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A Hygge Happy Glow
Posted on October 14, 2016 Leave a Comment
Autumn is definitely upon us… the days are getting shorter, the weather is getting colder and the leaves on the trees are turning all colours of red and gold. While I do love this time of year I normally dread the drudgery of winter (I’m a cold creature). But this year I’ve decided I’m going […]
Can a Spring Clean Lead to Greater Happiness?
Posted on April 15, 2016 Leave a Comment
Thankfully spring has sprung and we’re starting to see the end of winter. I often feel like I’m coming out of hibernation at this time of year and am ready to start afresh. I itch to spring clean my home, open doors and windows to let fresh air in and the stagnant energy out, plant […]
Do You Laugh Enough??
Posted on September 17, 2015 1 Comment
We’ve all probably heard the saying ‘laughter is the best medicine’ and the Irish proverb ‘a good laugh and a long sleep are the two best cures for anything’. As we get older though we tend to laugh less as we get caught up in the serious business of life. Just think of how often […]
Let’s Go Outside
Posted on July 14, 2015 Leave a Comment
I feel like I’m one of those animals who tends to come out in the spring and summer and hibernates in the winter months. I love this time of year and try to get outside as much as possible. But did you know that getting outside in nature can actually improve your health and happiness? […]
Go On, Treat Yo’self – It’s Vital For Health and Happiness
Posted on June 26, 2015 Leave a Comment
When I talk about treating yo’self, what I’m really talking about is self-care. Self-care includes prioritizing and engaging in actions that care for our physical, mental and emotional health resulting in less stress and better overall wellbeing. It encourages us to be more in tune with our minds and bodies and is an essential part […]
How Meditation Can Help You Get A Healthy Happy Glow
Posted on May 6, 2015 1 Comment
As a kid I was always a worrier and I believe it’s probably one of the (probably many) reasons I developed IBS and eventually IBD problems. I didn’t realise it at the time but looking back I can clearly see that I totally internalised stress and worries which would result in awful stomach problems (spasms, […]
Spotlight on Stress: Tips for Managing Stress
Posted on March 27, 2015 Leave a Comment
So in my last two posts, I talked about what stress is, what can cause it in modern daily life and how it can mess with your healthy, happy glow. Chances are you are going to experience some level of stress on a day to day basis unless you decide to become a monk and […]
Spotlight on Stress: What’s Stressing Us Out
Posted on March 26, 2015 Leave a Comment
So my last post talked about stress and why it can mess with your healthy, happy, glow. This post I thought I’d talk a little about what stress actually is, what causes it and how can you tell if you are stressed. What is stress? The physiologist Hans Selye coined the term “stress” in the […]
Spotlight on Stress: How Stress Can Mess With Your Healthy, Happy, Glow
Posted on March 20, 2015 Leave a Comment
The American Medical Association has recognised stress as the basic cause of more than 60% of illnesses and diseases and it’s thought that 75% – 90% of all doctor’s office visits are for stress-related complaints. I don’t know about you, but to me that seems a lot!! And whether or not you live in the […]
Happiness in a Jar
Posted on January 15, 2015 1 Comment
Last week I talked about writing a gratitude journal to help cultivate a happy attitude. Another nice habit I came across this week has been the happiness jar. This project is inspired by author of Eat, Pray, Love, Elizabeth Gilbert and is a simple way of noting the things that made you happy throughout your year. […]
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