What are you putting off?
Have you got that one thing you have been meaning to do for months? Or is there always something that you leave at the bottom of the list? Mine is putting away the clean laundry! To make it less boring, I...
How do you make a decision?
Every day we have to make decisions, big and small and sometimes we can feel overwhelmed and question ourselves, did we make the right decision? A few years ago, we had a spa team wellbeing day with a ‘mindset’ coach...
What do you grab for comfort?
April is home to Stress Awareness Month. We all react and cope differently to stress. I personally often tend to grab a chocolate bar when I am stressed or if I am having a bad day. It gives me short-term...
Can we learn to manage our emotions?
The Granary Spa love to support local charities. So last Monday, Laura and I arranged a visit to the Pilgrims Hospice. We wanted to offer the hard working staff a hot lava shell neck and shoulder massage. As Monday was...
Do you gift your time?
Yesterday was Mother’s Day, so as a treat for my Mum I cooked dinner for the whole family. I also brought Mum a gift, but she said the best gift of all was having me home and enjoying chatting, laughing, eating...
Do you get enough sleep?
On Friday the 17th March it is not only St Patrick’s day but also World sleep day! This got me thinking about how important sleep is. Contrary to our quiet physical state, the brain can be very active during sleep....
Are friendships good for our health?
Our busy lifestyles can leave little time in our schedules to maintain these important friendships, but it is essential we invest our time wisely. Last Saturday, I was invited to go out to celebrate a friend getting her dream job....
What’s your choice of exercise?
Having recently bought my first home with my partner, we inherited a large over grown, neglected garden. Never before have I really taken much notice about gardening, only to remark to my Dad that his grass looks good after his hard work cutting it!! Now I...
How can we deal with life’s irritations?
Last week there was a sudden water leak in our local area and we were without water for an entire evening. With no warning beforehand to prepare, even the kettle was bone dry! After a hard days work, feeling tired, I will...
How can we be more present?
Being present in the here and now means that we are mindful of what is happening at this very moment. We are not distracted by the past or the worries of the future. It can be easy to rush through life...
