Author: Andrea Wilson

Getting fit and into shape is not easy, but it can be even more complicated if you don’t have the right gear. Without it, you can’t expect to smash your fitness goals. But, if you’re just getting into fitness, you might not know what you need.  Feeling like you have the wrong equipment can be intimidating, though, especially if you already feel self-conscious about exercising in front of others. It doesn’t need to be too debilitating, though, and with the right gear, you can approach every workout with the confidence you need to achieve what you set out to do. …

Is your life filled with far too much stress and all the negative feelings that come with it? If so, it’s time to change all that and start relaxing a little more. Of course, that might sound easier said than done, but there are lots of ways in which you can reduce your exposure to stress and replace it with moments of relaxation. Read on now to find out about the ideas and techniques you should try in order to achieve that. Learn to Meditate One of the first things you should do is learn how to meditate. This might…

Every day of the year is a chance to show some love or to say thanks to your father, mother or parent figures. You can do these through varied acts of service, gift-giving, or just spending time with them. Whether it is a birthday, an anniversary, or you’re just being extra caring, you show love and appreciation in many different ways, with gift-giving being everyone’s favorite.  Mother’s Day has just passed, and numerous people worldwide showed love to all mothers and motherly figures in their lives. In a few weeks, it will be the turn of the fathers. Father’s Day…

Contrary to popular belief, there is a limit on how much you should be working out each day. There are lots of different reasons for this, such as allowing your muscles time to actually repair instead of stressing them out every day. Understandably, a lot of people tend to overwork themselves because they want to see faster results, larger muscles or they might even use working out as an escape from stressful situations in their life. Unfortunately, too much exercise can harm your body. While pushing your body is necessary to get stronger, there’s an important rest period that will…

It was Oscar Wilde who said, ‘We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars.’ He meant it in a general sense, of course, but, never does this quote seem more relevant than when you’re attempting to navigate the waters of relationships and, more importantly, breakups.  The breakdown of any relationship leaves us all in the gutter, and few things sting more than the realization that your so-called soulmate isn’t the person you thought they were. Suddenly, you have to adjust not only to living without them but also to the reality that all…

Taking care of yourself is important, but it can feel difficult when you’ve got a lot going on. When you’re having a tough time mentally, it can be hard to take care of some of your most basic needs. But self-care can also be the key to improving your mental health, focusing on improving your relationship with yourself as well as taking better care of yourself.  If you’re feeling stressed or struggling with other mental health issues, then better self-care could be the positive action needed to help you on the path to wellness. Here are some key ways you…

If you’re worried about looking after your skin whilst you’re on vacation then don’t worry, you have definitely come to the right place. Whether you’re off to somewhere sunny or you’re going somewhere that is much colder, you need to be sure you’re doing all that you can to look after your skin and keep it looking healthy. Luckily, there are lots of ways in which you can do exactly that. From keeping out of the sun to thinking about what you’re eating, the more you’re doing to protect your skin the better. With that in mind, here are 5…

Weddings mark a new beginning for couples. This (hopefully) once-in-a-lifetime event draws in family and friends to celebrate the love of the bride and the groom. That’s why some people go all out with weddings. Remembering your wedding day perfectly—recorded in history by photographers and videographers, such as from SparkWeddings.com—can be easier if you’ve turned your wedding into a majestic, enviable and memorable affair. Take your wedding to the next level. With the start of the new decade comes new wedding trends to try and add to your very own. Green is the New White Environmentally friendly weddings are now becoming…

Investing in yourself is the key to a happy future. By investing your money and your time into improving yourself as a person, you can open up new opportunities to become more successful in everything you try. Here are just three of the most valuable ways in which you can invest in yourself. Your health One valuable way to invest in yourself is to invest in your health. This could involve signing up for a gym to lose weight or buying a new mattress to improve your sleep quality. You can also invest time in your health without investing money…

Staying healthy is one of the main goals of people all around the world. Some people might say that it is something of an obsession to be as healthy and safe as possible, but it does take a lot of time and effort to get it right. Reducing illness and being healthy is something that we all struggle with, and to be honest it’s often difficult to try and be as healthy as possible.  Let’s take a look at a few ways that you can do that to see how you could improve your daily lifestyle for better long term…