Category: Lifestyle
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Social Media: When Positive Vibes Become Toxic Positivity
I have a bee in my bonnet. Actually, it’s more of an angry hornet, so what better way to get it off my chest than to blog about it. My beef? #goodvibesonly #blessed #sograteful all over social media, when in reality your life is just like everyone else’s – great bits, not so great bits…
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Vagus Nerve Stimulation: A Game-Changer for Menopause Symptoms
Perimenopause and menopause symptoms driving you crazy? Then keep reading. There is a new (and potentially very effective) kid on the block when it comes to menopause symptom management. Say hello to vagus nerve stimulation. Not menopausal? Don’t go anywhere, as supporting this one nerve in the body positively impacts overall health and well being…
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Alcohol Consumption in Midlife: Finding the Balance
When you think about excessive alcohol consumption your mind probably fills with images of drunken 20 somethings falling out of pubs and nightclubs. But the truth is women aged 45-59 tend to drink more than their younger counterparts and well above recommended levels. You may not be out as much, but those relaxing glasses of…
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Overcoming Loss in Midlife: A Guide to Healing and Finding Hope
A blog about loss – this might be a difficult sell. Not exactly cheery stuff for an evening read. But if it’s on my mind it inevitably ends up in the blog! And the thing is – life is full of losses. Between the joy and gains, laughs and memories being made, there is plenty…
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Clearing the Fog: Managing Menopausal Brain Fog
Hands-up if you frequently walk into a room and forget why you’re there? Or get halfway through a sentence before your train of thought leaves the station? Welcome to menopausal ‘brain fog’ where mental cloudiness and confusion become the norm and your ability to focus, process information, and remember basic things (like where you left…
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Overcoming Emotional Eating in Midlife
Cake anyone? Actually crisps…..that’s my emotional eating go to… lots of crisps. You? Emotional eating involves consuming food when you are not hungry to satisfy an emotional trigger. It is often used as a comfort and coping mechanism for negative emotions and low mood. Let’s face it, it’s much easier to try and eat that…
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When Did I Turn into Shirley Valentine?
Those who follow my blog know I am throwing off my funk and trying new things this year. However – and it’s a big, HUGE, kind of colossal however….I did not intend to find myself sensual dancing at 6pm on a cold February Tuesday night whilst my stepdad babysat my kids….likely wondering why I had…
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Beyond Spa Days and Manicures: What Real Self-Care Looks Like
I feel like I may have lost you with the title but stick with me- I am not the fun police. I love a good manicure – gel nails, multiple colours, even the odd nail sticker if I’m really glitzing it up. And don’t get me started on the joy of a sauna session. So…
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5 Reasons to Try New Activities in Midlife
Studies show that starting new activities in midlife is pretty common. Maybe it’s part of a midlife awakening or perhaps a midlife crisis symptom. That might just depend on the activities you choose. But keep reading to find out why shaking off the old and welcoming in the new may be key to midlife wellbeing.…
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Inflammaging at Menopause: What it is & How to Beat it
‘Infla what’ I hear you say? Inflammaging at menopause? Something else to worry about? But if someone saw fit to give a word the ‘RomCom’ and ‘Brunch’ treatment it must rate highly in the ‘need to know more’ stakes. Inflammaging meaning….in simple terms! ‘Inflammaging’ is indeed the meshing together of two words – inflammation and…
