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Boosting Mental Health Post-Lockdown: Fun, Safe Ways To Reconnect With Family And Friends

by RachelSwirl August 6, 2021

For many of us, the hardest part of the lockdown was being apart from friends and family. Now that restrictions have eased, long-awaited reunions are on the cards. With Covid-19 still a threat, it’s natural to be concerned about returning to ‘normal’ but there are lots of ways to reconnect safely. Here are some fun ideas to inspire you. Sports and outdoor activities Many people have devoted more time to their hobbies or developed new interests during the pandemic. Spending time outdoors has enabled us to escape the same four walls and enjoy the fresh air. As we move towards …

Forming a Balanced Diet for Your Kids

by RachelSwirl July 8, 2021

Being a parent is a joy for most. But as fun as watching them play is; doing silly stuff and reconnecting with your inner child through them, parenting is a huge responsibility. One of the most significant responsibilities you have as a parent is feeding your children properly. This isn’t as easy as it sounds. It’s tempting to serve them oven chips and turkey drummers, but you really should not. Sadly, 15% of children in the UK live in a food insecure household. But growing children require a carefully balanced diet for optimal development. The development of a child includes …

4 Ways To Stay Happy & Well

by RachelSwirl May 5, 2021

Life is full of ups and downs and can be challenging at times. However, you can find more peace in your days when you slow down and take good care of yourself. It’s important that you put an effort into yourself and find ways to stay happy and well. You’ll discover life is more rewarding and that you aren’t as stressed out when you do more of what puts a smile on your face. The following ideas will help you feel your best and ensure that not even outside distractions get in the way of your happiness and well-being. 1. …

Tips and Tricks For Being Your Healthiest Self

by RachelSwirl April 12, 2021

There are a lot of benefits that can come from working to become your healthiest self. You’ll look better, have more energy, and be happier — that’s a lot of good things that can come from prioritising your health! Of course, most people are not their healthiest selves. And it’s not overly difficult to see why. There are plenty of things that can derail your health goals, especially in this day and age — the standard lifestyle is not going to push a person towards being their healthiest best. As such, it’s important to take the time to make it …

The Health Benefits Of Giving Up Smoking

by RachelSwirl March 30, 2021

One of the things that will make the biggest difference to your health is giving up smoking. It’s never too late to stop smoking if it’s something that you want to do, but you need to understand that giving up smoking is going to have a pretty instant benefit to your health. You can avoid most of the increased risks of death due to smoking when you quit no matter how long you’ve been smoking for. There is always help available to those who want to quit, you just have to be willing to look for it! The sooner you …