Articles tagged with 'Hobbies' | Lifeplus Ltd Europe

Have you been keen to try some new hobbies but can’t find the time?

We recently sat down with German professional cliff diver and Red Bull Athlete, Iris Schmidbauer, who continues to push the boundaries of the sport as she works towards being the next world champion. We spoke with her about how she got to where she …

Upping your general activity levels is a well-established way of improving both your physical and mental health.1 But that doesn’t have to mean joining a gym. There are plenty of fun, even quirky, ways you can start to increase your activity levels …

How do you feel when you get to the office after being stuck in morning traffic or on the train? Like most of us who drive to work, probably slightly hassled and unnerved. Maybe you’ve caught yourself looking enviously at the cyclists passing by the …

Exercise. Whether the word brings a rush of excitement or sparks a fear in you, there’s no denying the fundamental truth that it’s good for us.1 Taking part in regular exercise not only makes you feel better about yourself; it has a couple of pretty …

From better nutrition to improved mental and physical health, the benefits of growing your own food are plentiful. Whether you are growing a small pot of kitchen herbs or an allotment full of fresh fruits and vegetables, you’re doing good for both …

Some people love gardening and view it as an enjoyable hobby. Others see it as a necessary chore. Whatever your viewpoint though, part-time or avid gardeners will be pleased to know that gardening and wellbeing are very closely related!

What is floral therapy and how does it benefit our wellbeing? There are many practices that have received a lot of attention in recent years for their soothing effect on our minds and how that plays into a more robust wellbeing: Mindfulness. Nature. …

Maintaining positive mental wellbeing during a pandemic. After reviewing the Lifeplus “Attitudes to mental wellbeing – phase 2 report” conducted by Cambridge Market Research, Dr Elizabeth Robinson RMN BSc (Hons) PhD ENB 985 DipMan IPT comments on …

The charity mind.org.uk describe anxiety as feeling tense, nervous or unable to relax. You may feel a sense of dread or of fearing the worst, or you may feel like the world is speeding up or slowing down and everyone is looking at you judging you …

We sat down with Lisa, qualified Forest Bathing Guide, and self-confessed nature lover, to learn about the practice of Shinrin-yoku. So, what is Forest Bathing (and do you need a swimsuit?) Can you join in without a forest on your doorstep? And what …

A snuggly night on the couch watching movies and snacking on popcorn may be a family favorite, but an afternoon of soccer in the park, swimming in the neighborhood pool, or hiking in the nearby woods can be just as enjoyable.

An active childhood is beneficial for physical, mental, and social wellbeing. 

What’s more fun for kids than playing in the dirt?Getting rewarded for those soiled hands with beautiful blooms, fresh vegetables, and aromatic herbs that teach them the value of our earth and the beauty and abundance it offers.

Malcolm Vincent, Lifeplus’ very own Managing Director and bike enthusiast, sat down with us to talk all things cycling.

For many of us, the joys of childhood were simple – a popsicle on a warm day, a book read to us, and hours of playing in the dirt.

Inspiration. Every day the Lifeplus community strives to inspire people around the world to live well. 

Human beings are truly exceptional creatures. Think about those very first few days, weeks and months of a baby’s life, of your own life.

Many of us already know that organic whole foods are highly nutritious with little to none of the additives and preservatives that can be found in some of the processed foods lining our supermarket shelves. Yet many also believe that sourcing good …

Rediscover your creative mindWhen did you last pursue a creative activity? Creativity is something that’s so natural to us as children, but as we grow older, it’s all too easy to become side-tracked by daily life and forget to take time out to …

You could try chocolate – a tried and tested go-to for most of us. And we know, scientifically, it can help. Chocolate contains a small amount of tryptophan, an amino acid used by our brains to make serotonin (the neurotransmitter linked to feelings …