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5 Ways to Make the latest Lockdown More Bearable

07/01/2021

As the UK enters another lockdown, you’d think we’d all be familiar with how to keep busy at home. However, the thought of spending even more time at home can be demotivating, especially after such a tough year. However, there are innovative ways to make lockdown a positive experience. For inspiration, take a look at these five ways to make the latest lockdown more bearable: 1. Start Exercising If you want to use your time in lockdown wisely, why not focus on your fitness? When gyms and leisure centres are closed, it’s easy to let your fitness routine slide but exercising every day will ... read more

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Maintaining Independence In A Relationship

25/07/2020

If you are in a long-term relationship, you are probably keen to make sure that you are approaching it in the best way possible. What that actually means is something that you need to think about, as it varies from person to person, but you do need to make sure that you think about it. Something that is always going to be useful and a very good idea generally is trying to maintain a sense of independence in a relationship, no matter what. If you can do that, you are going to find that it really helps you in a number of ways, and it actually makes the relationship itself considerably stronger. ... read more

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Three Tips for Navigating Cultural Shift in the Workplace

15/03/2020

When the term “synergy” became all the rage in the workplace, emphasis went from the individual’s output to what could be achieved as a team. That left a lot of people wondering where they stood. If they strove to work as high-out individuals, were they still able to receive promotions, raises, and accolades on merit itself?  While it wasn’t overnight, many businesses have shifted the company culture from the individual to the team itself. This has huge benefits, but the shift can leave employees wondering where they stand, and how to exceed in the workplace.  So, how do you go about ... read more

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3 Things to Keep in Mind When Your Child Is Moving Away for University

07/08/2019

Image via Pixabay It’s a jarring thing for any parent, to go from having the child in the home, and being completely responsible for them, to having them move away for university. “Empty nest syndrome” has been written and spoken about for a long time. And yet, the transition between helping your child look for student housing, to actually returning to an empty home, is never easy. Here are just a few things to keep in mind when your child is moving away for university, for the sake of protecting your own sanity, your child’s sanity, and the well-being of everyone involved. You’ll ... read more

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You Have a Family, But Don’t Forget Your Parents

25/07/2019

It’s normal that our priorities become a little refined when we have a family of our own. Our concerns turn to whether they have everything they need, how they’re progressing, that they’re in fine health, and so on. We sense a duty to be the best parents that we can be. However, while that’s a good thing, it’s also important that we don’t forget that, as they age, our parents might need us to step up and help them a little too. Life can become pretty difficult once we pass our retirement age, and you’ll be the first line of help for your mum and dad. Below, we take a look at a few ways you can ... read more

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What Makes A Great Birthday Party?

13/02/2019

A great birthday party is something we all define in our own way. Maybe when you were 6 or 7 it was jelly and icecream and all your friends around to share it with. Maybe as a teenager it was a trip to a theme park, with some fast food afterwards. But now, as an adult, you’re a bit lost for party ideas. You’ve got a birthday in the family coming up soon, and you’re out of ideas on how to handle it; maybe you don’t even know what you like out of a party these days, so you have no clue on where to start either! So let’s try and make this party ordeal a little easier on you, and think about ... read more

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Holiday Haze: How to Make Lifelong Memories this Holiday Season

31/12/2018

Everyone is excited about the holidays, and you probably have some great events planned—but do you remember what happened last holiday season? Probably not. The holiday haze is a real thing, largely due to an increase in libations and over-committing to events. However, there are steps you can take right now to make the most of the holiday season and really build some traditions and memories. It all starts with getting to the festivities in comfort. Leasing or buying a new 2019 Jetta or other dream car is a great way to treat yourself. It’s the ultimate holiday gift, and if you get it in candy ... read more

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Mom Life Will Set You Up For These Careers

08/10/2018

Mom life is definitely the toughest life to lead. You’ll have dealt with a mixture of emotions, learnt a range of new skills that you probably didn’t have before, and feel as though you’re ready to take on the world. Which you are. When you finally do feel ready to move back into the world of work, there are some careers that we think you will be suited to more than others. Mom life prepares you for many things, and despite what you may think, the world of work is definitely one of them. If you’re worried about what career might suit you as well as your mom life, then have a read on, and see ... read more

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Signs You Should Become A Teacher

11/09/2018

Image When you become an adult you suddenly have to consider a lot of different things. No longer can you spend your weekends playing video games and sleeping until noons because you have responsibilities and things to do. Careers are a massive part of growing up and you will often find that you spend years trying to figure out what you want to be. However, sometimes the answer is staring you right in the face without you realising it, and today we are going to talk about signs that you should become a teacher. There are sometimes parts of your personality and the way you behave which ... read more

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How To Manage Your Career

11/09/2018

Pxhere When you get to a certain point in your life, your priorities will start to change and you will begin thinking about the future and what lies within it, like your career. Everyone has their own different dreams and aspirations, and that's what makes the world such a diverse place. One thing to remember is that we all develop at different stages, so while you may know people that have their whole career already planned out by the age of eighteen, that doesn't mean that's how it needs to be for you. Some people only realise what they want to do in their mid thirties, and that's okay ... read more

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