 Eat warm foods and drinks
According to Traditional Chinese Medicine teachings, food is better digested if it is served warm and, eating large amounts of chilled foods and drinking iced drinks can impair digestion. Consider steamed vegetables, cooked grains and some high quality protein in place of cold salads and swapping iced drinks for warm water with some lemon or herbal teas.
2 It’s not just what you eat…
Read MoreWith all this wonderful weather we’re having, it can be easy to lose motivation and get out of our usual health and fitness routines. We attend a few more barbecues, weddings, parties and jet off on holidays to relax and enjoy ourselves - I mean, that’s what summer’s for, right?!
But we all know the reality is, with less activity, more delicious food and increased consumption of cocktails by the pool, it’s easy to get little unfit and feel unhealthy at a time we’re wanting to feel our best.
T Plus Drinks's mission is to develop a ‘smarter tea’ and they are a new generation of vitamin super teas, designed to make an all new super nutritious little tea bag.
1 - KNOW YOUR STRENGTHS
Knowing and using your strengths has been shown to make you up to 9 times more likely to thrive at work and pleasure as well as improving energy levels, motivation, mental clarity and life satisfaction.
If you don't know what your strengths are then check out this website for a free on line assessment and then endeavour to consciously use one of your top strengths x 3 times today.
Read More"If you're a mozzie magnet try my CLOAK method for effective bite prevention...
• C – Cover up arms and legs with suitable clothing.
• L – Light coloured clothing is strongly advisable.
• O – Odours, bodily or otherwise, like certain kairomones and perfumes are strong attractants. So wash thoroughly, including exfoliating with a loofah, and do not use perfumes.
• A – Apply an effective, preferably natural, insect repellent such as incognito
• K – Keep away from stagnant water if possible.
Every Tips for Empowerment from Caroline from The Everyday Empowerment Project
Try this amazing 4 tips to feel empowerment everyday!
Read MoreAs women, we all have Goddess archetypes in us. An archetype is an energy and can be described as our patterns for how we are. When we know we always do something a certain way or never do something another way, then we know that this is an archetype or energy working in us.
Here are some tips on knowing your Goddess archetype.
Read MoreEach day is an opportunity to flourish and to dream your life into being.
Stand tall and dance with your life.
Dolores Andrew-Gavin Celtic Soul Essence
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