Rewind to be beginning of the year. Remember when you told yourself that you would get out and meet new people? Then the excuses started. You are busy at work, you are short of cash…the list goes on. Deep down we know you are nervous, if not terrified. Social Anxiety can cripple any thoughts… Continue reading 3 ways to beat Social Anxiety
Category: wellbeing
A new year. A new resolution?
It seemed 2018 gave many people, including myself, a rough ride at times. But with the new year comes a blank page and new opportunities to live our dreams. New year. New Resolutions. Right? Given January is typically the most depressing month of the year, it’s a good idea to set yourself a challenge so… Continue reading A new year. A new resolution?
Want to get fit and lose weight? Ditch the Gym.
It’s that time again. You look down at your slightly soggy bits and tell yourself that 2019 *is* the year you will achieve your dream body. The ‘offers’ from local gyms look so tempting and you sign up for a year long contract without a second thought. The gym gear and protein shakes are on… Continue reading Want to get fit and lose weight? Ditch the Gym.
Surviving your family at Christmas.
Christmas is T minus 48 hours away. Many of us have put on our Out of Office, wrapped our presents, and are preparing for the annual family get together. But when the festive glow fades and you are all cooped up in a living room, a family Christmas dream can quickly turn into a nightmare.… Continue reading Surviving your family at Christmas.
Your First Christmas Alone? Read This.
My friend reached out to me for advice on spending her first Christmas alone. “Heather – I am dreading Christmas alone – how do you cope?” This is her first Christmas following her separation and – as a long term single blogger – she reached out for my advice on best of it. She… Continue reading Your First Christmas Alone? Read This.