Pick Me Up! 15-Sep-2022

Sitting across from a client in a one-to-one therapy session, it was amazing to witness the personal revelations she was making. She had already experienced so many breakthroughs in her short time at the retreat. Throughout my career, I have always been passionate about helping the lives of people facing challenging situations and teaching them ways to tackle addiction. Although, after learning more about human trafficking and modern slavery during my years in psychotherapy counselling, I was inspired to do a lot more. What can I do to help these women? I remember thinking to myself. Hearing second-hand about what these women had gone through just wasn’t enough for me – I wanted to find a way to directly help them as much as I could. That’s when I got…

HAVE YOU HEARD? Barbie’s got a new look! They’ve teamed up with Strictly Come Dancing star Rose Ayling-Ellis to unveil their very first doll with a behind-the-ear hearing aid. Dolls with disabilities – we love it! We’re loving There’s nothing better than dimming the lights, cosying up under a blanket and opening up a good book to wind down for the night. Now, you can take your wellbeing routine to the next level with the new and improved Neom Pod. Let the gentle gurgle and dreamy scents take you to a new level of relaxation. With a white ceramic cover and recycled light wood base, it’s chic as well as soothing. Try out the new breathing mode – the light will slowly brighten for seven seconds then dim for 11…

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Kissing my baby boy goodbye, I felt a sudden pang. ‘I’ll see you in the morning,’ I told Jaxson, stroking his soft, chubby cheeks. He was only seven months old, and it was my first night out without him. ‘He’ll be fine,’ my mum Amanda reassured me. ‘Go and have fun!’ He was staying at Mum’s round the corner, and I knew he was in good hands. Waving them off, I went to the kitchen and poured myself a drink. Then my mate Sarah* knocked at the door. ‘Let’s party,’ she cheered. We’d gone out a lot together pre-baby. I loved being a new mum, but I couldn’t wait to get dolled up, have a boogie and let my hair down. ‘What do you think of these shoes?’ I asked…

Stepping up to the plane door, I felt a gust of wind smack me in the face. I was a whopping 13,500ft in the air. Taking a deep breath, I squeezed my eyes tight, leaned forward and jumped. My stomach dropped as I plummeted to the ground. As air whooshed around me, I opened my eyes. The view was incredible. This is like flying, I thought as I soared, completely in awe. I could see for miles, and as adrenaline pumped through me, I pulled my parachute and floated back to earth. ‘I can’t believe I did it!’ I said to my instructor, as my feet landed on solid ground. I got the bug, and from that first jump, I was hooked. Between 2015 and 2020, I did five tandem…

This week, our tip of the week will receive a great product from Addis. Ideal for storage or composting food waste, the 18L capacity caddy is a kitchen essential. It’s also dishwasher safe, so can be easily cleaned to remove all those pesky bin smells. For more ways to make your life easier, visit: addis.co.uk Fill your boots! For instantly shiny boots, just paint them with black gloss paint. Katie Gooding, Tidworth Keep it fresh Sprays and car fresheners often smell of chemicals and don’t last long. Take a wooden clothes peg, soak in essential oils and peg it to your air vent to make your car smell nice. Richard Adams, West Midlands PROTECT YOUR HOME Research by Tesco Bank warns that your home is most vulnerable to a break-in…