Tag: writer
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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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Resources for Dyslexia Awareness Week 2022
Breaking through barriers to reading, learning, and success. It’s Dyslexia Awareness Week 2022, and this year’s theme of Breaking Through Barriers is appropriate, since dyslexia is still too much of a barrier to success for too many. Dyslexia is a neurological difference. It affects people in different ways and to different degrees of severity. Although…
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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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Good Advice for Kindle Readers
With Amazon Prime Day upon us again, you might be tempted to pick up a bargain Kindle. Here are some sources of advice to help you make the most of your device I’ve been busy writing and updating articles for Make Use Of on various aspects of Kindle ownership. Here are my articles: 10 Kindle…
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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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How to Help a Nervous Pup to Gain Confidence
Lessons learned as a nervous dog learned to cope with the world Have you ever met a nervous dog? You may not know it even if you have. They’re often trying so hard to be good when out in public that the sheer effort exhausts them. You won’t have seen the manic joy that results…
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