9 changes to make when you’re stuck in a rut
Stuck in a rut? Finding it difficult to get your groove back? We all have these moments that creep up on us when we least expect it. Being stuck and feeling like you can’t claw yourself out of it is an awful feeling. Whatever the reason for you feeling like this - relationships, work, physical or mental health - it’s normal for us to have off days! The strategies outlined in this article will prevent this feeling from lingering.
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Could a life coach help you?
A life coach is someone who partners with you to assist you to achieve your goals. Some people are sceptical and others believe it in more than traditional therapies. However, there are some questions you should ask before receiving coaching from someone...
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Day spa do's and don’ts
A day spa offers a variety of services focused on improving a client’s health, beauty and relaxation through a variety of personal care treatments. This services can include massages, nails, facials, body treatments and beauty services, which may include manicures, pedicures and spray tans. Different to your typical beauty salon, a day spa often combines hair and beauty salon with spa services. Here are the things you need to know before heading to a day spa for some relaxation.
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How to avoid stress at Christmas time
We often tell ourselves that December is the most wonderful time of year. It's Christmas. It's the holiday season. There's plenty to see and do. There's sales in the shops... but it can be stressful. This article includes six tips to help reduce your stress levels during the silly season, so that you can power through and make the most of your holidays season!
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Choosing the best retreat for you
Whatever your goal is, there are plenty of different retreats to suit all kinds of outcomes depending what you’re looking for. You may be trying to learn something new about yourself, to challenge yourself in a different environment or to achieve full relaxation and a well-deserved break.
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Kids personal trainers – what you should know
Kids personal trainers are fast becoming very popular and it’s not surprising given that we’re living in a world where childhood obesity and juvenile type 2 diabetes rates are on the rise. In fact, in 2014/15 a survey found that 1 in 9 children in New Zealand, aged between 2 and 14 years old, are obese and a further 22% of the kids surveyed are overweight.
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5 barriers to stopping smoking and how to overcome them
Chances are you’ve tried to stop smoking in the past so you know that during your quit journey you may experience setbacks and hurdles. Just keep in mind though that many people have traveled this road and succeeded in becoming smoke free for good. You need to prepare yourself for any challenge; it’s helpful to know what you’re up against. This article discusses five common barriers to quitting smoking and how to overcome each one.
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