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LifeDiscussion and experiences about general life issues, physical health, exercise, aging parents, relationships, children, periods, peri-menopause, menopause, balancing work commitments with family commitments and new jobs.

The Beauty of Taking Time

The Beauty of Taking Time

This account tells of the beauty of a chance meeting on the bank of the River Usk. It’s a meeting that may never have taken place, if a shortcut had been made due to a lack of time.

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Deconstructing Corona Days

Deconstructing Corona Days

Corona Days have given us all a new perspective from which to view our lives. Zoe aims to throw a positive spin on her own recent experiences and offers suggestions on how others can remain upbeat and mentally healthy during this time of self-isolation and lockdown.

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Adventure Mind 2020

Adventure Mind 2020

On returning from the Adventure Mind conference, the first conference of its kind to explore the impact of adventure on mental health and well-being, Zoe reflects on what she brings back from these two days.

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Rollercoaster

Rollercoaster

Injuries get in the way of us functioning around our daily activities. Sometimes, this can affect our emotional and mental wellbeing too as I know only too well…

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HOW TO LIFT A MOOD WHEN INJURY STRIKES (Pt 2)

HOW TO LIFT A MOOD WHEN INJURY …

It’s pretty tricky getting your head around a change of circumstances – particularly if the change has been caused by injury. The following is an excerpt from a Facebook comment given as advice to a fellow Adventure Queen, in how best to help our mental health.

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