Everyone feels down from time to time. Unfortunately that’s just a part of life! But it’s important we’re able to recognise when feeling down could actually be part of a bigger problem, so we can tackle it. We are currently living in a world of labels and one such label that we hear very often is ‘depressed’. Depression isn’t a joke, nor is it an excuse. People who are truly depressed need medical attention to help them manage their symptoms and feelings. The problem is that people often mistake sadness for depression, and vice versa. But for our own wellbeing it’s vital that we don’t get confused between the two.…

If you’re anything like me you’ll often find yourself over-thinking, trying to juggle thousands of thoughts and sometimes just becoming stressed because of it. But if you know how to clear your mind, you’ll probably find that you’re more productive and that you can quieten down the noise inside your brain. So below is a list of 7 simple ways you can mentally declutter and get on with your day! Breathe When it comes to clearing your mind, never underestimate the importance of stopping to take a breath. There are a number of breathing techniques out there to help you relax, but even just taking a few deep breaths can…

Recent years have taught me the importance of self-care and this is something that we want our lifestyle to focus on. It also means we’ll be blogging a lot about taking care of yourself, whether that be mentally, physically or spiritually. Taking care of yourself sounds simple right? Eat well, exercise blah blah blah… we hear it all the time! But there’s so much more to it than that, and it’s something that not enough people are doing.  So here’s our guide on what it’s actually all about and why it’s so important. What is self-care? Self-care is not just about the obvious parts of looking after yourself, it’s about…