Kindness Vs Politeness
For the American environmentalist and Professor David W. Orr, "the planet does not need more successful people. But it does desperately needs people of moral…
Grown-ups can ‘Play Well’, too!
Are you still having fun in your midlife? Our society tends to dismiss play for adults. Most of the time we are so absorbed by…
Mindful Crochet: One Stitch At A Time
All you need is a hook and some colourful yarn to lose yourself in craft therapy and let the good vibes in. Yes, the familiar…
S.O.S. Vaginal Dryness
Who said we can't have sex when we get older? Yes, we can still enjoy it in spite of our hormonal alterations. We're going to…
Enjoy Running In Your 50s
It's never too late to start running. It's open to everyone of all ages, all abilities and shapes. But once you hit your 40s or…
Lessons in Loaf: Baking Bread 2.0
It's about hands, heart and mind coming together. It involves the whole of you. Baking is a craft. But also a great mindfulness exercise. All…
Flatten Your Tummy with the Hula Hoop
Looking for an alternative way to tone up your tummy and take inches off your waistline? Then grab your hoop, start spinning and re-connect with…
The Humble Soap Bar strikes back
There is no doubt that beauty products can impact our environment in many negative ways. The harsh chemicals used in the manufacture of shampoos, shower…
6 Organic Pillows to Spend a Night With
Did you sleep well last night? If not, maybe it's time to reconsider not only your daily routine but even the pillow you use. It…
Let’s Re-Brand the Menopause
Whether you are dealing with mood swing, sleepless nights, palpitations, hot flushes and brain fog or be one of the 20% of women who is…
Grey Pride: Live And Let Dye Die
Is grey hair having a spotlight moment? On social media, there are plenty of gorgeous silver-haired women who look beautiful, sassy and confident. Well-known figures…
The Beautiful Mess Effect
Feeling uncomfortable showing your weaknesses? Don’t worry, believe it or not, people tend to like you more when you are vulnerable and imperfect. Exposing what…
The Novel Cure, How Books Can Save Your life
Have you ever heard about Bibliotherapy? It's a practice Ella Berthoud and Susan Elderkin know very well. "It's the art of recommending fiction for life's…
More than just a Yoga retreat
If you’re partial to a bit of yoga and it’s an integral part of your existence perhaps you might be interested in combining it with…
How Kintsugi can mend your scars
What happens when your best china hits the floor, bursting into a thousand pieces? What a mist of sorrow, anger and regret, when thinking that…