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Author: Helen Calvert
Mindfulness | The No Bullsh*t Guide to Being in the Moment
Welcome to episode 19. Being in the moment is one of those phrases we can put in the ‘easier said than done’ category. We all know that ‘being in the moment’ or being ‘mindful’ is something we should be practicing in our daily lives but the truth is we’re often too busy to notice or…
Christmas Wishes
For my last blog post of 2021, there are a few things that I wish I could magic into your Christmas stockings this year. If I was able to send Twelve Days of Christmas wishes to each and every one of you, this is what I would send (sing it with me. Yes it does…
Ditch the Negative Self Talk
If you have been listening to my podcast or following me for a while you will know that I am a huge advocate of positive self talk. The way we speak to ourselves, the way we talk about ourselves, can be the silver bullet for improving our confidence and our self esteem. So okay, you…
Recognition | The No Bullsh*t Guide to recognising how far you have already come
Do you find it hard to reflect back on your achievements and to celebrate your success? If you do, you’re not alone. In episode 18 of The No Bullshit Guide to a Happier Life, I explain why reflection and recognition of your achievements (big and small) is so important to personal growth, but how our…
A Calmer Christmas – Part 3
If you are the person who is responsible for ensuring your family has a wonderful Christmas – or any Christmas at all – the run up to the festivities can be enormously stressful. Fear not though – I have some top tips for binning the festive overwhelm and even potentially enjoying the whole thing! This…
A Calmer Christmas – Part 2
If you are the person who is responsible for ensuring your family has a wonderful Christmas – or any Christmas at all – the run up to the festivities can be enormously stressful. Fear not though – I have some top tips for binning the festive overwhelm and even potentially enjoying the whole thing! This…
Life’s Tool Kit | The No Bullsh*t Guide to a happier life
Welcome to episode 17. Today we’re talking about the metaphorical tools we all need on hand to lead a balanced and happy life. This episode is not about good habits, strict routines or consistency. From my experience, forcing these things upon yourself often leads to de-motivation and self-criticism – neither of which are helpful. Instead,…
A Calmer Christmas – Part 1
I have some top tips for binning the festive overwhelm and even potentially enjoying the whole thing!
How our home can help our mental health
For this week’s blog I have a guest contributor, Amy Newton of Amy Newton Interiors, who is focusing on how we can improve our home environment in the autumn to support our mental health. Amy is passionate about creating beautiful and functional spaces tailored to suit your personal needs, style and budget. She believes that…
Life Goals | The No Bullsh*t Guide to Life Goals
Welcome to episode 16. Are you one for setting so called ‘life goals’? There’s no right or wrong answer to this as everyone is different, but today I’m talking about how having a plan for something you want to achieve can be good for keeping you focused when life throws up its inevitable twists and…