ByGuest Posts
Most children are much more active than adults. It’s hard to keep up with kids, even if you’re in peak condition. It involves not only your physical strength, but mental stamina to keep them entertained. If you’re having trouble finding a way to keep your overactive child busy, here are some great ways you can…
ByJulia Chi
I am sitting in a cafe surrounded by many Spaniards who have been doing a marathon mountain walk – much chat has been engaged in about me wearing no shoes…! My Spanish conversation may end up a tad limited I fear – I have become the master at explaining my love of being barefoot –…
ByCatherine Green
There has been some talk online about how to alleviate boredom at home during lockdown. I cannot understand how you could possibly be bored at home! During the past four weeks since our school officially closed, my daughters and I have been busy decorating the living room, working in the garden, walking the dog, playing…
ByGuglielminotti Trivel
Never I thought that one day I would experience a pandemic, even less a fake one! Life is unpredictable and it certainly is right now while I am writing in Spring 2020. It has been just over two months since the so called ‘lockdown’ has started in UK and I have been experiencing all sorts…
ByCarrie Beleno
Now that the human race has slowed to a crawl, I hope that you see what I see… ~ People are collecting food and offering it for free. ~ Restaurant owners are feeding needy children and families. ~ Clients and patrons are supporting small business owners, even while said businesses are closed. ~ Parents are…
ByRobyn Harris
So, my message is that whatever you’re feeling, it’s ok. The situation we find ourselves in at the moment is far from normal and so if you feel that you’ve lost your sense of balance, that’s perfectly natural. But there are things you can do to support yourself, you don’t have to do it alone,…
ByCatherine Green
I joined the social network for A Chronic Voice because I needed to find people who understand what life is like with chronic pain. Today I have written a post to show my experience of living with a chronic pain disorder. Click here to find other blog posts from fellow chronic pain sufferers, or #spoonies…
ByRobyn Harris
Some further ways to support yourself at this time are: make sure you keep hydrated – our body uses more water in times of stress uncertainty is exhausting so make sure you get plenty of good quality rest don’t put any expectations on yourself – take one day at a time, or even one hour…
ByCatherine Green
Are you feeling stressed right now? Worried about Covid-19, worrying about family members and friends that are key workers? Worrying for your elderly parents and relatives? Yes, me too. There has already been loss within my circles. I am sad for friends who are struggling, I miss seeing my mum, I miss seeing my friends…
ByRobyn Harris
These feelings can become overwhelming and between this and the current ‘lockdown’ restrictions, we can feel, metaphorically, like we’re ‘drowning’ or ‘struggling to breathe’. If this resonates for you, I invite you to try some breathing exercises, or to use this tapping technique to help yourself feel more comfortable. If you find yourself feeling lost,…
ByRobyn Harris
Having taken some time out (see Part 1) I now feel more grounded and centred again. This means that I feel I have a more solid base from which to create and to Be, both for myself and for my practice. I have used this creativity to make some new posts – and even videos,…
ByGuglielminotti Trivel
Life is a beach and then you fry … Life always knows best, doesn’t it? How many times have you found yourself totally caught out when you thought you had it all planned and sorted out? Or worked for years towards a goal that you thought would make a huge change in your life just…