Did you know that today is Blue Monday? It’s been coined the most depressing day of the year, how horrific is that? đ I guess after the excitement of Christmas, it’s only natural there will be a lull in the coming weeks. I’m a self-confessed workaholic but I’ve found it quite difficult to motivate myself
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8 Things Only People That Don’t Drink Alcohol Hear
Over Christmas and New Year, a huge amount of alcohol is consumed, as everybody gets in the festive spirit. As somebody that isn’t sipping prosecco at festive parties, I really do stand out like a sore thumb. I tend to order mocktails when I’m out; usually a cucumber, mint, and elderflower cooler goes down pretty nicely. Firstly, because they’re super
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What Difference Can a Good Mattress Make?
When it comes to things like extreme sports or even just going to the gym, you wouldnât head off without the right gear or equipment, would you? Itâs the same principle for sleeping, surprisingly enough. Most of us go to bed every night without having invested in the right mattress to help us get the
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Bodyform Broke a Pretty Big Taboo Last Month.. #bloodnormal
Anybody that knows me personally will know that I studied Advertising at university before graduating with a business and marketing degree. When I was studying I was lucky enough to study abroad in Australia and learn about Consumer Behaviour and Psychology, and it’s a subject I’m SO passionate about. Now, I’m a university lecturer teaching on a
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Don’t Let These Common Causes Of Stress Leave You Pulling Your Hair Out
In an ideal world, life would always be incredibly easy, and you’d never have to worry about anything going wrong or being difficult. However, as you might have noticed, that’s not the world we live in. Instead, the world that we live in is filled with more causes of stress and anxiety than any of
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Tea-Riffic – Make A Brew That’s Good To The Very Last Drop
We all love a good cup of tea, especially when itâs paired with a choccy biccy! But do you think you could make your daily brew even better? Sure you can! You just need all of these awesome tips and tricks. Get The Temperature Right Did you know that different teas should be brewed at
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Do You Believe There Is Still a Stigma Surrounding Periods?
I received an email from Bodyform to promote conversation surrounding periods, and I felt myself shying away from responding. I wasn’t sure if I really wanted to talk about periods on my blog, even if I had already written about the taboo of period talk recently. Instantly I recognised that I was part of the
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Cardio Before Or After Weight Lifting? Here’s Why The Answer Varies
A lot of people wonder if they should hit the treadmill right away or focus on building muscles. Itâs such a simple question, yet the answers bounce in either direction; where the weight-loss expert advise you to do your cardio after lifting weights, the bodybuilders are preaching a workout that works the other way around.
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Talking Your Way To A More Amicable Break-Up
Breaking up is never easy, but sometimes you have to rip off the band-aid and be open and honest about how you are feeling. Amicable break-ups are exceedingly rare, especially ones with no lingering resentment felt by either party. However, just because they are rare, that doesnât mean that they are impossible. Amicable breakups do