Tag: mental health
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No more excuses! Apps and tech to help you build an exercise habit
A roundup of what I’ve been writing about this month Have you tried using apps to help improve your well-being? Having recently marked my first year of writing for MUO as a wellness writer, I have certainly sampled the great and the not-so-good examples. This month I uncovered one of the very best examples of…
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Exploring New Technology: Apple, Audible, Apps
This month I’ve been writing about the new Apple Music Classical and Audible Spatial Audio services, as well as exploring some of the best apps and tech for well-being This month has been spent exploring new audio-visual delights. First, I wrote about the new Apple Music Classical service for MUO. Here’s what you need to know about…
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How a New Apple Watch Inspired a Health Journey and a Few Thousand Words on Wellness
A Roundup of Recent Well-Being Articles My trusty Apple Watch gave up the ghost recently. Not ideal for a wellness writer. But the real pain was in finishing an intensive exercise routine, only to find all of the metrics reading 0. Buying a replacement (Apple Watch SE) opened my eyes to how much these amazing…
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From Blue Monday to True Faith
Self help and self care: articles to help you feel positive in 2023 I don’t succumb to the media-led nonsense that is Blue Monday. To me, it is and will always be a brilliant New Order single. Tell me how do I feel Tell me now how should I feel New Order – Blue Monday…
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Reflections and Resources for Your Christmas Season
A collection of articles to see you through the holiday season For many of us, the Christmas holidays are a time to relax and reflect on another year’s passing. However, it’s a time laden with so much expectation and tradition that some can struggle. For those who find the holiday season tough going, please hang…
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How Can Tech Help to Support Families’ Wellbeing?
The best apps, websites and tech to help your family live a healthy life What tech tools are most helpful for parents to help raise healthy, well-adjusted, resilient children? I’ve spent some time this month pondering some answers to this question. Most parents and carers are justifiably wary of social media, apps, and games. Too much…
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10 Rules for Learning to Think Positively and Live a Happy Life
Training your brain to focus on the positive is one of the best ways to tackle the misery when negative thoughts drag you down. Here are ten ways to programme a positive mind and create happiness in your life. 1. Actively Think Positive Thoughts Sounds obvious, right? But it’s much easier said than done. Yet…
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Wellness for Women
Advice and support for women at all stages of life Many women seek advice and support from family, friends or trusted colleagues when they have health issues or need support. However, there are times when this just isn’t possible or appropriate. There are many sources of help, advice, and support readily available if you own…
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10 Reasons Why Birdwatching Might Just Save Your Life
Modern life is so busy that it can be easy to forget to take time out to enjoy nature. Here are some reasons why slowing down and taking in the natural world through birdwatching might benefit your well-being Yesterday I saw a bullfinch in my garden. No photographic evidence, alas, but it reminded me of…
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The Importance of Well-Being
What I’ve learned as a wellness writer so far… and how it has changed my life Two months ago I was fortunate enough to start writing about wellness and technology for MUO.com, one of the largest online technology publications on the web. With millions of visitors each month, it is a privilege to be on…
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