Making and using flower essences for emotional wellbeing
What is a flower essence? In the early 1900s, British physician, Edward Bach thought the vibrational energy of flowers could balance your...
The wellbeing benefits of Volunteering
The Big Help Out, May 8 2023 has been established to raise awareness of volunteering throughout the UK and provide opportunities for...
How to have a non-chocolate Easter
Like all major holidays Easter has grown increasingly commercialised. These days it seems like Easter is all about chocolate easter eggs...
Spring goals: setting yourself up for success
Wanting to eat better, move more, stress less and expand your skills and knowledge in a particular topic or field isn’t necessarily about...
Why going on a Hen Do is good for you
I recently spent an enjoyable weekend at a Hen Do. With old and new friends, I relaxed, chatted, laughed, played games, ate delicious...
Uitwaaien: a Dutch practice for reducing stress
Some people like walking in the rain. I don’t but I’ve always loved walking in the wind. Whenever I feel stressed or headachey, I find...
Stress shifter: Mindfulness activities for all ages
What is mindfulness? Put simply, it is giving something your full attention. This could be focusing on your thoughts, feelings, bodily...
Stress Shifters: Journaling and writing
Simply writing down your thoughts and feelings related to stressful situations acts like talking does in a counselling session. It helps...
Rose Hips (Rosa spp.)
Rose hips grow abundantly in hedgerows and are ripe and ready for foraging in Autumn. Found underneath the petals of the rose, they look...
Blackberries (Rubus fruticosus)
Blackberries (Rubus fruticosus) are a popular foraging fruit in autumn due to their abundance in hedgerows. They taste good and have...
