Healthy mental and physical health often come hand in hand. Here you will find all the blogs that cover various aspects of physical and mental health. It’s so important that we speak out about these issues and how prevelent they are in today’s society. By talking we start to end the stigma and encourage those in need to get help. When writing from her personal experiences, Rebecca always aims to be honestly and raw with how she has felt and the challenges she has faced, please feel free to comment, share and contribute to the conversation, but please do so in a considerate manner. The SWBC Community is a safe space.
Guilt-Free Vegan Party Recipes To See You Through To 2021.
This festive season will be different for us all. We know that we need to change our ways to preserve the planet and our way of life. Whether you are normally vegan, vegetarian, flexitarian, etc, etc, you should try to get some vegan items on the menu over this...
Why I Run.
I am leaning against a large tree, hands on knees. It is hot. I am tired. Passersby are giving me slightly concerned side glances, and I am resolutely ignoring their gaze as a way to subtly communicate that despite appearances, I am fine - or at least, will be. After...
30-Day Vegan Meal Plan
Taking on a challenge, such as Veganuary, can feel a little bit daunting – especially if it is your first foray into veganism and alternatives. The internet is an endless source of delicious vegan recipes that you can try, so I encourage you to put together your own...
The Importance Of Accountability.
Today I want to talk about accountability. My fitness journey has been full of ups and downs. I have a real issue with consistency, and it has come to my attention that this is because I have no accountability (other than my own willpower, which sometimes leaves...
Top 5 Treat Swaps
I don’t know about you, but I love my treats. Sweet or savoury – anything that feels a little bit naughty is a delightful thing! When you are trying to live your best healthy lifestyle, the temptation of treats can be overwhelming and often be the cause of going off...
Rosie’s Vegan Journey.
I’ve read so many articles about the physical health benefits of eating a vegan diet and the positive impact that eating plant-based foods can have on our bodies and, while I do feel that eating a vegan diet has impacted my physical health in a positive way, I have...
5 Go-To Free Home Workouts!
I know I am not alone in signing up for the gym and not going even half as much to justify the cost or buying a workout DVD with the best intentions but having it still in the wrapping 6 months later. We’ve all done it and what I have learnt as I have got older is...
Norwegian Wood by Haruki Murakami
Norwegian Wood By Haruki Murakami When he hears her favourite Beatles song, Toru Watanabe recalls his first love Naoko, the girlfriend of his best friend Kizuki. Immediately he is transported back almost twenty years to his student days in Tokyo, adrift in a world of...
5 Videos To Kickstart Your Motivation.
Some days I roll out of bed, I splash my face with cool water, and I am ready to take on the day. Other days, that alarm goes off and I am groggy and grumpy and the very last thing I want to do is face the day. You cannot be your best motivated self everyday. I’m...
The Importance Of Support Systems & Where To Get Help.
I struggled with my mental health on my own for years. I didn't talk about it. I thought I was broken. I didn't want to worry anyone. There was nothing anyone could do. I couldn't find the words. The sneaky things about many mental illnesses are that they make you...
