Guest blog by Nick Acaster who is the Managing Director of the home accessories brand Rugs Direct. Here, he shares his top tips for turning your home into a calming oasis, so you always have somewhere to relax.

When life gets hectic,

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What is your comfort zone?

You often hear the saying ‘stepping out of your comfort zone’, but what is your comfort zone? Why do we happily stay inside our comfort zone even if, deep down, we know it might not be the best place for us to be?

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Is this pandemic having an impact on your mental health?

Before Covid-19, there were more than 264 million people struggling with depression worldwide and this most recent pandemic has undoubtedly increased that statistic. People’s mental health is suffering because of long periods of isolation, the death of loved ones,

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Do you know the difference between an extrovert and an introvert?

For a long time, I had a certain idea about what makes an extrovert or an introvert. My general perception was that extroversion related to how outgoing someone was, and introversion was the same as being shy. However,

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How can positive psychology’s model of wellbeing help you to live a life of happiness and fulfilment?

I help women by guiding and motivating them to create positive, long-lasting changes so that they can live a healthier and happier life. Together, we go on a journey of self-discovery where they create goal-focused solutions,

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Are you feeling lost or stuck and want to make positive long-lasting changes in your life?

The women who come to see me often feel overwhelmed, anxious, lost, stuck in a rut or are experiencing debilitating symptoms of the menopause and are unsure how to find a way forward.

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Have you ever thought of hiring a Wellbeing Life Coach?

Seven years ago, I was feeling stuck in a rut and completely lost. I had absolutely no idea why I was feeling the way I was. But I knew something had to change, because it was having a negative impact on me mentally,

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Is exercise your best friend or your worst enemy?

Up until the age of 34, I was a couch potato. I had just met my husband (21 years ago!). He was a keen sportsman and loved walking, cycling and playing tennis. I was besotted with him, so I wanted to get fit,

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How are you navigating your way through the menopause?

Finding my way through the menopause was a challenging time for me mentally, emotionally and physically. But it doesn’t have to be that way! So, I thought I would share my menopause journey with you and how I rebooted my wellbeing.

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How good are you at building and sustaining your personal boundaries?

Having boundaries in place is a sign of self-respect.

They are essential for your health and happiness.

Setting and sustaining boundaries is a skill and for many people this can be challenging.

It means giving yourself permission to set boundaries…

…and then you can work on preserving them.

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