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Entertainment for the COVID Lockdown

The following is a collection of entertainment for the COVID Lockdown. We’ve been going through lockdown for quite a long time now, and it looks like some level of it may continue for more time to come. If you are starting to run out of ways to keep yourself entertained, here are some ideas to […]

Free Fitness Activities for Lockdown

Keeping fit is essential, which is why I have put together a list of free fitness activities to help you get through the lockdown. It can be hard to exercise by yourself, so using videos (including streaming videos live) can help you keep to a fitness routine. To keep yourself going, set your routine and […]

Life hacks: do any of these actually work?

Everyone has a tip or trick which gives them that OMG moment. Mine was when I learned how to properly use an OXO cube and I’ve been cooking for years! But what about other hacks and tips you can find on the web? Do any of them really work or are they just time filling, […]

Quarantine stereotypes? Which kind are you?

Are you one of these these crazy lock down lunatics? YouTube phenomenon, Dude Perfect, has put together an hilarious take on every type of quarantiner (is that even a word?) and dedicated it to all the front line workers risking their lives to save ours. Mine? Almost shaved my head. And not for charity. True […]

Motivation? Even pro athletes need a push

Let’s face it, getting motivated can be tricky. Especially when it could mean getting out of our pyjamas. Motivational gurus and talking heads will preach about how to unlock secrets to push you forward. For the most part it’s white noise signalling the same message – ‘it’s within you, you just have to find it’. And […]

Love For The People – Angel By My Side (NHS Charity Single)

Raising money for the NHS Charities COVID-19 Appeal ‘Love for the people’ have written a beautiful song called ‘Angel by my side’ to acknowledge the great care and support NHS and frontline workers are giving to us, our friends and our families in our greatest time of need. ‘Love for the people’ are two unsigned […]

May 18: Mental Health Awareness Day – what gets you out of bed?

We are approaching Mental Health Awareness Day on May 18. But it’s always time to hear honest, positive stories on how to overcome negative feelings when times are tough. Mental health is not always pretty, but it is human. 1 in 4 of us will experience mental health issues during our lifetime, and there are […]

Probably Tomfoolery – it’s the era of realisation

This is a fabulous bit of modern poetry called The Great Realisation by British artist and poet, Probably Tomfoolery. He is a brilliant visual storyteller, who creates masterpieces for our time. Told as a retrospective bedtime story to his young children, this is a captivating and realistic interpretation of where we are currently. He reflects […]

What this felt like to me…

I struggle to breathe, My chest is tight, Millions of thoughts I’m trying to fight. My throat feels strangled, I don’t know what to do, How did this happen so out of the blue? I must calm down, I must stay in control, I cannot let all my emotions start taking their toll. I hide […]