Category: Feeling good
Big Boys Don’t Cry? Top 10 lessons for men’s mental health
A powerful new mental health book featuring personal experiences from men and their partners urges men to open up - not ‘man up’. Big Boys Don’t Cry? contains 60 individual anecdotes from men working in a diverse range of careers from lawyers, postmen and soldiers to construction workers, Big Issue sellers and elite sports stars.…
Stressed home workers struggling with mental health
Stressed home workers are struggling to switch off during COVID-19 lockdown and it’s impacting their mental health, according to the findings of a new study by cloud communications platform provider, 8x8. Almost half (42%) feel more stressed and overwhelmed than when in the office, blaming too many apps, a blurring of the lines between work…
The practicalities of living an organic life on a budget
Take a stroll through the average grocery store, and you could be forgiven for thinking that organic is a choice that’s only available to high wage earners. Walk next door into the health food store and your suspicions would be confirmed. One organic living site recently proclaimed that choosing organic was “only” 20 to 60…
Nearly half of Brits plan to continue lockdown hobbies
Half of Brits plan to continue their lockdown hobbies – including creating podcasts, online fitness classes and walking more often. A study of 2,000 adults found 43 per cent feel they have ‘changed their ways for the better’ – and plan to continue with their improved behaviours even after the restrictions are lifted. Technology…
7 ways to celebrate your Birthday ‘virtually’ during lockdown
No birthday should go uncelebrated, even during lockdown - whether it’s just your run-of-the-mill 27th birthday, or you’re hitting a major milestone. We've created the ultimate birthday party inspiration list to help you get together with faves, whilst you’re all apart. 1. The one for the food lovers Kickstart it with a classic: birthday brunch.…
Lockdown Brits having worse night’s sleep
Lockdown Brits are sleeping longer - but having a worse night’s sleep due to a change in routine, general worry and late night snacking. Research has found the average adult got six hours and 43 minutes of sleep on a typical weekday night before the coronavirus pandemic. But a lack of school runs and commuting…
Yoga tops list of online classes during lockdown
Yoga, High-Intensity Training and dance classes are among the most popular ways to stay in shape during lockdown.A study of 2,000 adults found that as a result of having to ration their exercise outside of the home, one in three are participating in online fitness sessions an average of three times a week. Aerobics,…
How to Avoid Going Crazy During the Coronavirus Pandemic
These are strange times we’re living in. In what seems like a blink of an eye, we’ve all had to do away with our regular life, and live a completely different life. While we all know that it’s important that we stay indoors, it’s far from easy. That’s why it’s important that you’re doing things…
5 Money Management Tips Before You Travel
Traveling, be it for a honeymoon, solo trip around the world, or a family vacation, requires quite a bit of planning. This planning involves things before you go on a trip, during, and when you get back. The longer you're away, the more planning you need to do. Here are five money management tips to…
Is lockdown making us more environmentally friendly?
Brits are hoping to become more environmentally friendly - as a result of lockdown restrictions. A study of 2,000 adults has found 70 per cent feel the measures to curb the spread of the coronavirus have had a positive impact on the planet. This has led to two-fifths planning to continue with some of their…
