
Lockdown Valentines
We need things to look forward to.
For couples, Valentines Day is something to make special this year to lighten lockdown. What are you finding to look forward to?
We need things to look forward to.
For couples, Valentines Day is something to make special this year to lighten lockdown. What are you finding to look forward to?
According to YouGov, only a quarter of people keep their New Year’s resolutions. If your resolution was to take more exercise and get fitter, lockdown is making that even harder. And the weather in the UK doesn’t help either. But don’t grab the duvet and bury your head, there are ways to motivate yourself to stick to your resolutions…..
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Continue readingAs we enter another phase of rolling #lockdowns perhaps the way to get through these dark days is to do some of the things that give you pleasure on holiday, but do them at home……
Continue readingIt is so important for our mental health to have positive connections with others and that includes work colleagues, but it’s difficult if you are working from home or socially distancing on site…….
Continue readingDon’t hold back from connecting with your friends because of unhelpful beliefs. Adopt more realistic ones and as the nights draw in, take the initiative to get in touch.
Continue readingAs we approach some form of #lockdown again, I’ve been reflecting on what worked for me last time and what I would do differently this time around….
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