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5 days ago
6 min

Overcoming diet culture, depression and more...

Despite recognising that exercise was a way to relieve work stress, my relationship with exercise wasn’t healthy. I was all about the number

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Sarah - MoodLifter

May 21
4 min

Accessible gyms and exercise for all

With all this bubbling away in the background, we realised that OSF would be able to reach a greater number of people in a more effective ma

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Sarah - MoodLifter

Mar 26
3 min

Meaningful activities when socially distancing

Roles have been lost or changed - for me I've lost the physical contact of individual clients and corporate training and will be using th...

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Sarah - MoodLifter

Mar 20
3 min

Managing mental well being at times of uncertainty

Regardless of your circumstance there is a lot of change and uncertainty at the moment with how to respond to COVID-19. I have seen amazing

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Sarah - MoodLifter

Mar 19
5 min

How to exercise at home and stay active

Our brain's are fundamentally lazy, we create routines and habits so that we don't have to put mental energy into doing every single task in

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Sarah - MoodLifter

Feb 20
4 min

How to choose a personal trainer or exercise instructor.

So today I thought it would be useful to share what to look for in a personal trainer making the right decision for you.

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Sarah - MoodLifter

Jan 12
5 min

Exercise for introverts

My introvertedness has never stopped me from doing exercise but it has shaped the choices I’ve made, sometimes without me even realising it.

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Sarah - MoodLifter

Dec 5, 2019
4 min

Menopause Matters

Today's blog is being guest written by the vivacious Aline. When I first realised the impact menopause was having on the women that I wor...

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Sarah - MoodLifter

Oct 20, 2019
2 min

Curried sweet potato soup

Curried vegan soup to warm you during winter

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Sarah - MoodLifter

Oct 10, 2019
4 min

World Mental Health Day

A few years ago I saw comedian Robin Ince, very early in the show he boldly asks the audience “How many of you, when standing on the top ...

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Sarah - MoodLifter

Sep 26, 2019
4 min

How To Overcome Self-sabotage During Depression

We sometimes get so caught up in trying to heal and implement good self care that it can make the times we self-sabotage difficult to fac...

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Sarah - MoodLifter

Sep 16, 2019
6 min

The Pitfalls of Wellbeing Days in the Workplace

I have experienced many a wellbeing day that can potentially isolate employees with complex and enduring mental health. An event needs to b

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Sarah - MoodLifter

Sep 16, 2019
2 min

Practical things organisations can do on mental health day to boost employee wellbeing

There is strong evidence that workplaces with high levels of mental wellbeing are more productive. Addressing wellbeing at work increases...

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Sarah - MoodLifter

Sep 15, 2019
2 min

Why exercising outdoors in good for managing menopause symptoms

The nights are getting darker and the temperature is getting cooler and yet twice a week I am outdoors offering an exercise group for wom...

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Sarah - MoodLifter

Sep 13, 2019
5 min

How to exercise with big boobs

Bra size can often be the biggest barrier to exercise, even know we know size is just a number we are conditioned to be anxious about keepin

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Sarah - MoodLifter

Sep 9, 2019
4 min

Get in control of emotional eating.

The behaviour of comfort eating and reaching for food isn’t going to address the emotion that has prompted us to eat.

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Sarah - MoodLifter

Sep 5, 2019
4 min

Occupational Therapy in Diverse settings

In Sept 19 I presented at my first ever national conference. I was so excited! The conference was for occupational therapists that worked...

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Sarah - MoodLifter

Aug 29, 2019
4 min

The 5 Steps to Productivity

So being productive is more than "getting stuff done =feel better" I am about to revolutionise your relationship with your preconceptions

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Sarah - MoodLifter

Aug 28, 2019
4 min

What was my turning point to getting fit?

My fitness journey began with a red letterbox. To be more accurate a walk to a red letter box. It was a journey down my road and turning ...

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Sarah - MoodLifter

Aug 14, 2019
3 min

Preparing for your child to go to University

Your child is awaiting the day that they get to go to university. You find your mind ruminating and worrying.

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