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Christmas Gift Edit 2024

My fourth year of compiling a Christmas gift guide and I still love the whole process of selecting the items and putting the edit...

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Exam season - What I do to try to reduce stress during my kids exams

nicolameirholistic

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Exam season - What I do to try to reduce stress during my kids exams

It's really fun in our house at the moment! One teenager is about to start A Level exams and the other GCSEs. How did this happen?!?!...

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Mindfulness Mini Series 6 - How do you talk to yourself?

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Mindfulness Mini Series 6 - How do you talk to yourself?

Do you have an inner critic? That negative voice that questions how 'good' we are? This can be so self limiting, stopping us from doing...

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You're not behind, you're exactly where you're meant to be

nicolameirholistic

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You're not behind, you're exactly where you're meant to be

If you haven't given much thought to the year ahead but want to make some meaningful plans just know that you are not behind. Social...

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nicolameirholistic

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Christmas Gift Edit 2023

This is my third year of putting together a Christmas gift guide. It features items I have personally used or bought for friends and...

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nicolameirholistic

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Donating Blood - What's involved?

I started donating blood about five years ago. I'd done it sporadically before having my children but it's now a solid feature in my...

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nicolameirholistic

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Using 'Anchors' as coping mechanisms

The power of strong anchors in our lives If you are struggling at the moment, and I know many people are, I hope that this article can...

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Autumn Reset - A quick way to regain some organisation and calm

nicolameirholistic

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Autumn Reset - A quick way to regain some organisation and calm

Every year the month of September feels like a new beginning for me. It's the most appropriate time to reset routines and focus on a few...

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nicolameirholistic

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My Christmas Gift Guide 2022

I often get asked for gift ideas and recommendations so I've put together another Christmas gift guide for anyone looking for some...

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Perimenopause & Menopause Mini Series 3 - Stress

nicolameirholistic

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Perimenopause & Menopause Mini Series 3 - Stress

Perimenopause and menopause often arise at a time in our lives when we are spinning lots of plates, looking after everyone else and...

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Mindfulness Mini Series 5 - What could be stopping us from building mindful relationships

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Mindfulness Mini Series 5 - What could be stopping us from building mindful relationships

It’s all well and good talking about living mindfully but it can often be difficult to do. However, if we can become more aware of what...

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Perimenopause & Menopause Mini Series 2 - How this life stage can affect our skin

nicolameirholistic

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Perimenopause & Menopause Mini Series 2 - How this life stage can affect our skin

Many of us will see the biggest changes to our skin during perimenopause and menopause. It may feel tighter, drier, itchier and rougher...

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Perimenopause & Menopause Mini Series 1 - An introduction

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Perimenopause & Menopause Mini Series 1 - An introduction

Perimenopause and menopause are massive life events for women. Seen as a taboo until very recently, discussions and awareness are...

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nicolameirholistic

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Utilising the school summer holidays

Rest and relaxation are hugely important for our children and I'm a great believer in allowing them the time they need to do this. I...

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Mindfulness Mini Series 4 - Benefits of Mindfulness

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Mindfulness Mini Series 4 - Benefits of Mindfulness

Mindfulness enables the mind to have conscious awareness, which encourages us to learn from our own experiences. It's not about clearing...

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Mindfulness Mini Series 3 - Mindfulness Myths

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Mindfulness Mini Series 3 - Mindfulness Myths

For the third blog, in my Mindfulness mini series, I wanted to bust ten myths surrounding Mindfulness to illustrate how easy and...

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nicolameirholistic

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We need to talk about grief

This is probably the hardest article I have ever written because it is so personal to me. I've been considering doing it for a while and...

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Vision Boards - A proactive fun planning tool

nicolameirholistic

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Vision Boards - A proactive fun planning tool

Do you sometimes feel directionless, not know where you're heading, just going through the motions of everyday life? Do you try to make...

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How to avoid that frazzled feeling this festive season

nicolameirholistic

4 min read

How to avoid that frazzled feeling this festive season

Christmas is considered one of the six most stressful life events, along with moving house, changing jobs and divorce. With just over a...

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nicolameirholistic

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My Christmas Gift Guide

I often get asked for gift ideas and recommendations so I've put together a guide for anyone looking for some inspiration. I have...

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