Day 21 of 31 Days of Wellbeing... This is definitely one of the hardest activities for me... I am totally in awe of anyone who can do this for more than one day per week. Try to go one day this week (ideally today but depends what you have already eaten so far!) without processed … Continue reading 31 Days of Wellbeing: Day 21
Day 18 of 31 Days of Wellbeing... We are going for a physical one today...well I say physical, but actually this will really support your mental wellbeing too. All I ask of you today is that you drink...although the following quote from NHS is from 2011, it still stands: NHS Choices' page on Water and … Continue reading 31 Days of Wellbeing: Day 18
Day 2 of 31 Days of Wellbeing is here...let's continue to focus on feeling good about ourselves for at least one moment today. I feel this is an appropriate time to suggest this activity because in the UK we are facing SNOWMAGGEDON! Therefore any of our UK readers may not be feeling like getting out … Continue reading 31 Days of Wellbeing: Day 2
Here we go...let's dedicate this month to our own good mental health and happiness through 31 Days of Wellbeing. Your activity for Day 1 is very simple...yet also could be a challenge, particularly if you are in the midst of a snowstorm like we are in the UK at the moment. Day 1: Get outside … Continue reading 31 Days of Wellbeing: Day 1
I don't know how everyone else is feeling, but to me, it seems like a stressful time. We need to focus on our wellbeing during stressful times, therefore I am dedicating 31 days to wellbeing and setting one activity per day to alleviate stress and bring a little happiness into each day. Some is physical, … Continue reading 31 Days of Wellbeing
Don't underestimate the importance of taking care of yourself. I read a quote on Positivity Blog: “Self-care is never a selfish act—it is simply good stewardship of the only gift I have, the gift I was put on earth to offer to others.” – Parker Palmer You can only truly begin to offer to others once … Continue reading Five self care tips for the working week
In my post on how to avoid sugar, I mentioned that I would write something about my favourite healthy snacks. During the working week, I make a big effort to avoid sugary snacks as I have a sedentary desk job - I certainly don't stick to this at the weekend as I'm a big believer … Continue reading Nutrition Boost #6: My favourite five healthy snacks
With all the debate about Jamie Oliver's suggested 'sugar tax', at least it has made everyone consider the harmful effects of excessive sugar. I'm not sure I agree with taxing people for having the odd sugary drink here and there, but I am certainly an advocate of cutting down on excessive added sugar. Benefits can … Continue reading Nutrition Boost #5: Five tips to cut down on sugar
Hi all, I have previously been writing on two different blogs - this one and Boost Health. I thought it would be best to split into the physical and mental wellbeing sides to increasing your self-esteem. However, I have decided now just to stick with the one site, as both physical and mental wellbeing are … Continue reading Merging Boost Health and Boost Esteem
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