One of the healthiest things we can ever learn is how to stop being so serious. Of course, a healthy and natural confidence is essential to curate and to keep, because we need to know our own worth and respect ourselves as much as we can. ...Yet there always comes a point where those [...]
Can You Overcome Social Anxiety? Although seeking self-help is not likely to completely cure your social anxiety, it is definitely possible to reduce it significantly by knowing your fears, overcoming them and learning how to communicate effectively. If you have decided it is time to stop being negative, read on... If you are able [...]
Almost everyone wants to know how to plan for success. Luckily, it is not actually as difficult as it might seem right now. Most of us set ourselves new goals regularly. This is great! It gives us something to work towards. Unfortunately though, most of these goals are more often than not, quite unrealistic. [...]
Statistically, 1 in 5 young people struggle with mental illness. That’s about 20% of our population. Mental illness is a not a choice or a sign of weakness. It occurs all over the world in different cultures, races, and socio-economic groups. Being diagnosed with a mental illness is no one’s “fault” and there is no [...]
We all want to know the secret of how to lose weight fast! But, that's just it...there is no secret! It's all about following the simple rules - and sticking to them. A big reason for people eating processed or unhealthy foods is that they don't allow themselves enough time to prepare and cook a healthy [...]
Humans are thought to spend a whole THIRD of their lives sleeping! This comes as a huge surprise when we think of how many of us (myself included) have had those nights where we lay awake staring at the ceiling, or close our eyes just for them to keep opening themselves against our will. We [...]
Just after my Squidge was born (January last year): - I was still with her dad. - We had temporarily moved in with my parents so that we (I) could save for a mortgage. - We were looking at where we were going to invest for our family home. - I was already planning [...]
Guest Post by Marlee from 'Dishes By Hand' It is my pleasure to publish Marlee on Life It Or Not. Marlee is a funny, witty and genuine mum blogger who has two of her own little Squidge's and somehow also finds the time to work full time as a nurse (all while still washing her [...]
Up until recently, I was very lucky to never have had any kind of chest pain. ...Until recently! In June 2018, I woke up to get ready for work at 5.30am after having a lovely nights sleep and hit the "Snooze" button so I could have my routine 15 minute lay-in (for some Mindfulness). My "Get [...]
Juggling mum life and work life is hard - especially if you are a single mum! (Yes, I said it!) Honestly though, we are all Superwomen to be able to do this - single mum or not! Time management techniques and productivity strategies are two of the only things that make it all so [...]
