Author: Flex Body Corporate

As women, most of us have a natural propensity to give and give, focusing more on the needs of others than on the needs of ourselves. When we become mothers it gets even worse. We usually stop thinking about ourselves altogether, as if that is what is expected in order to be a ‘good’ mother. …

While we’re not suggesting you jump onto your desk and meditate when things get stressful at work, you can however, take a few minutes to de-stress.. A few minutes of deep breathing will go a long way to calm your mind and re-energise your body.   – Sit securely in your chair, feet flat to…

We all know it’s important to drink water to stay hydrated but when are the best times to drink so we maximise the effect on our bodies and minds (and avoid late night bathroom visits!).   Eight glasses per day is widely considered the optimal amount to be drinking. If the weather is particularly hot…

Have you ever been in a slump and the making of good wellbeing decisions is just too hard? When the extra glass or two of wine and dessert plus missed exercise classes seems the easiest path. It could be that your will-power muscle just needs a little work. In the same way that muscles strengthen…

It’s easy to do over the summer holidays but the important thing is that you clamber back on. Here are our 3 easy steps to help you: 1) Admit it: This is the first and most important step. Admitting and wanting to do something about it will set you on the right course. 2) Review…

It’s often the little things that can tip the balance from being stressed, worried and tired, to feeling in control and happy. Here are some habits of happy women that when put in place have big impacts. 1. DON’T SAY YES WHEN YOU MEAN NO This bad habit is a joy-killer. If you prefer a…

Sleeping well can be tough during these hot nights but for some people this is the norm. If you’ve tried the usual recommendations (dark room, no caffeine after 3pm etc) with no joy. So what else can you do to get a better nights sleep? 1. Establish a regular sleep routine.This helps to set your body…

Do you feel exhausted by yet another health fad? Sometimes it feels we’re being constantly bombarded by advice on what we should and shouldn’t do.  It feels like yesterday we were packing in the proteins with Atkins and jumping around in step aerobics. Today we’re adding goji berries to everything, juicing our lunch and grabbing…

Emotional strength can seem like an abstract term. It’s an essential part of responding to difficult situations, but many of us don’t know we have it. When times get tough, it can sometimes feel like we can’t handle it. Emotional strength is an essential skill that most of us don’t see ourselves as having. Sometimes…

Our energy levels can sometimes feel like a roller-coaster, especially at this time time of year. Here are our 6 top tips to help you maintain more energy to do the things you love: 1. East foods rich in iron We all need iron for the production of energy from glucose, essential fuel for the…