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11 Meditation apps to improve your life through mindfulness

This article about apps to learn meditation was last updated in 2024. If someone mentioned meditation to me a few years ago I would have laughed and spat out my wine. I’m a mum! How on earth could I find...

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The 10 best free yoga classes we could find on YouTube 2024

In the digital age, online platforms have revolutionised the way we access information, entertainment, and even fitness routines. As people seek convenient and accessible ways to incorporate wellness practices into their daily lives, YouTube has emerged as a popular hub...

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7 Best hair loss shampoo buys of 2024

Losing hair can be distressing for a woman. It impacts self-esteem, overall well-being and even mental health. For this reason researching and finding the best hair loss shampoo will not only thicken your locks but boost your confidence. There are...

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Childhood anxiety: How to spot it and what to do

Anxiety is a normal human emotion that everyone experiences occasionally, but when it becomes excessive and persistent, it can be a cause for concern, especially in children. Childhood anxiety can manifest in various ways and can affect a child’s daily...

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Buying a weighted blanket? Here’s what you need to know …

This article about weighted blankets was last updated in 2022. Anxiety is on the increase in both adults and children … and understandably so. The question is: How can we manage anxiety and go about our daily lives? One anxiety...

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Meditation for mums (no it’s not a joke)

I can almost hear you snort with laughter at the suggestion of meditation for mums. I mean, we’re so busy all the time. We barely have time to brush our teeth, so how and why would we bother with meditation?...

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How to make yourself feel better in the moment

We all have those moments. That point in time when you feel really low. Be it from stress, exhaustion, anxiety, overwhelm, sadness … or any number of bleak and upsetting emotions. Even a mixture of all of them. These feeling...

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Helping single mums understand and manage anxiety

Anxiety is part and parcel of daily life … especially as a single mum. Everyone feels anxious at times, but for many single mothers navigating solo-parenting or co-parenting, alongside the financial, practical and emotional stress of “going it alone”, it...

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Mum anxiety: Coping mechanisms for everyday life

Motherhood is hard sometimes, right? Well, anxiety can sometimes pop up just to make everything a little bit harder. Anxiety as a mother can feel overwhelming, or like you’re losing control, and it can impact you in a mild way...