by Alex May | Aug 3, 2022 | Mental Health, Organisational skills, Self Care
Getting home from a day’s work and feeling absolutely knackered is probably something everyone has felt at some point. It is vital for maintaining your mental health that you keep a healthy work/life balance. It is important to keep a healthy balance to ensure...
by Alex May | Aug 3, 2022 | Exercise, Fitness, Mental Health
In the summer heat, cold water swimming is a refreshing treat! But did you know the benefits cold water swimming has – all year round? It’s become something of a trend and is highly spoken of by many celebrities. I’ve tried it myself, and from my own...
by Alex May | Aug 3, 2022 | Exercise, Fitness
We don’t all find running enjoyable. Despite it being a great form of cardio, even the thought of going for a run can fill people with dread. But luckily, it’s not the only form of cardio – here are some of my favourite alternatives that need little / no...
by Alex May | Aug 3, 2022 | Self Care
We all hear about the importance of getting 8 hours shut-eye. Most of us don’t get the 8 hours due to worries, aches, pains, family, snoring, etc. I thought I’d share my sleep hygiene tips to try and get the best sleep possible! Tire yourself out! Doing a...
by Alex May | May 18, 2022 | Mental Health, Mindfulness
It’s something we all want and need. Small or big, kindness doesn’t go often go unappreciated. Be it a compliment, a helping hand, or a simple smile, it could brighten someone’s day. There are so many positive results of kindness, how it makes...
by Alex May | Apr 22, 2022 | Burden relief, Self Care
As it is Stress Awareness Month, I think it is essential to know the relief strategies for stress and potential causes to either eliminate these causes or adjust but also to know the symptoms of stress. It’s not just feeling run down, burnt out, or angry/frustrated,...
by Alex May | Mar 22, 2022 | Anxiety, Mental Health
Excuse the poor pun in the title of this blog – I’m trying to keep this light! In this age, the news is readily available to us every minute of every day, via your phone, laptop, tv, and the traditional newspaper. It’s in between adverts on your favourite...
by Alex May | Feb 22, 2022 | Organisational skills, Self Care
Starting a new job can lead to many different emotions. You could feel excited to get stuck into something new, anxious about meeting your new colleagues, worried about what they might expect of you on that first day! But I think it’s best to be prepared when that day...
by Alex May | Feb 15, 2022 | Mental Health
We’ve gone into 2022, and I wanted to touch on New Year’s resolutions. People make these resolutions to change elements about them to make themselves (hopefully) feel better, improve their life quality or even look better. Whether it be starting a new...
by Alex May | Feb 15, 2022 | Self Care
I wanted to write a little blog for going into the new year. It’s a time for renewal, reflecting, and setting goals. A time to be kinder to yourself, make good decisions and look ahead to the future. 2021 was, again, not a typical year, full of uncertainty and unusual...