Category Archives: Health and wellness

Having trouble sleeping? Some food and drink suggestions to reach for…

Posted on December 14, 2011 by

Article first published as Beat Insomnia: Food and Drink that can Promote Sleep on Technorati. If you suffer from insomnia, it can be useful to include sleep-inducing foods in your evening meal or just before going to bed.  As a sufferer … Continue reading →

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Back to the routine on Monday

Posted on September 3, 2011 by

The weather was gorgeous today so I spent some of it relaxing in the garden.  I always feel pleased with myself when I actually relax because I’m usually rushing around multi-tasking.  Of course I’m not going to admit that the relaxing … Continue reading →

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Facing my fear of cycling!

Posted on August 26, 2011 by

My partner kindly bought me a brand new bike the Christmas before last and until yesterday it has spent 20 months in the garage! My fear of riding a bike stems back from childhood (whilst visiting relatives in Canada) when … Continue reading →

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Batteries set to ‘recharge’

Posted on June 17, 2011 by

I have split this blog into two parts ‘batteries empty’ and ‘batteries on recharge’.  Up until today, I’d had ‘one of those weeks’ where everything has felt too much.  Fortunately I have just over a week off work now which I am … Continue reading →

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Slow down and enjoy your soup!

Posted on April 20, 2011 by

Hi As I hurriedly spooned my piping hot carrot and coriander soup into my mouth, I realised that it wasn’t going to cool down any quicker just because I had to rush back to the office for another meeting.   It … Continue reading →

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Stress and feeling overwhelmed

Posted on July 14, 2010 by

Hi   After getting through a very stressful week last week at work and home, I have learnt a few very important lessons.     My tips:    When you feel like everything is coming at you – stop and assess what … Continue reading →

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Clear your mind then only do what’s important

Posted on March 7, 2010 by

Hi   It’s the end of the weekend again and after devoting the entire two days to the family, I’m now having some ‘me-time’.  Firstly I took some time out to meditate, which for me is simply laying down in a quiet room … Continue reading →

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Exercise can be fun!

Posted on February 23, 2010 by

Hi   As mentioned in previous blogs, I love going for a brisk walk as a form of exercise.  Recently my sister in law (who is going to be doing the Race for Life in the summer), mentioned that she’d … Continue reading →

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Exercise regime back on track

Posted on January 14, 2010 by

Hi   My wellies are getting put to good use, walking to my daughter’s school in the snow for the fourth time this week (which I might add, I have loved every minute of).  This is my second day off now and today … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year with a hangover

Posted on January 1, 2010 by

Hi   What better way to start the new year, but with a hangover – I think not!  It doesn’t help if your partner has a hangover too and the children are full of the joys of Spring (as the … Continue reading →

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