Cultivate resilience to transform your life
Like everyone else, the start of a New Year brings me a load of new challenges, some voluntary, some certainly not. This morning I woke up to a mind working overtime, darting form one problem to the next at a million miles an hour; relationships, work, tax return, finances, is the world about to end …
Cultivating resilience is not about becoming 'hard' or numb to your surroundings and emotions. Cultivating resilience means addressing every area your lifestyle and taking control. The food your eating, your gut health, your choice of breakfast, yes even your breakfast can impact the stress levels of the day ahead! It is about your self-esteem, your …
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'A brain food bowl to maintain energy and boost mood' Good for: Energy production Brain function Sugar balance Aids digestion and can help inflammation Improves functioning of the nervous system Omega 3 relieves depression, schizophrenia, ADHD, hyperactivity and autism Improves sleep Hormone balance Serves 2 Ingredients: 100g cooked Brown or wild rice at room …
We keep working, doing, rushing and getting more and more stressed and less and less productive. It's at this point you need to sit back in order to move forward The simple reason you're not making progress might surprise you. Whether it's your health, business, relationships or any other area of your life this simple …
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‘A soothing, immunity boosting dish that which helps to tackle stress and replenish a tired mind and body’ Good for: Energy Production Fat metabolism Brain and nervous system Anti stress hormones Balancing sex hormones Natural anti depressant Ingredients: 1 tbsp. Coconut oil for frying * 200g red lentils rinsed* 2 tsp. dried or 1.5 …
Ah January! Not only do we have to stomp through the thick mud and grey and get ready for battle through the long dark evenings but somewhere along the line some idiot made it statutory that we restrict our vices in a state of self punishment and repent. The notorious News Years Resolution! Errr, excuse …
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I have spent the last few years learning and creating my own ways to remain motivated when the fear kicks in. It has become crucial actually. When you walk away from the comfortable and the secure you depend almost entirely on yourself for coping, surviving and thriving. You feel every hit and every high with …
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So after interviewing a model, yoga teacher and nutritional author I asked a few of you who you would like to hear from next. A working mum was the answer from many. I immediately knew who to ask! Ali is mum to 3 boys, author of a lifestyle blog and runs a successful freelance social media …
Time out and slowing down is a way of preventing burn out, cultivating new energy and making room for new ideas. With Autumn in full fall and winter in close pursuit I've noticed the barrage of messages coming from magazines, social media and mail chimps. 'Fight the winter blues', 'How to stay energised', 'How …
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"in my head, my plans are dynamite, flawless maps of certainty, when in reality I forget to put pants on" Writing lists, being on time, meal prepping, we've heard it all before. If you're a naturally disorganised person, like me, then writing a list goes no further than, well, just that; being written. 9 …
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