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85% of the UK population experience stress regularly and whether the stress is caused by money, work or relationship issues, it has a huge and detrimental effect on our physical and mental health. UK Charity The Mental Health Organisation has chosen stress as its main focus for their annual Mental Health Awareness Week which takes place on 11th - 20th May this year and whilst here at glo we are also in the business of helping our clients to de-stress we thought we would put a blog together which outlines some of the interesting facts and effects of stress on our mental health as well as some useful tips on how to help combat it. We hope you find...
It's Valentines day! and whilst jewellers, chocolatiers and restaurants prepare themselves for their biggest day of spending after Christmas, for those people who are single it can be a time when they feel unloved and ….well…… just plain miserable. Who wants to be reminded that they are single afterall?
Well fear not, here at glo towers we have put together some fun ideas of how you can make it through Valentines Day either alone or with your BFFs to help create the best in anti-valentines day celebrations.
1. Pampering: a pamper party for you and your girlfriends is the ideal antidote to all the mush. Manis, massages or makeovers will give you a fantastic beauty boost and leave you...
Read MoreWe've Got Your Back in October
October kicks off with National Backcare Awareness Week from 2nd - 6th October and with lower back pain causing more disability than any other condition, affecting nearly 1 in 10 people in the UK and becoming more common the older you get, we thought it would be fitting to share some handy tips to help maintain a healthy back as well as how to overcome the discomfort of having a bad back.
Back Nap
The key to a restful night is to put your back into neutral. When it comes to sleep, neutral means a position that supports the way your spine is shaped; which is a forward curve at the neck and...
The Body Beautiful for Summer!
Summer in the UK can sometimes arrive by surprise, or sometimes not at all!
Although I’m reasonably healthy and do my own workouts - an hour's hike up with the dog to the common behind our house every other day, and power yoga sessions on the other mornings – I can feel a bit nervous about the big reveal when it’s time to get into my bikini or swim suit. That annual summer phrase ‘bikini body’ and the associated holiday body images in the media can lead to a bit of doubt as to whether is should go for the big reveal!
This year, I’ve researched some things we can all do easily...
Read MoreGlo's Top Tips to Keeping A Healthy Mind
This weeks its Mental Health Awareness Week and whilst we have access to the best nutritionists, holistic experts , mindfulness and life coaches in the business we thought we would share some top tips on how to keep a healthy mind to help boost your mood, build your resilience and increase happiness
1. Value yourself:
Treat yourself with kindness and respect and avoid self-criticism. Make time for your hobbies and favourite projects, or broaden your horizons and try something new. Do a daily crossword puzzle, plant some flowers, take dance lessons, learn to play an instrument or become fluent in another language. Hobbylark have some great ideas if you are need of...
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