Easy Ethical Swaps to make & not just for Earth Day

We all know we need to make small (and big) changes to become more eco friendly as our planet earth simply cannot sustain the amount of waste and plastic humanity is currently creating and while big business & government policies across the world have a large part to play in helping to repair the earth, we also as individuals need to do what we can, within our financial means (for some it is without a doubt easier to be more ethical than others due to where you live, income etc) but there is usually some steps we can all make and many in fact can save you money in the longterm. Here are a few doable things we should all be working towards changing In the kitchen An easy swap is ditching the tin foil and cling film and switching over to wax wraps - they last around a year, are easy to use and clean and do just as good of a job plus they are perfect for sandwiches, packed lunches and keeping things fresh in the fridge. There are plenty of indy makers on Etsy selling starter packs fro......

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How to get the right work life balance as a remote worker

* This is a collaborative post I've been working from home as a self-employed freelance for a decade now and as many people who had the opportunity to work from home as a remote worker or swap to the freelancer life during lockdown had a taste of what it's like and its positive to see many have made this a more permanent switch. However, working from home isn't always plain sailing and while naturally it can feel chaotic to start with if you don't find a workable way forward it will start to affect your productivity, stress levels, creativity and even relationships.  Of course, there are major benefits to working from home like saving money on petrol as you no longer commute as well as saving you time, time which can be better spent elsewhere. Many workers also note they have great job satisfaction as well as offering a more flexible approach to those juggling roles outside of work such as parenting as remote workers can often be more present for their kids as well as t......

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Ways to access mental health services in 2022

*This is written in collaboration with Responsival Life in 2022 can feel rather overwhelming, we have all been through an incredibly trying time, from lockdowns and coming to terms with living in a pandemic, to being unable to spend as much time with family and friends and now readjusting to this new normal, it can be a lot and for many of us, it's had an impact on our mental health. Unfortunately, the pandemic has also had a ripple effect on our health care facilities across the world, with waiting lists being longer than ever, this has been extended to mental health providers as well and I've felt this first hand. My anxiety has flared up and I felt I needed to talk to someone, my first stop was my GP who was impossible to see in person and again waiting lists for therapy or counselling are months (if not years) long so seeking alternative services has been the only viable option. My son also had an accident earlier this year which has caused him some anxiety so getting the r......

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Getting on top of my health with a Superdrug Health Check

* AD I was kindly invited to try out the Superdrug Health Check free of charge in exchange for sharing my experience.  A few weeks ago I was invited to try out The Superdrug Health test which is like a mini MOT for your body and involves a quick assessment with a Nurse and blood taken to help you discover more about whats going on inside your body. The sample is sent off to the lab the very same day and I actually received my results in around 30hrs which was incredibly quick! But before I get too much into that I thought I would walk you through the whole experience.  Firstly you can book your Superdrug Health test online and it costs £159 which includes a health questionnaire with the nurse and a blood test that will be analysed against 44 common health markers including Kidney and Liver health, Cholesterol status, Iron Levels, Vitamins including B12, Vit D and folate and also checks for inflammation.  The online booking process is fairly easy and you will be given a d......

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