The importance of consistency in daily life is a topic that has been spoken about tirelessly. Though it may seem like the point has been exhausted and “consistency is key” may have become a bit of a platitude, its importance does not diminish. Though difficult, taking the time to construct consistent routines or behaviours has […]
Consider the word “prayer”. What comes to mind? Many of us will immediately jump to religion – for some of us that may provide comfort and for some it could be off-putting. Regardless of your spiritual inclination, prayer can benefit anyone and everyone. Ask yourself about your conception of God and what you consider that […]
Habits can be difficult to form, but we’ve all heard the old platitude of “consistency is key”. Though it can be frustrating to hear when we’re struggling to keep up a habit, it’s undeniably true. This is due to a biological phenomenon called neuroplasticity. The brain is malleable, or “plastic”, similarly to when any plastic […]
Whether or not you consider yourself to be a creative person, everybody has an imagination that they make use of on a daily basis. The imagination is an incredibly powerful tool that can profoundly affect your mental wellbeing, whether that’s positively or maladaptively. Harnessing the power of your imagination for good can significantly improve your […]
It’s very easy as human beings for us to become trapped in our own minds. We get stressed, we ruminate, we struggle to be present. This is a perfectly natural part of life that most of us will not be able to help. That being said, being caught up in your own head too often […]
Inflammation is a common ailment that affects many of us in our 50’s. It is defined as an autoimmune disease that occurs when your immune system attempts to fight off bacteria and viruses that are not present in your body, thereby acting as though normal tissue is infected and causing damage. It can cause a […]
Guided visualisation, otherwise known as guided imagery, involves “concentrating on a specific object, sound, or experience in order to calm your mind”. It is a type of meditation in which rather than focusing on our immediate surroundings, our breath or our experience of sitting in our bodies, we create an imaginary setting or scenario to […]
Marriage can be a beautiful thing. The promise to be united with one person in a meaningful partnership for the rest of your life is the ultimate display of love between two individuals. Despite this being the case, it’s evident that divorce is an incredibly common occurrence. An estimated 40% – 50% of all first […]
Hey, my name is Kirsty Marshall. I am passionate about health and fitness. Being diagnosed with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME*) at 9 years old and suffering for 7 years, I have come to value the gift of health. Today, I’ve been fortunate to turn my journey and passion into a thriving profession. Since 2010 I’ve been working as […]
In this day and age, a large portion of our lives are lived on the internet. Many of us dread that weekly screen time notification that lets us know just how much time we’ve spent staring at our phones! Though technology is essential, spending too much of our time on Facebook and Instagram can have […]