Nobody warns you that you’ll become the strong one in the family. Sometimes it just happens overtime. You’re the reliable one, the one everyone turns to when things go wrong. You hold things together whilst unfortunately having to put your own feelings aside.
At first it can feel manageable, then one day you realise this role became permanent.
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We can underestimate the influence our living space has on our wellbeing. Lighting, temperature and even minor updates to our space can change how we feel. Small changes can create a sense of control and comfort, which is something we all need in our busy, stressful lives.
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Sometimes we measure success by things like, a high-paying job, a big house or expensive items. But there’s a difference between looking successful and feeling secure. Security is quiet, it’s knowing that even if things change, you’ll be alright. Success without security can leave you feeling anxious.
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Major financial decisions don’t usually happen in calm moments. They often occur late at night, after work, tired, when everything finally goes quiet your mind gets loud. On the outside it looks like progress, buying, expanding a business, making moves for your future. On the inside it can feel like pressure, stress and big responsibility.
This stress isn’t talked about enough, because you’re not meant to feel this way by societies standards.
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Often times, the burnout and imbalance start in the mind. It comes with racing thoughts, emotional overwhelm and even mental exhaustion. But sometimes, it can begin in the body. It may show up as fatigue, digestive issues, headaches, bad sleep and an overall sense that something isn’t right. You may tell yourself that you’re fine, but your body disagrees.
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Nowadays, it is far too easy to get stuck in a rut. Taking kids to school, working, driving kids to hobbies and friends’ houses, doing cleaning and cooking while yet trying to find time for yourself and your partner may easily lead to feeling burned out and empty. Is this something that you can relate to? If so, maybe it’s time to change some things in your life so that you can get out of this slump and start having fun again. Here are four things you can do this year to improve your life.
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One of the most visible signs of ageing you get is your skin. Your skin will show your life on it more than you might want it to at times, and the kid you have in your 20s naturally won’t be the skin you live with in your 40s, 50s and beyon, from sagging and wrinkling skin, age spots, dry patches and changes to texture and the presence of dull, lacklustre skin — all visible signs of aging.
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If you feel as though you aren’t as confident as you could be, or if you feel as though you need to try and take steps to improve the way that you feel, then you have come to the right place. This guide will tell you what you can do today to make a huge difference to your mental health.
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Starting a small business (or any business really) can be so exciting and rewarding. But it’s also a big risk, it takes a lot of focus, planning and consistency to keep it up and running. Whether you’re launching something new, or you have an existing business, often success comes down to having the right system, people and tools in place from the get go.
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When thinking about creating your very own dream garden for your family, it doesn’t just stop at what plants you choose or the decor. It’s about making a space that fits your lifestyle, whether you’re parents or single with a dog. Your garden should be a safe space to laugh, relax and host. I promise all it takes is the right essentials, and you can turn your own outdoor area into the sanctuary you’ve been wanting.
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