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Why you should ignore absolutely everyone
I made 3 New Year’s resolutions in January… 1) Put on weight 2) Drink more real ale 3) Work less hard So far it’s going extremely well. It’s a whole new approach I’m taking. Striving low means you’ll not only achieve your goals, you’re very likely to surpass them. Ok, ok I *may* be being…
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7 ingenious uses for coconut oil
It smells great, is readily accessible and can be stored for up to 2 years without ruining. Here are 7 little known alternative uses for coconut oil that you might not have come across… from chewing gum removal to houseplant wizardry Jars or tubs of coconut oil can be readily picked up from most good…
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16 ways to help prevent and cure hangovers
Here are 16 top tips for dealing with hangovers Now some of these might seem blindingly obvious, but honestly, they do work so don’t just skim over them – no matter how much your head hurts and you want to hug yourself. We’ll start out with some preventative measures. 1. Eat something substantial before you…
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7 natural cures for dry skin
Nearly half of us suffer from dry skin – yet only around 28% are aware of it – so often the problem goes untreated and the condition worsens. There a number of reasons why we get dry skin. It can be genetic, it can be seasonal, it can be allergy related – it can even…
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Revealed: Which foods really give you spots?
Most of us have suffered with acne or spots at some point in our lives… The majority of outbreaks tend to occur approximately 15 minutes before you’re about to go on a date, pose for a photo, or go to a job interview. I’ve been hit with that last one and I can tell you…
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7 of nature’s most powerful anti depressants
Mixed anxiety and depression are the most common mental disorders in the UK. According to the MHF at least 1 in 4 of us will experience some kind of mental health problem in the course of a year. Most of us will have either experienced it first hand or know someone who’s experiencing it. Now…
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4 tips to help you beat the rain and stay dry
Ahhh summer rain. It’s like we’re living in a great big, world-sized shower at the moment. It’s hard to predict what the weather’s going to do on a minute by minute basis so what do you do if you’re not dressed for the occasion? Here are a few tips to help you minimise the damage……
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The real reason why most New Year’s resolutions fail
We’re in that strange New Year twilight zone. Everyone’s stopped drinking, joined the gym and started learning Cantonese. It all sounds very admirable but here’s the problem: Most New Year’s resolutions simply don’t work. In a survey of over 3,000 people UK website ‘Quirkology’ found that only 12% people stuck to their New Year’s resolutions.…
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How to set yourself realisitic goals that guarantee success
New Year’s resolutions often fail because they focus on negatives, are based on other people’s dreams or are too broad. Let’s look at how to set realistic goals that help guarantee your success: * First off forget about the whole ‘New Year’ time frame If you can’t think of anything that you want to achieve…
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How to really tell if someone likes you
I’m not just talking about physical attraction here, although as you’ll see that does play some part. I’m talking about little tics and giveaways that can give you a very good idea of whether someone thinks you’re someone they want to be around – be it in romantically, or in business or social circles. Here…