After seeing both the recent BBC documentary the War on Plastic and Blue Planet, I’ve been horrified to see the impact that single use plastics are having on the environment and on wildlife. A particular statistic that shocked me was that in the UK we throw away around 16.5 billion pieces of single-use plastic cutlery […]
Ever since the first plastic was created by Alexander Parkes in 1862, its use has sky-rocketed – with common household items such as bottles, shopping bags and wet wipes now being relied on for daily use. Our over-reliance on plastic and its devastating impact on the environment is now making global headlines – and reducing […]
You bought your ticket months ago, and you’ve been looking forward to it ever since. There are even rumours the sun might make an appearance! The start of summer means the start of music festival season. So whether you’re getting geared up for Glasto, ready for Reading, or teed up for TRNSMT, here are our […]
Over the years, I’ve come to realise that all aspects of my wellbeing are fully dependent on me. This was a hard thing to accept, particularly when times were difficult, but it’s something that’s definitely helped me prioritise what’s important. And this is especially true when it comes to my physical and mental wellbeing. Do […]
You signed up months ago, followed your training plan and before you know it, there’s only a few days left until your race. While it’s common to feel nervous, there’s plenty you can do in the run up that can help you to prepare and focus on the race ahead, whether you’re running a 5k […]
If you’re a foodie like me, you’ll always be thinking about your next meal; I’m talking about thinking about what you’re having for dinner whilst eating your meal deal at your desk over lunchtime. The frustrating thing is how expensive food shopping seems to have become. This got me thinking about how we can save […]
We’ve all been there – struggling to concentrate and feeling irritable after a lack of sleep. Sometimes you feel like you’re not fully functioning when you’re tired and all you can think of is getting home to your bed. But how bad really is a lack of sleep?The odd late night here and there is […]
Runners, do you ever get the days where you just can’t face it? Do you suffer from a lack of motivation at certain times of the year? For me, my motivational slump often comes in winter – it’s too dark, too cold and too rainy – the reasons for not getting out the door go […]
You might think this is a repeat of all of the information out there already, but understanding the importance of saving is something to learn sooner, rather than later. Yes, there are always going to be things you’d prefer to spend your money on, but starting as early as you can and staying in your […]
The holiday of a lifetime, a gig, a day out with friends, or even just a new episode of your favourite TV programme. It doesn’t matter what it is, we all like something to look forward to. These little (or large) rewards give us something to work towards, and sometimes they can be the very […]
January. It’s a month full of dark mornings, bitterly cold weather, and the joy and warmth of Christmas feels long gone. It can be a particularly difficult month for many of us. Last year, in a bid to combat my own struggles with the gloomiest month of the year, I took up the challenge of […]
Festive party season is here! How do you feel about the event of the season, naughty or nice? Reward Gateway and Perkbox surveys found that although 86% of organisations will host a festive party, 54% of employees don’t look forward to them, and MIND found that 19% of people have pretended to be sick to get […]
