Yep, that's the one. The insidious #GoodVibesOnly, faux-content feeling that emanates from all manner of social media pages. But how could positivity be toxic?! I hear you ask. Easily, as it turns out. Really, really easily. On the whole, positivity is just that: positive. It is generally nothing but a good thing to embrace your … Continue reading Notes on Toxic Positivity
There's a lot of talk in the worlds of wellness and wellbeing lately about CBD oils. Springing up as if from nowhere, suddenly they're being pitched as the cure for all ills – CBD oil as a cure for anxiety, CBD oils as pain relief, even talk of CBD oil as a cure for cancer. … Continue reading Product Review: CBD Oils
Most guides to mindfulness, self-care and wellbeing make some mention of meditation. It appears in all manner of how-to lists, but often the advice only stretches as far as putting on some distractingly chill music and simply "focusing" or "being in the moment". Which is about as handy as telling someone who feels like garbage … Continue reading 5 Meditation tips for the easily distracted
Lots of things that are good for you seem to be very expensive. I'm still not 100% sure what spirulina or maca root powder do or why people put them in smoothies all the time, but they are on my mental list of "things I've heard are good for me that are too expensive to … Continue reading How natural light boosts mental and physical wellbeing
Wellness and wellbeing have become real buzz words in recent years, and their rise in popularity is long overdue. Whether we’re talking about healthy eating, physical wellness or all-important psychological wellbeing, there are campaigns and hashtags popping up for pretty much every occasion. The thing with “wellness” as a concept is that it’s not always … Continue reading 5 Easy-to-adopt wellness habits