how to avoid some all too common retirement ruts
After a lifetime of work, retirement means your time is finally your own to make the most of. Here are some time and money-wasting traps to avoid. 1. Falling into debt There’s an image frequently sold to us about retirement and it involves a lot of consumption: there you are floating around the world on […]
How to enjoy plenty of festive treats and still avoid a guilty, sluggish January
Allowing yourself to enjoy all your favourite indulgent goodies, while refraining from overdoing it, is about tuning into what you truly desire, and ignoring everything else. That might sound easy, but it’s a mindset that can take some cultivating. Luckily Claire Turnbull has tips. The festive season is officially here, and with it often comes […]
Feeling end-of-year overwhelm? How to stay calm and energised through the chaos
It’s that time of year when the to-do list can feel out of control and your energy tank is running low. Deep breath. Claire Turnbull has tips for getting through it all without losing sleep. Whether it’s end of year deadlines looming at work, a cluster of social and school-related events, anticipating how to navigate […]
how to thrive at work as an introvert
Have you ever been told you need to speak up more at meetings? Wish you could react quicker and think on the spot? Feel the pressure to give your best answer now despite needing time to consider and reflect? Sometimes it feels like workplaces favour the bold and outspoken, but introverts bring equally valuable traits, […]
Sneezing and streaming? How to know if it’s a cold or hay fever
You’ve been through winter lurgies and escaped the start of spring free of hay fever. Now you wake up with a sniffle you can’t seem to shake. How do you know if it’s hay fever, a cold, or something else? And how do these two different culprits cause such similar symptoms? Allergy experts Janet Davies, […]
How to curb your scrolling habit and win back your time and mental focus
In terms of energy, happiness, peace of mind and hours, how much is your scrolling habit really costing you? By Jess Stuart Many of us are noticing a decrease in our ability to focus, a shortening of our attention spans and, all around us, a rising prevalence of mental health issues. This has occurred at […]
here’s how to make it easy
The trick is to make the healthy options easier and the less healthy ones a bit of a hassle, writes Claire Turnbull. Knowing and doing are two very different things. You might know that eating plenty of vegetables is good for you and even have this as one of your wellbeing goals, yet still not […]
How to get more work done in less time – and reclaim your life
With burnout a modern epidemic, long hours and an endless to-do list are no longer markers of success. Instead, writes Jess Stuart, the secret to success at work is a calm mind and a healthy, well-balanced life. Busyness has become endemic and as a result we’re struggling. An endless to-do list and frantic demeanour has […]
how to lose weight without fad diets or medication
Prefer a drug-free approach to weight loss? Research shows dietary strategies can mimic the effects of ‘semaglutides’ such as Ozempic and Wegovy — no starvation necessary. By Mary J. Scourboutakos Despite the popularity of semaglutide drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy for weight loss, surveys suggest that most people still prefer to lose weight without using […]
how to stay cool, calm and polite at work
In an era of frayed tempers, learning to be calm and polite is a kind of quiet super power, writes Jess Stuart. It feels to me like we could be in a bit of a civility crisis. Stories of frayed tempers, front line staff feeling unsafe and people lacking kindness in daily life are more […]