“Waste no more time arguing about what a good man should be. Be one.” - Marcus Aurelius. After reading and learning about Stoicism and implementing some of their wisdom in my life, I can assure you it has helped me live a better and more balanced life: from how to treat myself (being connected ...

Title: Stillness is the Key Author: Ryan Holiday Year: 2020 Publisher: Profile Books Ltd "It is by stillness that the ball slows down so that we might hit it. Stillness allows us to persevere. To succeed. It is the key that unlocks genius, happiness, meaning." -Ryan Holiday. The American ...

Taking the plunge to trade out the comfort of an indoor pool for the unpredictability of open water swimming is really brave. While they require similar skills, they have drastically different safety concerns. When making this transition, safety and equipment is the most important thing to research ...

More and more people are discovering the benefits of yoga. Not only is it great for our bodies, it also encompasses mindfulness, which has been proven to have strong links to mental wellness too. If you’re a yoga instructor wanting to open your own studio, you’ll need to be clued up on how to ...

Thomas Carlyle said, “He who has health has hope, and he who has hope, has everything.” This is true, but sometimes it's hard to keep ourselves healthy and in good shape, not just physically but mentally. That's why, in this article I'll share ways you can implement and practice to have a better ...

Mornings lay the foundation for the rest of your day. Creating a positive morning routine helps accomplish more with less energy expended. Once done, everything starts falling into place without too much internal bickering of thoughts when your morning is steady. It is also important to be ...

Are you always shocked as you scrape the bottom of the pick ‘n’ mix bag before the rolling credits whilst thinking to yourself “I’m still hungry”? Well, this is an example of mindless eating, a detrimental practice to your healthy eating goals! Instead, we should practice its exact opposite: ...

Mindful eating is not new and it has proven, with its longevity, that it is in no way a fad diet. Many people have adopted the lifestyle for many years due to its suggested health benefits and association with the mindful thinking of Zen Buddhism. The current times have given many of us the chance ...

The health of your gut can have a huge knock-on effect on the rest of your health and wellbeing. When your gut is unhealthy, it’s not uncommon to suffer from poor skin, reduced immune system response, poor mental health, and even an increased risk of cancer. Humans have between 300-500 different ...

We all need something uplifting these days. With our usual round of entertainment perhaps not yet fully available to us, many are turning to new hobbies (or reviving old ones). Why not learn to create amazing experiences through the art of cooking? Preparing a dish is not just beneficial for better ...