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Keeping busy during lockdown

We’re in a bit of a crazy time at the moment. Literally three months into the new year, and we’ve spent some of that time in lockdown (isolation) and keeping safe at home. I say keeping safe at home rather than being made to stay at home as that’s what we’re ultimately doing – keeping safe.

With no current view as to when the lockdown period will end here in the UK, and with many of us either working from home or on furlough, I wanted to put together a list of things to do to make the most of this lockdown period. Whilst keeping safe at the same time.

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The Dimensions of Self Care

Self care is a hot topic at the moment. It’s becoming ever more important to look after yourself and your wellbeing. How many of us really know how, or when to switch off? What is self care anyways and why is self care so important?

There are 5 elements to self care, and they’re all fairly straight forward and should be used a daily reminder to ourselves. We should be asking ourselves the question of am I fulfilling these elements on a daily basis. If we don’t look after ourselves, then how can we expect others to? Or look after others?

A few months ago I had a few sessions of DBT (Dialectical behaviour therapy) which is a type of cognitive behaviour therapy. They were one to one sessions and it really hit home how important self care was. Not only that, but how I was lacking in my own self care.

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The best cinnamon brownies recipe out there*

Who doesn’t love cinnamon brownies? I don’t know about you but when it comes to this time of the year I think of sweet treats. Cakes. Mine Pies. Baked goods. I am forever looking at new recipes that I can make my own, and incorporate different ingredients within.

Brownies are no exception. Brownies are one of the simplest baked goods to play with. I’ve teamed up with Schwartz to bring you one of THE best cinnamon brownie recipes. Think – gooey in the middle, but crunchy on top. Perfection.

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Black Friday Round Up : Boots Deals

Black Friday is literally just round the corner. If you haven’t yet got round to any Christmas shopping now is your best chance. Boots are already forthcoming with their deals.

I for one haven’t done ANY Christmas shopping at yet. Yes – I am completely behind this year. But, knowing that Black Friday is round the corner I’m sort of safe.

I’ve rounded up the best deals you can find from one of my favourite retailers, Boots – you’re sure to find something for everyone here, which is exactly what you need if you’re last minute like me.

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Fantastic Things To Do In Liverpool*

Liverpool is one of the UK’s most exciting cities. Here are just some of the great activities worth doing while in Liverpool.

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