What Qualities Do You Look For In A Partner?

What Qualities Do You Look For In A Partner?

Short, tall, beard, no beard, manners, equality, shared political views or are extreme opposites a match made in heaven? What you look for could determine your success, surely? The dating scene is faced paced, almost out of sight that you’re generally one of two people. You behold a sacred list of traits even Prince Charming [...]

Your Default Smile; True Measurement Of Happiness?

Your Default Smile; True Measurement Of Happiness?

Is smiling easier to portray than sadness? Yes, as questions are diverted away by simply manipulating your facial muscles opposing your automatic emotional response which wouldn’t be classified as ‘normal’. It’s now routine. The 3rd party thoughts, preconceptions and sometimes pity that follow are stomach churning and make you relive the reality you wish to [...]

Let’s Explore The Derwent Reservoir!

Let’s Explore The Derwent Reservoir!

Derbyshire Dales and its many quaint, peaceful and therapeutic offerings. Derwent Dam is a pretty darn beautiful way to kick off 2024 if you ask me! But first, it’d be rude to ignore the busy outdoor cafe - I haven’t been in the car for over an hour just for the sake of it thankyou [...]

Christmas and Materialism – Has The Meaning Of Christmas Changed?

Christmas and Materialism – Has The Meaning Of Christmas Changed?

What immediately enters your mind when you think of Christmas? Food, presents, laying down... oh and family time. What's happened to being grateful, living in the moment and attending midnight mass? Unheard of in today's generation. Indoctrination here is key. The decline in appreciating the meaning and concept of wholesome family time without the bells [...]

Are We Making Ourselves Happy or Fulfilling Societal Expectations?

Are We Making Ourselves Happy or Fulfilling Societal Expectations?

Job, marriage, mortgage, kids; are these the expectations that narrate our reality? What makes you happy? We're constantly on a hamster wheel day in, day out. Sure, our life sequence is quite repetitive and may not be uplifting, but we've become so engrossed into what we should do and fulfil, the mass and materialistic consumption, [...]