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Top LinkedIn Tips
Recruiters and hiring managers are inclined to review potential candidates on the internet before inviting them for interview so it is important to get savvy about your social media footprint. At present, Facebook, Twitter and […]
How to interpret the twelve houses in astrology
If you are interested in astrology, you may have already looked into your natal chart – your astrological blueprint at birth. Your natal chart, which represents a snapshot of the sky, shows the position of […]
How to start exercising
With the new year comes newfound motivation to improve our health and wellbeing. If done right, introducing exercise into your routine can be completely life changing. When you start exercising, within ten minutes, your body […]
How to avoid a rough hangover
The festive season is notorious for excessive alcohol consumption, very often followed by a splitting headache and the promise that ‘I am never drinking again’. Until, of course, the next time. January often brings the […]
How to have a stress-free Christmas dinner
The key to a more relaxed Christmas Day lies in the planning. Planning Christmas food well in advance not only reduces the likelihood of last-minute panic-buying but enhances the eating experience when the time finally […]
How to make a Christmas wreath
Christmas can be a very expensive time of year – but it doesn’t have to be. There are lots of ways you can make your season merry and bright with ornaments, centre pieces – and […]
How to cut calories during the festive season
The festive season is notorious as a time for indulgence and overeating, but it is possible to both enjoy good food and eat healthily through the food swap method. Where food swapping differs from other […]
How to fill quiet time with calming activities
If we want to make more time for silence, we have to recognise that continually checking our devices prevents us from welcoming silence into our lives. Without really thinking about it, when we needlessly check […]
How to work flexibly as a parent
Too many women think they have to give up the career they love to have a happy family. They worry about childcare, flexible working and having enough time to spend with their children. It can […]
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How to use up leftovers
Leftovers can be inspiring to cook with and making a good meal out of something that would otherwise be thrown away is rewarding in several ways; creatively, economically and deliciously if you do it right! […]
How to Plant Flowers That Won’t Die in Your Garden
There are some easy steps to follow when learning how to grow flowers. Planting them correctly is the first – and, most important – step. Giving them a good start will help them do well, […]
The Power of Reading Aloud
A miracle occurs when one person reads to another, when words on a page are transformed into dynamic quests that move the heart, brain and imagination. Grounded in neuroscience and behavioural research, The Enchanted Hour […]
Rethinking Self-Esteem: Busting Myths and Offering Solutions
It is a widely held belief that those who are more successful and higher above the average are happier and more satisfied with themselves and their lives than those below average. But if this were […]
Focusing on Your Mental Wellbeing
We are often open about our physical health – whether it’s feeling under the weather, a terrible bout of flu or a crippling migraine – but how often do we seriously consider our mental health? Many […]
Coping with Anxiety
Most of us feel anxious at certain times in our day-to-day lives, for instance when taking an important exam, going to a job interview or making a public speech. Usually, as the situation passes, the anxiety drops. […]
