Latest blog articles from Great British Life http://cheshire.greatbritishlife.co.uk/ en-gb So with that in mind, I am not to mind missing the sales, completely, as I won’t have worn the bargain shoes anyway! I am instead planning more of a clear out next weekend to see who elses face will light up over things I have forgotten I own. Gifting your time, your cast offs and your love and tlc are the glue that makes a community thrive and a home a home. I aim to find my happiness less in possessions and more in making other people smile! Sun, 29 Jan 2012 18:45:35 +0000 http://cheshire.greatbritishlife.co.uk/community/blogs/detail/spring-clean-and-smile/id/6563/ http://cheshire.greatbritishlife.co.uk/community/blogs/detail/spring-clean-and-smile/id/6563/ As I have said before, we all feel the expectations of others. In my opinion it is letting those expectations affect us or having unrealistic expectations of ourselves that does the harm. How can we be blue if we are happy with where we are at. We are more likely to be down about not achieving something than we are when we are content with where we are. Instead take a moment where we dwell on the sweetness of life in knowing ‘who’ we are rather than the disappointment of ‘what’ Mon, 16 Jan 2012 12:12:04 +0000 http://cheshire.greatbritishlife.co.uk/community/blogs/detail/can-we-make-blue-monday-less-blue/id/6494/ http://cheshire.greatbritishlife.co.uk/community/blogs/detail/can-we-make-blue-monday-less-blue/id/6494/ Here is a quick update. Fri, 13 Jan 2012 16:02:33 +0000 http://cheshire.greatbritishlife.co.uk/community/blogs/detail/a-quick-update-from-cheshire-pet-care-dog-day-care-centre/id/6479/ http://cheshire.greatbritishlife.co.uk/community/blogs/detail/a-quick-update-from-cheshire-pet-care-dog-day-care-centre/id/6479/ A quick blog of our first week back in 2012 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 15:10:38 +0000 http://cheshire.greatbritishlife.co.uk/community/blogs/detail/happy-new-year-from-cheshire-pet-care/id/6457/ http://cheshire.greatbritishlife.co.uk/community/blogs/detail/happy-new-year-from-cheshire-pet-care/id/6457/ A quick blog of our first week back in 2012 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 15:10:37 +0000 http://cheshire.greatbritishlife.co.uk/community/blogs/detail/happy-new-year-from-cheshire-pet-care/id/6456/ http://cheshire.greatbritishlife.co.uk/community/blogs/detail/happy-new-year-from-cheshire-pet-care/id/6456/ Sometimes a new year’s resolution will be not to change, but to develop. Just to tweak something you already do. Such as healthier life choices rather than a whole diet or fitness overhaul. Sometimes you are just great as you are. Love yourself as you are, and sometimes because you love yourself more you are able to treat yourself better. Do something every week that takes you outside of your comfort zone, but don’t push yourself too hard. Wishing you a 2012 full of happiness & good health. Fri, 30 Dec 2011 22:37:27 +0000 http://cheshire.greatbritishlife.co.uk/community/blogs/detail/new-years-resolution/id/6407/ http://cheshire.greatbritishlife.co.uk/community/blogs/detail/new-years-resolution/id/6407/ What does it feel like to be average? Wed, 28 Dec 2011 22:39:16 +0000 http://cheshire.greatbritishlife.co.uk/community/blogs/detail/winning-is-living/id/6401/ http://cheshire.greatbritishlife.co.uk/community/blogs/detail/winning-is-living/id/6401/ We always look forward to panto season at the Lyceum Theatre and Snow White and the Seven Dwarves served up a lively night out. Thu, 08 Dec 2011 08:02:55 +0000 http://cheshire.greatbritishlife.co.uk/community/blogs/detail/a-rip-roaring-night-out-at-crewe-lyceum/id/6322/ http://cheshire.greatbritishlife.co.uk/community/blogs/detail/a-rip-roaring-night-out-at-crewe-lyceum/id/6322/ Just because I teach yoga doesn't mean I am any less tempted to relax with a large tub of sweets or chocolate. However I am motivated by increased understanding of how such short term pleasures often increase long term misery. I know I will enjoy my practice, it will allow me the quiet of inner reflection and I will feel better in both the short and longer term for it. So when you can't be bothered, practice tapas. Each small victory over the temptation of sloth will make next time easier :) Mon, 28 Nov 2011 11:35:49 +0000 http://cheshire.greatbritishlife.co.uk/community/blogs/detail/use-tapas-to-resist-temptation/id/6261/ http://cheshire.greatbritishlife.co.uk/community/blogs/detail/use-tapas-to-resist-temptation/id/6261/ Great Manchester Swim or Liverpool Triathlon Sun, 13 Nov 2011 22:54:30 +0000 http://cheshire.greatbritishlife.co.uk/community/blogs/detail/liverpool-or-manchester/id/6170/ http://cheshire.greatbritishlife.co.uk/community/blogs/detail/liverpool-or-manchester/id/6170/ Life changes like the seasons...sometimes like winter we hibernate & become less brightly coloured. Then our potential flowers forth; like a crocus in spring. Beautifully rested & full of life & new enthusiasm. Yoga practice changes accordingly..sometimes it needs to be warming or invigorating, sometimes calming or restorative. Don't fight your body, listen to it! Mon, 07 Nov 2011 14:39:00 +0000 http://cheshire.greatbritishlife.co.uk/community/blogs/detail/yoga-and-the-seasons/id/6131/ http://cheshire.greatbritishlife.co.uk/community/blogs/detail/yoga-and-the-seasons/id/6131/ Taking some well earned R&R at one of Cheshire's best spas Tue, 01 Nov 2011 11:35:17 +0000 http://cheshire.greatbritishlife.co.uk/community/blogs/detail/spa-weekend-to-remember-in-chester-massage-treatments-hotel-couples-lounge-dinner/id/6090/ http://cheshire.greatbritishlife.co.uk/community/blogs/detail/spa-weekend-to-remember-in-chester-massage-treatments-hotel-couples-lounge-dinner/id/6090/