In today’s digital world, computers, tablets and smart phones are unavoidable. Some believe that technology offers many benefits, such as instant access to educational resources. Others however see the rise of screen time as a concern, fearing that their children’s health and development will be negatively impacted.
The start of the year can prompt many people to try something new. It can also be a time of the year when people make a commitment to change their eating or perhaps loosing weight.
What mum has time for self care? Trying to be a good mum, cater to everyone’s needs, be a good wife/partner, daughter, friend, remembering to message everyone back, ensure the whole family get their five a day, drink enough water, get your work done, ensure all school requirements are met and so on and so on…where is the time for self care?
The term is well under way and you are crossing off the days until half term. The general vibe might be a little sluggish, you are having trouble getting everyone going in the morning, and you are trying to dodge the numerous bugs going around school and work.
Modern employers are quickly realising that the old-school method of drilling workers to keep their heads down and “just work” no longer adds to the overall productivity of a company. Instead, flexible working hours and regular breaks are the names of the game. But why?
Lack of sleep is a real issue for many of us. If you have ever suffered from insomnia or have struggled to sleep regularly for any reason then you will be aware of how difficult it can make the rest of your life
So why have a fitness tracker? What are the benefits to wearing one of these around your wrist? For me, it doubles as a watch, so I find that useful – but mostly I use it to keep an eye on how many steps I’m getting through.
Being a new mum is hard: you’re knee-deep in nappies, vomit, and googly-eyed family members constantly. While all this can be fun at first, it can soon get tiring and the aches and pains start to kick in.