Having spent a year juggling far too many balls, it’s about time mothers put themselves first. Here, Annie Ridout shares ideas for working out what you want from life…
Category Archive: Wellbeing
Wellbeing
Doing yoga during pregnancy has myriad benefits to the mother-to-be. Here, yoga teacher Susan Bradley extols the virtues – from breathwork that helps reduce stress and improves labour, to connecting with your baby and being part of a community…
Wellbeing
Nine weeks into new motherhood with her third baby, Annie Ridout was surprised when she started feeling blue. But a good pep talk with her mum and some self-care helped to keep her on track. Here’s what happened…
Wellbeing
“My husband found me in the foetal position on the bathroom floor, hyperventilating. There was snot and spit running down my chin. I was pulling my hair. I felt like the water was coming in over my head.” Cat Sims on the reality of suffering with anxiety…
Wellbeing
When Dr Jessamy Hibberd – clinical psychologist and author – was invited to do a TED talk, she panicked. But she then realised it was an opportunity to spread her message that happiness can be achieved by making small changes to every day life…
Wellbeing
Spotty skin, headaches, chocolate cravings, breast tenderness, anxiety and tearfulness often accompany menstruation. But balancing your hormones can eliminate these issues. Nutritionist Jodie Abrahams explains how…
Wellbeing
One day, you have the most laid back baby in the world. The next, he’s clinging to you like a koala bear and howling if you leave the room. It’s called separation anxiety, and it’s very normal. But Annie Ridout is finding it hard…
Wellbeing
If you’ve been feeling a bit lost since becoming a mum, this article might just change your life. Zoe Blaskey, life coach and founder of Motherkind – events and a podcast for mothers – has created five practical and inspiring exercises to reconnect you with yourself…
Wellbeing
In her early 20s, while at university, Annie Ridout was asked about the type of life she’d like to lead. Back then, it was all about adventures. With hindsight, she wonders whether the answer to happiness might be stability…
Wellbeing
Second in a series of interviews with people working the night shift, Cordelia Fellowes speaks to Ben, who was a radio presenter for 10 years. He gained weight, developed IBS and has been a light sleeper ever since…