What do you normally do in the few hours before going to bed? Common activities for me include watching YouTube videos, playing online games, and reading social media. In a way, these activities help me to relax and wind down, but at the same time they end up keeping me awake for longer. What these …
You are probably tired of the subject of Covid, but I wanted to share my experience having Covid-19 earlier this year. Before you get worried, thankfully I didn’t get it too badly! Obviously, everyone’s experience having Covid is very different, so I wouldn’t describe my experience as a typical Covid experience, nor a particularly unusual …
Drinking herbal tea is an absolute staple part of my daily routine. There is such a wide variety of great-tasting teas to explore, and I love knowing that they have health benefits as varied as their flavours. There’s a tea for every mood, occasion and time of day, whether you need something stimulating, refreshing …
Our skin’s health can be affected more than we realise by the changing seasons. It’s September now, and colder weather is approaching that can potentially dry out our skin. With this in mind, September is the perfect time to upgrade our skincare routine for the Autumn. This is exactly what I did after the natural …
Do you jump out of bed feeling wide awake in the morning? Or do you feel groggy and sleepy for a while after you get up? I am in the latter group, especially if I get up early. This is inconvenient because I actually really love getting up early. I like to use the early …
Here in the UK, it’s getting to the time of year when many of us are thinking about travel and planning our summer holidays. And thank goodness we are able to do that this year! I don’t have any international trips booked yet but I have several UK trips in mind, where I plan to go …
I was delighted when BOXD recently contacted me to ask if I would like to try their plant-based protein shakes. I immediately checked out their website, and I thought, wow, this brand looks amazing! So of course I agreed to try and review their protein shakes. I must start by saying that I am …
Do you do a lot of walking? If so, it’s important to take precautions to protect your knees, as they take a lot of impact when you walk. This is something I learned the hard way last year when I went through a phase of walking a lot. Unfortunately, my knees suffered and I ended …
Do you often struggle to get sleepy before bedtime? Modern life can be so busy and hectic, and unfortunately, this can have an effect on our sleep. Many people, myself included, find it difficult to wind down from the day and get into a relaxed state ready for bed. This can lead to tossing and …
At this time of year, it’s getting darker earlier in the evening which I actually love because I think it’s cosy and atmospheric. However, the mornings are also darker. I struggle to get out of bed when it’s cold and dark, and I’m sure many others can relate to this. It’s just not very appealing …
