Author: Andrea Wilson

There is nothing more exciting than Christmas at this time of the year. The parties, the dressing up, the ugly jumper day at work – everyone loves the festive cheer – even if they don’t celebrate the Nativity. You see, Christmas is the time of year that everyone comes together to eat, drink, and be merry, and everyone loves the chance to see all of the people they haven’t seen in a while. Christmas seems to be the time of year where families come together and friends find time to meet after a long time. The problem is that all…

There’s no avoiding the fact that this year has been tough for many people. Life can be tricky enough as it is, but throw in a global pandemic, and suddenly things become even more complicated. In the process of living through 2020, many people have lost their sense of wonder; not for nothing have instances of depression and anxiety been on the rise.  However, if there’s one thing to remember, it’s that magic exists all around us; it’s just that we have to tap into it. In this blog, we’re going to look at a few tried and tested methods…

Unfortunately, workplace injuries happen and they are not as rare as we might like. After initially getting injured, your first thought might be to protect your job, rather than yourself, by getting back to work as soon as possible. However, if you’re concerned that your injury is causing you more trouble than it should, you shouldn’t ignore it. Here are a few mistakes you shouldn’t make. Not reporting it The first thing you should do if you get injured at work is to report it. First of all, if you don’t report it, the employer can challenge your recollection of…

Life can be complicated and with the complications that we all face from time-to-time come the risk of stress and depression. One in four people will experience mental health problems in their lives. While this may include more severe problems such as schizophrenia, bipolar, or borderline personality disorder, for the vast majority of people it will be generalized anxiety or depression.  Stress can trigger us into feelings of anxiety and depression. But how can we overcome them?  In this article, we’ll look at some of the ways that you can fight the signs of stress, anxiety, and depression in your…

When you first start getting into fitness training, there can be many false starts. It’s difficult to maintain an effective routine and to balance it with work and life. All too often, your best intentions are compromised, and your fitness ambitions disappear. When this happens, it can be hard to psychologically get back on track as you might think like you’ve tried that and failed. Fitness goals might not be for everyone, but they do have some serious benefits that shouldn’t be ignored.   They’re Focused  Deciding to get into shape is one thing, but you may not focus on maintaining…

Most people want to make some changes in our lives a little bit. Include more things that are positive, and most often, we spend quite some time deciding the type of lifestyle we want before we make those changes. It is about planning what we want in the future and how we see ourselves.  There are a few key people that can help us make those changes too. Therapists, a health coach, personal trainers, business mentors, and even manifestation coaches. It is all about what you need. But a lot of the work will need to be done by you. …

If you are someone who is prone to bodily pain, you will know well just how much it can affect your life. Even if you are not suffering from chronic pain, any kind of pain that puts you out of action for a while can be a real nuisance, and it can actually make life lose some of its joy for a while. It’s wise to know how best to deal with bodily pain, so that you can much more easily move on and get better. Let’s take a look at some of the major ways you should be able…

Swimming pools contain chemicals, and chemicals can cause damage to your hair. To protect your locks, read on. Wear a cap – There is only one place to begin, and this is with wearing a swimming cap. This will provide you with ultimate protection. Caps may not be the most stylish piece of swimming attire you will come across, but they are exceptionally practical and they will get the job done. By ensuring your hair is safely tucked in a swimming cap you don’t have to worry about it touching the water or being affected by the chlorine. The benefits…

Many millions of people live with life-changing or altering long term health problems which include mental illness. Mental illness affects millions of people which inhibits them from working, socializing, enjoying life, and even sometimes being able to get out of bed in the morning. With anxiety and depression, it can strike at any age and it can linger for numerous amounts of time. After the diagnosis of mental illness, life can feel incredibly painful and you may feel immediately isolated-  now more than ever the chance to reach out is diminishing. If people don’t understand and don’t take the time…

Cannabis has finally begun to step out of its once pervasive stigma. Between recreational marijuana use in some states and the increasing popularity of CBD products, it seems like cannabis is one the cusp of becoming one of the most potent and versatile plants in the public eye. Of course, not everyone is on board with it just yet. For this reason, aspiring cannabis growers may have to resort to using small grow tents to bring up their buds. However, what are grow tents, and how are they conducive to growing cannabis plants? What are grow tents? The name itself…