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I have worked with a number of start up entrepreneurs who – depending on their field of expertise – bemoan the marketing and social media aspects of getting their venture off the ground. Whilst in the long run it’s imperative this work is outsourced ASAP, the early days of an start…
It’s time to talk. It’s Mental Health Awareness Week! So where do we start? Quite simply I’d say, with the question how are you today? How often do we really stop and listen to someone’s answers when we ask how they are? How many of us take the time…
Do you get excited when you hear of soft drinks, chocolates, cookies, and pastries? Even the sound of these will make you want to nip down to the nearest grocery store for a snack. But do you know that poor nutrition is also the leading cause of severe dental health?…
As a coach, many of my clients come to me to improve their confidence levels. I decided to undertake a survey to understand what could be getting in the way of increasing confidence levels and what could help boost confidence. The findings were interesting: A high percentage of those that…
Do you suspect your child might be the victim of bullies? Maybe you think your child is responsible for bullying? As a child, I stood out. I was much taller than many of my peers, which left me as an open target for bullies. Unfortunately, it ran in the family,…
How often do you criticize yourself? Probably more than you should, and it’s high time you did something about it. However, there are simple tips and tricks how to feel and look better. Remember that your inner self reflects on your face, so the moment you start feeling better about…
Seeing Ourselves As Well A common misconception we tend to have, is that dis-ease (emotional, mental, physical or discomfort of any type) needs to be immediately overcome: that it should not be part of our reality…that it is wrong. This creates inner conflict as the judgement ‘guarantees’ the presence of…
A Zen Life going Forward 3 Steps Towards Living a Lighter Life To the women who live to mother. Consciously we all strive for an abundant life, a body that is in optimum health, and relationships that are fulfilling and nourishing. Yet it feels as though these desires to perfect ourselves…
So Facebook ambushed me with a TimeHop post this morning, with a photo of my daughter ten years ago. The overwhelming cuteness of her literally sucked all the oxygen out of my lungs, and my eyes misted over. It must have been the onions I was chopping earlier in the week….
Controversial statement I know. But in truth, we are. And I don’t mean the ‘bully’ associated with playground pushing around, or gang abuse on the streets or the irritating boss that pushes unfairly to get results. I’m talking about how we bully ourselves. I’m talking about the bully inside…
The month of March marks Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. There are five gynaecological cancers. Ovarian,Womb, Cervical, Vulval and Vaginal. During March join the Eve Appeal to raise awareness and much needed funds for research. Make Time For Tea! Dust of your cake mixers, hang up the bunting, bake your favourite…
Have you ever been knocked down in life? Beset by seemingly insurmountable problems, obstacles and perhaps even betrayal or heartbreak? Well, I believe it happens to us all, because it is through these trying and arduous experiences, that give us the chance to grow and become more than we once…
Nowadays a lot of people struggle with keeping up with a healthy lifestyle while trying to balance out work and family life. Most people spend their days working hard to meet a deadline and taking care of their kids, so they do not seem to find enough time to even…
I came to self and heart healing almost a decade ago. Like many, it was a time in my life where I felt as if my heart had broken into a million pieces. Not yet recognising that rock bottom would be the place where a new, better version of me…
What if the problem you are trying to solve is only a problem because you see it as one? Picture yourself in one of the following scenarios. Scenario A: You walk into a messy room finding misplaced items scattered everywhere. The problem is not that the room is messy, but rather…
A man raised a baby swan in a glass jar, but as the bird grew it became stuck in the jar. The man was caught now, for the only way to free the thing was to break the jar, killing the swan ~ Zen proverb We have probably all experienced,…
Every modern home is full of things that are damaging our health and making it weaker and weaker every single day. However, fighting these things on a daily basis is hard, and most people just give up and adapt to a new way of life, accepting allergies and learning how…
Your Breakthrough Will Come With… Whatever you’re seeking a breakthrough for, be it a career promotion, dieting results, fitness goals, relationship hopes or business growth and development, there’s one key ingredient you need to make it happen: momentum. Imagine pulling your bike out from the garage and sitting astride it,…
1) You love FOOD! Did you know that bees pollinate one third of all that we eat? They also pollinate grasses that cows and other animals eat. Bees and wild pollinators are responsible for pollinating 84% of EU crops. 100 of the most important food crops depend on pollination. They…
I bet you remember moments in your life where things seemed so much less stressful. You might, like myself, be of the pre-mobile phone generation when we all seemed to have a little more dedicated time for everything, or perhaps you don’t go that far back, but you might remember…
Oral care is important in every stage of the life. Its significance grows more during pregnancy as it then also concerns with the life of the baby to be born. Naturally, would-be mothers should take more care of their teeth and gums so that their baby does not face any…
Maintaining Good Health At Christmas With Christmas around the corner people start to use the excuse that they accept they will gain weight. There is no excuse, as you can still train hard and eat well up to the holiday season and do things to help maintain what you have…
Hello, I’m Rosie, and I’m going to be doing a few posts here for Those London Chicks. The main purpose behind my pieces will be to bring some awareness to eating disorders. To help dispel some of the stigma behind them, and to provide a little Internet hug to anyone out…
Every so often I’m asked a question, the answer for which I think you might be interested in. Here is Hope’s question: “What was one of the most important things you learned from a manager or mentor?” Love it! Well, my short answer is: Don’t burn bridges, but let me…
Visiting clairvoyants has been in our DNA since ancient civilisation. There was a time where every village would have a healer, a psychic or a diviner. These people would rely on their ‘gift’ to interpret the message from the divine, regarding their illness or wellbeing. These readings are sometimes…
Throughout our lives, we all have certain issues with our bodies. Many of us feel insecure when looking ourselves in the mirror or comparing ourselves with others. But it’s time to realize your own beautiful uniqueness and to accept your body as it is and enjoy it. There are ways…
Stretch Marks There are a lot of things that make a woman feel less perfect, which is why supplementing with beauty products like SK II became a thing. Aside from having acne, blackheads and uneven skin color, people are conscious about their stretch marks. These are long, narrow, streaks or stripes…
How do you write a blog about a miscarriage when so many people still think we shouldn’t talk about it? I thought long and hard about how to start this blog, most of it involved me second guessing whether I should actually write anything at all, but this subject is…
DIY Dental Tips They say a face can launch a thousand ships, but if that same face had a perfect bright smile, will it launch millions instead? There is something about a smile that makes my heart melt (especially from that special someone we know so well). There’s almost this…
Overcoming Panic Never underestimate the power of panic. Anyone that has suffered a panic attack will know that they are both terrifying and debilitating. Mix that with the embarrassment of being in front of other people and you have a destructive concoction that creates the dreaded panic attack. Panic is…