BALANCE
Some Simple Ways To Make A Wedding Less Stressful
Est. Reading Time: 4 minutesWeddings are famously stressful to plan for, but this doesn’t actually mean that they have to be. If you are planning a wedding and you want to try and make sure it goes to plan, but that it is also not so stressful throughout, there are a lot of things you might want to bear in mind here. If you can do the following, you should find that you are going to have a much less stressful wedding, and that it really makes a huge difference to your whole experience, so let’s take a look right now.
Simple Tips for Keeping Your Teeth Healthy Every Day
Est. Reading Time: 6 minutesParents want their little ones to adopt healthy habits as soon as they can walk, and nowhere is there greater emphasis than personal hygiene.
HOW TO MANAGE THE CLOCKS SPRINGING FORWARD
Est. Reading Time: 6 minutesTwice a year when the clocks change, we are inundated with questions and parents asking what they can do. Although the spring clock change can play havoc with our bodies (an increase in heart attacks and strokes the day after this happen) but it can really help you if you have a little one who likes waking before 5am!
Imposter Syndrome – Do you feel like an imposter?
Est. Reading Time: 5 minutesImposter syndrome and the anxiety surrounding that feeling of ‘Imposter Syndrome’ is something I still hear a lot of people talk about in one way or another and I I have a view on it that may differ to others, but I would love you to hear me out and see if I can help you adjust your own perspective of what it means to be an imposter!
THE POWER OF 10 MINUTE WORKOUT
The Power of 10 Minute workouts Should busy mums be embracing shorter workouts to get better results? Mum and personal trainer Jenny Francis-Townson investigates WE know the power of regular exercise in transforming our physical and mental wellbeing. But when you...
SURVIVING THE SUMMER HOLIDAYS BY SARIE TAYLOR
Est. Reading Time: 5 minutesSarie Taylor shares her advice for surviving the summer holiday juggle!
Sarah Jayne Dunn & Jon Smith: On Creating more time with your family outdoors
Est. Reading Time: 22 minutesIt can be hard to find balance in life when we are so busy with all the other things that we have to juggle. One thing that has stood out since starting BROOD, is just how many of us are constantly looking for more ways to try switch off and spend quality time as a family. It’s also clear that we all want to incorporate ways to exercise into our weekly routine and encourage our kids to be active and outdoors too, but it can be hard to fit it in when there is only so many hours in the day! So, with a new sport activity sweeping exciting across the UK – Padel – we just had to find out what all the hype was all about, and to see if it was an activity that would fit into family life.
Recharge Through Nature’s Medicine: Cacao Ceremonies
Est. Reading Time: 25 minutesCacao ceremonies have gained popularity for their potential physical, emotional, spiritual, and mental benefits, all of which can contribute to a deeper connection with oneself, enhanced creative flow, self-expression, and self-acceptance. Here’s a breakdown of these benefits:
Improve your Mood with your Food
Est. Reading Time: 7 minutesOctober, the month of spookiness and seasonal changes. I can’t tell you how many time I’ve discussed the weather with clients over the past month. A strange sentence to begin with, I know, but bear with… There’s been a definite shift in temperature and autumnal days…
Sarie Taylor: Overwhelm
Est. Reading Time: 11 minutesFeeling overwhelmed? Our resident Psychotherapist gives us some tips to reduce our stress and anxiety when it comes to a parent juggling work and family life.
IS GUILT A GIVEN WHEN YOU ARE A WORKING PARENT?
Est. Reading Time: 4 minutesWhen I started to really see that my feelings of guilt came from the thoughts I had about myself, I started to see guilt as a wonderful alarm and indicator for me to actually lower my expectations of myself, relieve the pressure and be much more patient and compassionate with myself! It is simply and indicator that our thoughts have gone off in an unhelpful direction.
REMIND YOURSELF WHAT MATTERS BY ASHLEIGH GUTHRIE
© BROOD MAGAZINERemind Yourself of What Matters As I sit here and breathe deeply, sipping my tea, eating a morning pastry, I am reminded of the importance of taking time to pause. Questions swirling through my mind, “Who are you beneath the fast paced ‘doingness’ of...
DO YOU NEED TO INCREASE YOUR SELF-ESTEEM AND CONFIDENCE, OR ARE YOU PERFECTLY IMPERFECT?
Need to increase your self esteem and confidence, or are you perfectly imperfect?Confidence and self esteem are talked about so much, and thats usually because we are looking for an answer on how to improve ours! If you look up what these actually mean you will find...
SARIE TAYLOR: Procrastination; does it stop us from getting where we want to be?
PROCRASTINATION; DOES IT STOP US GETTING WHERE WE WANT TO BE?It's September and routines are changing again, a time to find our feet with a new schedule again, and maybe get all the things done we haven’t managed to do during the summer. Easy? Or is it? Maybe you find...
How children can enrich your spiritual path
How children can enrich your spiritual path.The beginning of my spiritual journey was one spent in solitude, I loved creating my own temple space within my living room, I meditated within the forest at the back of my home, I travelled globally...
What others think of us is actually none of our business…
What others think of us is actually none of our business…This is something that I continually remind myself and my clients of. We can spend so much of our time and energy on worrying about other peoples opinions, as well as the general opinions and expectations of...
The benefits of Positive Self Talk
SARIE TAYLOR: READER’s QUESTIONS
READER'S QUESTIONSThis month we wanted to answer a couple of reader's questions. Thank you for your submissions and we hope you find these answers helpful! How to be empathic to someone who is going through high anxiety without it triggering you or making you feel too...
4 Simple ways to reset when you’re feeling burnt out and overwhelmed
ASHLEIGH GUTHRIE. IMAGE © TOM PITFIELD PHOTOGRAPHYONE OF MY FAVOURITE PIECES OF ADVICE FOR CREATIVE PRODUCTIVITY IS, “IF YOUR MIND IS EMPTY READ, IF YOUR MIND IS FULL WRITE.” KNOWING WHEN TO REST AND WHEN TO ACT THROUGHOUT THE DIFFERENT CYCLES OF THE MONTH AND...
Sarie Taylor – Coach and mum of two
Est. Reading Time: 11 minutesSUCCESSFUL MUMPRENEUR SARIE TAYLOR, IS A PARENT TO A 15 YEAR OLD WITH ANOTHER ON THE WAY
Effortless Hair Ideas for Busy Mums: Mother’s Day Edition
Est. Reading Time: 4 minutesEffortless Hair Ideas for Busy Mums: Mother’s Day is the perfect time to treat yourself, even when balancing a busy schedule. These simple, low-maintenance hairstyles will help you look and feel your best, whether you’re heading out for a family celebration or enjoying a cosy day at home.
Mother’s Day Gift Guide for Busy Dads or Partners
Mother’s Day Gift Guide for Busy Dads or Partners By Nicola Wood, Founder of Hair Made EasiMother’s Day is the perfect time to show your wife or partner how much you appreciate her, especially when juggling family life. If you’re looking for thoughtful yet practical...
Leftover Easter Chocolate BARK Smash!
Est. Reading Time: 7 minutesI just wanted to share a little recipe that I’ve made with my kids, to get rid of the left over Easter egg chocolate that sits in the cupboard calling your name every time you walk past! It’s a chocolate bark smash full of lots of healthy ingredients that the kids will love to add along the way.
Simple Tips for Keeping Your Teeth Healthy Every Day
Est. Reading Time: 6 minutesParents want their little ones to adopt healthy habits as soon as they can walk, and nowhere is there greater emphasis than personal hygiene.
