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Everyday stage fright: 8 ways to manage the fear of being seen

For many of us, the mere thought of giving a short presentation at work is enough to send us into a spiral. Your heart begins to race, your palms sweat, your mouth runs dry. Suddenly, all those carefully rehearsed words collapse like a Jenga tower after one wrong move.

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The sleep-boosting benefits of yoga

Do you often lay awake at night, tossing and turning? You’re not alone. Many of us struggle with occasional sleeplessness, while others experience chronic insomnia - a condition affecting 1 in 3 people in the UK. When stress builds up throughout the day, it often follows us into the evening,

10 ways to show yourself the love you deserve

10 ways to show yourself the love you deserve

Because self-kindness isn’t optional - it’s essential We can’t always rely on others to motivate us, praise us, push us, or comfort us. While having a close circle of loved ones is important, it’s equally vital to show up for yourself – to be your own cheerleader.

How creative expression nurtures your wellbeing

How creative expression nurtures your wellbeing

In a world where hobbies are so often turned into side hustles, creativity has become something to monetize — a means to an end. But when did we forget how to create just for the joy of it? Here's an idea: what if we started making again, simply for

Why hot yoga is more than just another fitness trend

Why hot yoga is more than just another fitness trend

Yoga does wonders for our physical, mental, and emotional well-being. If I miss a few weeks of practice, I feel off-kilter - everyday life just doesn’t flow the same way. But when I step into the yoga studio and unroll my mat, I can already feel my body unfurling and the day’s stresses melting away.

Anticipatory joy: how to harness the power of looking forward

Anticipatory joy: how to harness the power of looking forward

Anticipatory joy is that rush of excitement you feel when you’re looking forward to something great. It’s the thrill of planning a trip, picturing yourself by the pool with a strawberry daiquiri, or imagining the laughter of an upcoming night out with friends. Your mind is already living in the futu

9 ways to wind down after work

9 ways to wind down after work

If only we could “split” our minds like in Severance, right? Flip a mental switch at 5pm, leaving emails, meetings, and to-do lists locked away in a separate compartment. Unfortunately, we don’t have the luxury of that sci-fi technology, but there are plenty of ways to help your brain transition fro