Gift giving and recommendations.
I love to give gifts that I know the person will love as it is related to their hobbies or lifestyle, or an experience like eating out or seeing a show or movie, or something for wellbeing. My son follows in my tradition.
He gave me for Mother’s Day fingerless gloves. I am prone to Raynaud’s phenomenon, aka white finger(s), where your finger…
When I look at this photo, my mind immediately goes to my trusty swimsuit. It’s more than just fabric; it’s a symbol of a year of consistent daily swims and the motivation that kept me going.
Motivational swimming
But it represents so much more:
The feeling of the water: That exhilarating sensation when I dive in.
Shared joy: The fun I have going to the pool with my…
Happiness often created by everyday connections between us. It’s woven into the fabric of our relationships, both big and small. And the beautiful truth is, these connections aren’t limited to specific places or times. They can spark anywhere – a shared laugh in a shop queue, a friendly wave to a familiar face on your daily walk, or a simple ‘hello’ to a…
If you have ever suffered from SAD (Seasonal Affective disorder) or have a lot of bone injuries from sport or naturally ageing, then you need to really pay attention to Vitamin D and sun exposure. When I hurt my knee a few years ago, the specialist surgeon said everyone in the UK should be on a Vitamin D supplement. He said he’d have less patients but he’d still be happy. Good…
Got a minute? Let’s play a timed game. It is called “what can you do in one minute”. Time management is such an important part of a life balance, and yet, we still can’t seem to manage our time.
Some people are always late, others super early, and others that plan their time to an extreme and can’t be flexible for changing it.
London Mums magazine editor Monica Costa takes her…
Monday – Monday, Getting Over Monday Blues.
It doesn’t matter if you’re self-employed, a working parent, single, married, with or without children, young or old – Mondays can still feel like a drag. Ultimately, it’s all about perspective and attitude. Every action and thought can be improved with a positive perspective and attitude.
Would you say your Monday blues come from…
Swimmingly good! I’m going to The Design Museums exhibition called “Splash! A Century of Swimming and Style”. I am looking forward to it because I love to swim every morning.
Swimming, or any exercise, is such a fantastic way to start your day. You feel great and your all set up to face the day. All obvious factors about the the physical benefits go unsaid, but studies show that…
Two things before the weekend – first tidy up or declutter something. Even if it is one drawer, you will feel better. It may seem simple, but it has a great impact on decluttering your mind and less time trying to find things in a state of chaos. This will make you feel happier and you can set a timer and see what you can accomplish in such a short burst of time. I bet…
Positive Vibes! Positive Advice!
I know it’s hard when you are in a difficult situation, but if something doesn’t go your way, think of it as a challenge to fix, accept, re-define, or learn from the event.
We have so many common sayings regarding how to handle life challenges. Why we keep saying them is because they actually work.
You need to remember that it isn’t the event that was…
Book recommendation and I haven’t even finished it – but already love it.
The Book of You – Daily Micro-Actions For a Happier, Healthier You. By various contributors of various walks of life and professions.
The book is broken down into four categories: Food, Mind, Move, and Love.
It is a book designed to use daily to instigate change. By taking the sum of small micro-actions…