Girl Up by Laura Bates So, we'll just get the most important bit of information out there, up front. You need to get this book and give it to your sisters, daughters, aunties, friends, sons, brothers and uncles. Anyone and everyone you hold dear stands to learn a lot from this handy text. Famed for her bestselling debut book, Everyday Sexism, Laura Bates' second book is just as refreshing … [Read more...] about Girl Up by Laura Bates
Wellbeing
Light therapy: One Year On
Light therapy: one year on It's no secret that sleeping is one of my favourite things to do. I'm always looking for ways to make my sleep the best it can so that I can live my (very) busy life with enthusiasm and minimal eye bags, A year ago, John Lewis kindly gifted a Lumie light as part of a feature I was writing on sleep and so after a year of using it, I wanted to share my experience of … [Read more...] about Light therapy: One Year On
Five ways to help the homeless this winter & beyond
With at least 320,000 homeless people in the UK, the time to help has never been more prevalent. Read on below to find out how to help the homeless this winter and beyond. Homelessness is a complex societal challenge and I could write a whole piece about why so many people end up in this situation. In reality, there is no single reason why someone can end up without a home. Personal … [Read more...] about Five ways to help the homeless this winter & beyond
Clearing Debt
I took to single life like a duck to water. Out every weekend, holidays to Ibiza and Dublin, and a reckless abandon with taking on rent for a fancy apartment that was definitely not sustainable. Fast forward two years and I found myself wondering how to go about clearing debt. We're all human, and getting into debt is nothing to be ashamed of. Yet, if like me, you want a future with a … [Read more...] about Clearing Debt
Living a more environmentally friendly life: Feminine Hygiene
Living a more environmentally friendly life: feminine hygiene If you're thinking of living a more environmentally friendly life, you could be forgiven for feeling slightly overwhelmed by the number of dos and don't out there. So here are some ways you can make some simple changes and have a more positive impact on the planet. Read on to find out more... So we've got a little problem on our … [Read more...] about Living a more environmentally friendly life: Feminine Hygiene
Finding The Motivation To Be Active
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Finding the motivation to be active isn't always easy. Ask my family, my friends and my work family whether I'm a motivated person and the answer would be a resounding yes. Yet there's just something about regularly getting my butt out and about that can be a challenge. It's not that I don't love going to the gym or being active - because I'm all about those endorphins - instead, it's just … [Read more...] about Finding The Motivation To Be Active