"Making sacrifices is not always a bad thing" Guest Post by Anne Jones Spiritual healer and co-creator of ‘Artaban The Musical’ Messages and insights can happen in the strangest of circumstances. My latest insight came through the story of Artaban, written by the poet and philosopher, Henry van Dyke, in his book The Fourth Wise [...]
Guest Post by Sid Madge, Meee Morning motivation doesn't have to be the thing of nightmares. The restrictions we’ve experienced over the past 18 months may have change our routines and our kids’ routines but whatever is happening we need to manage our mornings and set up the day with a good start. I’ve [...]
You can handle it Are you looking for simple ways to handle anxiety or stress? Have you been feeling a little overwhelmed lately? In this blog post, I will talk about some of the different things that can help. There are many other techniques out there, but these ones have been found to be [...]
Let's Do This! High adrenaline hobbies for women are also the same as high adrenaline hobbies for men. Unfortunately though, a lot of women don't know where to look for them! Adrenaline is a crazy thing. It is a hormone secreted by the adrenal glands, especially in conditions of stress, increasing rates of blood [...]
You are never a burden! This post is written with the intention of helping you and your loved ones to have a better idea of how to accept help as you age. No matter how old we are, accepting that we need help (and asking for it) can be difficult. This is due to [...]
It will all be ok. Returning to the classroom is an exciting time. But for many children, it can cause stress and anxiety, about being separated from their families after months of togetherness. The beginning of a new school year typically generates a combination of excitement and nervousness, but returning this year amid the [...]
PRESS RELEASE: Leading people development organisation helps hundreds of college students during Pandemic Meee has completed the pilot FUEL programme in four colleges across Wales – with a 98% success rate. FUEL was created by Meee, which draws on the best creativity and thinking from the worlds of branding, psychology, neuroscience, education and sociology, [...]
The link between stress and deep sleep Stress is an inevitable part of modern human life. There is now a clear link between stress and sleep. As per the American Institute of Stress, over half of the American population report feeling stressed during the day. Stress affects different age groups differently, and studies also indicate [...]
Anxiety and depression usually go hand-in-hand. Those who struggle with both often ask the question of "how to manage anxiety and depression at the same time." They know that their worrying and self-critical thoughts are often illogical. However, they still can’t stop these thoughts from invading their minds. Some people worry so much that [...]
Do you routinely find yourself running from one task to the next? If your answer is yes, you could benefit from increasing your productivity. Being more productive means getting more done in a shorter amount of time, without any reduction in the quality of your outputs. Start by getting yourself a great nights sleep [...]
Many of us love pouring a nice glass of wine at the end of the day to relax and treat ourselves. But, for some people, this can mean a drink every day. Even if it does not lead to a second glass or more, it is probably not a healthy habit to keep. For [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
I like to think of myself as an optimist. The main thing to remember - even when you might feel like your whole world is crushing down around you, is...You Are Still Alive! Yep, that's my main piece of advice here. Start small with your Positive Thinking! You might be thinking..."Oh, yeh that's helpful!", [...]
