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SUCCESS IS SITTING UP STRAIGHT:POSE CAN IMPROVE SELF-CONFIDENCE IN CHILDREN Adopting a dominant pose like sitting straight up can improve self-confidence in children and help them feel better at school, a study has concluded. Researchers from Germany had 108 fourth-grade students complete psychological tests after either adopting power poses or less dominant and less assured bearings. The…
CONTENT IN THE TIME OF COVID BY CAT LOUD I want to talk about creativity. We are all content providers. From our Instagrams, to Facebook accounts, we have got into the habit of living public lives, creating material for the purpose of making people laugh, think and feel. Social media was created based on these…
HOW TO ILLNESS PROOF YOUR HOME: 9 POWERFUL WAYS TO STAY HEALTHY Getting sick is no fun. And with the recent pandemic of COVID-19, it’s even more imperative that we take a little extra time to keep our spaces extra sanitary. Doing so helps to prevent many germs and bad bacterias from taking hold of our immune…
LIFE SAVING APP BARBERTALK CREATED BY THE LIONS BARBERS Its Mental Health Awarenesses Week and the hair industry has been shut down for weeks already with weeks to go! Not only does the nation need a good haircut, but the hairstylists have been stripped of their skill, passion and the ability to connect with 100’s…
WHAT HAPPENS NOW? PODCAST – Mike Oldham In mid-March, Mike Oldham started a brand-new role as Event Director for an international events company in South London. He lost his job the same day. As the COVID-19 crisis took hold, the events industry was plunged into disarray. Mike’s new employers couldn’t afford to keep him on,…
SIMPLE WAYS TO KEEP YOUR KIDS ENTERTAINED DURING SCHOOL CLOSURES 2020 has certainly started with an unexpected twist. Typically for this time of year, the weather is getting warmer and the nights are lasting longer, but our doors and plans are remaining firmly shut and sealed. With the outbreak of Covid-19, the government has enforced…
Cheeky Chompers – Great stuff that helps! Cheeky Chompers products are designed by mums who really understand it’s the little things that can make the biggest difference in design and practicality for busy parents. Their 10 attachable and multiuse award winning products are developed by mums as a practical, quality and stylish solution intuitively designed…
Since the UK went in to lockdown, Mini-Epic.com, home of the ultimate online invitation, has seen a huge surge in demand. From taking moderate sales prior to lockdown, Mini-Epic.com have recorded April to be their most successful month to date. Mini-Epic.com is an award-winning online platform where customers can personalise a sensational animated invitation for…
3 ECO-FRIENDLY DIYS TO CRAFT AT HOME Expressing creativity through simple and sustainable handmade crafts is a productive and positive way to relax after long hours of working from home. Rebecca Snowden, Interior Style Advisor at FurnitureChoice.co.uk, shares 3 eco-friendly DIYs that are easy, enjoyable and impactful. DIY Kids Memo Board Focus on interiors has soared…
INTERVIEW WITH JUSTBE FOUNDER GAIL BRYDEN Gail has created JustBe Botanicals, an all natural feel good range that includes multiple award winning skincare, sensory spa treatments, herbal teas and aromatherapy chocolates. Each wellbeing journey starts with the simple question ‘how would you like to feel?’. Using positive intent and our sense of smell, there are…