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6 simple ways to optimise your energy
How are your energy levels? At this time of year, it’s not uncommon to feel a little drained as we head into winter. I’m an early bird by nature, but even I struggle to get out of bed at the moment. However, I still seem to have much more energy than many others around me. I’m certainly no superwoman, with super powers! So, I thought I’d take a look at some of the things that I believe contribute to my energy, in case they might help you. It wasn't until I was reviewing this that I've already written about many of these topics. I'm included the links where possible. 6 simple ways to optimise your energy Exercise I’m not [...]
What are you putting up with?
To a great extent, I believe that that many of us are simply putting up with stuff in our lives. I must admit that this hadn’t even occurred to me until recently. But the more I thought about it, the more things I’ve identified that I’m putting up with. And on further reflection, I see evidence of this all around me. Why are we putting up with this? I think this often happens quite innocently, before it builds unconsciously over time. Initially we accept something temporarily, as a kind of compromise. This can often be something quite small or insignificant. But our initial easiness can transform into a greater tolerance, and ultimately acceptance that that’s just the way things [...]
Accessible travel – nothing is impossible
This blog was especially written for Age Life Balance by Audrey Jones of Travel Counsellors, who helps individuals book bespoke holidays. She has a particular interest in [...]
My best life – in service of others
This article "My best life - in service of others" has been written by Lynne Bardell, one of the wonderful people I’ve met on my Age Life Balance [...]
Guilty pleasures
Is it just me, or do you have any guilty pleasures? Is it normal to find pleasure in things that maybe we ‘shouldn’t’? Sometimes the ‘guilt’ associated [...]
Helpful habits for life
I keep thinking I’ve already written about habits, but I’ve probably just mentioned them in a number of other blogs including routines, a week into my new [...]
School holidays survival tips
School holidays can be fun, but can also be challenging for parents and children. Back from our travels a little earlier than initially planned – we enjoyed [...]
We’re going home
After several weeks of travel, we’re looking forward to going home. My kids and I have been away, visiting friends and family in the SW, since early [...]
Routines for success & sanity
Routines have been instrumental in helping me juggle my busy life. Two weeks since leaving work and I’m yet to establish a new routine. It probably hasn’t [...]
A week into my new life
A week into my new life – see last week’s post if you need a reminder - I thought it would be a good time to reflect [...]
Taking control – exciting next chapter
It’s finally here! I've taken control of my life and it feels amazing! This week marks the start of my next chapter. Just days ago, I was an [...]
Wills – make sure your voice is heard
This is the third of three blog posts on the topic of Estate Management. I’m certainly no expert in this field but I’ve been very interested to [...]
Funeral plans – planning with the end in mind
This is the second of three blog posts on the topic of Estate Management. I’m certainly no expert in this field but I’ve been very interested to [...]
Lasting Power of Attorney – can you afford not to?
It’s been a while since I wrote anything related to Practical Matters within Age Life Balance. Over the next weeks I’ll be publishing several blog posts on [...]
Make-up to turn up my brightness
Last week, for the first time in my life, I learned how to apply make-up. I’m not saying I’ve never used make-up before, I have and I [...]
Aloe Vera benefits for ageing
This article has been written by Carole Cooney, local Property Investor and Lettings Agent and most recently founder of More Energy at 50 Plus or Any Age [...]
Everybody’s Free (To Wear Sunscreen)
I heard the amazing Baz Lurhman "sunscreen" song on the radio last week. I cannot believe this dates back to 1999 – maybe showing my age, here! [...]
Are you getting enough calcium?
Are you getting enough calcium? This article has been inspired by Nicole Madden,from Completely Nutrition. I’ve heard Nicole speak a number of times and she has a [...]
Personal MOT
Last week I went for a periodic health check. This is a great perk provided by my employer and I’m really grateful for the opportunity for this [...]
Embrace Ageing – mindset is key!
This "Embrace Ageing" guest blog has been written by Anita Duwel, owner of Love the Life You Live and Aging with Vitality and co-owner of Health SAVVY. She's [...]
Finding my Tribe – Ageing with purpose
'Finding a tribe' - a sense of belonging - can be important. While sometimes it’s great to forge ahead on your own, following your own path, it [...]
Good oral health benefits ageing & longevity
National Smile Month started this week! If you’re not aware, it’s the largest & longest-running campaign to promote good oral health. Between 13th May and 13th June [...]
Awe & wonder to keep youthful
One of the Age Life Balance Words of Wisdom tips for keeping youthful, is looking at things with childlike wonder. Often when we’re in the thick of [...]
Sound Bath – a calming, restorative experience
Sound Bath – a calming, restorative experience This Sunday afternoon was not a typical one for us. My daughter and I went to a Sound Bath. I [...]
Time out
Time out I’m not sure the last time I felt this relaxed. It’s Good Friday afternoon and we’re sat in my dad’s garden in Devon. The sun [...]
13 reasons why I love my new eyes
13 reasons why I love my new eyes It’s been 7 months now since I had corrective eye surgery. Prior to my surgery, I had very poor [...]