Focus on Fats
Essential fats are crucial but cannot be made by the body so food sources and supplements – often ideally a mix of both – are how we maintain healthy levels. So what are considered essential fats?
Perimenopause – what the F is happening?
Finally it seems that it is becoming more acceptable for women (and men) to discuss the menopause and maybe more importantly that seemingly crazy time before your periods end forever (which can last up to 10 years) yep, Perimenopause.
It is a time that can be truly debilitating for some women and leave you wondering what the F is happening to you? Your boyfriend, husband, partner could also be wondering the same so its not a bad idea to try and understand a little bit about what is actually happening to the body in perimenopause, the symptoms (weird and frankly not wonderful) and what you can do about it to give yourself a fighting chance of feeling like the best version of you.
When lifestyle changes are needed what really determines your ability or willingness to change?
It is likely that we have all, at some point, experienced the feeling that something needs to change in our lives. In some cases we may have been told that we need to change because something is threatening our health, career, relationship on some level. We know, intrinsically, that without addressing the concerns, making some changes our physical and emotional wellbeing will suffer and possibly that of the people closest to us.
Yet we still don’t make the changes. Why?
Can what I eat really help to cope with anxiety?
At the beginning of the first lockdown there was some evidence to suggest that anxiety levels dropped slightly and as people focused on adapting to the situation and creating some new routines, wellness bounced back. Sadly as the pandemic continues and we are living through our third lockdown in the UK, anxiety is on the rise again.
Most of us are aware that there are basic things we need in order to feel well and elevate our mood on a daily basis. Things like sleeping well, exercise, feeling a sense of purpose with our work, social contact but also time for some personal space and reflection. What might not be as obvious is the connection between our diet, energy levels and our general mood.
Living with intent and setting intentions
A former boss once told me that goals are all well and good but it is important to remember to enjoy the journey.
The point is that if we are so focused on the ultimate goal lots of things can fall by the wayside in the singular pursuit of those goals. Relationships, friendships, pleasure, fun just for the sake of fun, learning, exploring, relaxing, reflecting, observing what’s around us. It can all past by in a blur when we live on autopilot in the pursuit of a goal.
Employee engagement and the impact on Wellness Programmes
Encouraging the workforce to take responsibility for their health on a personal, social and environmental level is key to creating a wider and more impactful result from Wellness Programmes launched within corporate organisations. This is where a Health or Wellness Coach can make a significant difference to employee wellbeing.