"Water off a duck's back." We use the phrase to describe someone who doesn't let things touch them. Criticism rolls off. Pressure rolls off. Nothing seems to stick. I think we have misunderstood the duck. A duck does not stay dry because the water refuses to touch it. It stays dry because of what [...]
The doctor didn’t say it unkindly. He was matter-of-fact about it, the way doctors are when they’ve had to say a hard thing enough times. “Your heart isn’t functioning as it should.” Unfortunately for me, my doctor was a bit of an idiot and told me to look on Dr Google to find [...]
Taking supplements the right way can boost your health and energy - here's how to do it safely. If we’re looking for approaches for a healthier lifestyle, the world of supplements and knowing how to use supplements is a massive rabbit hole that can take up our entire lives if we let it. From [...]
If you're feeling drained or disconnected, here's how to raise your vibration and feel aligned again. Learning to raise your vibration includes learning how to improve your mental health. However, being able to raise your vibration is not necessarily about just one practice that you can stick to. You have to get an understanding [...]
When it comes to your health, there is nothing too small for you to do to fix it, including having to visit an optician if you are concerned. If you are no longer hearing people properly, you go and see an audiologist and you get your hearing checked out. If you are struggling to [...]
When caring for ageing or ill parents, your mental health can suffer - here's how to stay grounded. If the time comes when you need to begin caring for your parents, it can feel like you need to step up to the plate and give back to the person who's done so much for [...]
Burnout doesn't happen overnight - here's how to stress-proof your life before it hits! These people think the term "burnout" is just an excuse for not being able to handle the pressures of a career and life in general. However, nothing could be further from the truth. The fact is that stress and burnout [...]
Keeping your family healthy doesn't have to be hard - just follow these two smart habits. As a parent, it’s your responsibility to look after your family’s health and wellbeing. This might be one of the bare minimum tasks of a parent, but that doesn’t mean that it’s easy or simple! Life is complicated [...]
Even perfect vision can hide problems - here;s why regular eye tests matter more than you think. Let me guess, if you don't routinely wear contact lenses or glasses then you probably don't think you need an eye test because you can read this text with no issue at all? You don’t need to [...]
Coping with a life-changing injury isn't easy, but these strategies can help you heal - physically and emotionally. If you’ve been seriously injured, adjusting to your new circumstances and coping with a life-changing injury can be incredibly painful and difficult. Some people even find that this adjustment period is more painful than the event [...]
