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It ain’t what you do, it’s the way that you do it, that’s what gets results

Posted on 14th October 2026 at 08:18
If these words sound familiar, they are. Well, if you were a teenager – or around them (!) – in the early 1980’s. 1982 to be precise. They come from a song by “Fun Boy Three with Bananarama” which, apparently, took its inspiration – and quite a few of the lines (!) – from an Ella Fitzgerald song of 1939. To see it in all its glory click here. And, that’s probably more than enough pop trivia for one blog post. Let alone slightly scary reminders of “Top of the Pops” and 1980’s fashions… 
 
So, before we get completely side tracked (!), what were we going to talk about this week? 
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Here comes the winter bugs season…

Posted on 7th October 2026 at 07:45
Well, we’ve put it off for as long as we can (!) but, with it now being October, it’s time for our traditional pre season post about the looming winter bugs season. 
 
However, the good news – yes, there is good news (!) – is that the majority of what we are going to say is the same as previous years and, dare we say it, comes under the “common sense” heading. And, yes, we do appreciate that what is obvious to us may not be to other people… 
 
Even better, not only does it help smooth your way through the winter season, but helps your overall health too. So, for every small change you make, its effects ripple out much further and will help you in many other, less obvious, ways for the rest of the year too. 
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Comfort eating, what are you REALLY craving?

Posted on 30th September 2026 at 07:59
With the glorious autumnal weather we’ve been enjoying this year – hurrah (!) – we haven’t wanted to break the spell and do our usual pre season posts about the looming winter bugs season. We’ll save that for next month even if, with it being October tomorrow, it’s a rather short reprieve… 
 
So, with our sights still firmly set on yet another glorious September morning, we’re going to talk about one of those seemingly innocuous little habits that it’s all too easy to slip into at this time of year. 
 
And, before you ask, that includes us too (!). 
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Today is not over yet...

Posted on 23rd September 2026 at 07:59
Last week we gave a gentle reminder that, regardless of how it may seem (!), everyone is doing the best that they can.  
 
Yes, they are.  
 
And, that includes you…  
 
If you missed it, you can find it here. 
 
So, what if it’s you, having one of those days?!? 
 
You know, the ones where you never quite seem to get going. 
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Everyone’s doing the best that they can….

Posted on 16th September 2026 at 09:40
From time to time we all have “one of those days” – or possibly weeks (!) – where nothing quite goes to plan. Or we can’t even seem to do the simplest thing. And, for some inexplicable reason, it’s usually something we’ve done 100’s or 1000’s of times before without a second thought. Then, out of the blue, we just don’t seem able to do it. The good news is that we will tomorrow – or the next day (!) – when normal service resumes…. 
 
So, if this is you – or someone you know – then please just stop for a minute. 
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Yes, our bodies really are designed to be active...

Posted on 9th September 2026 at 08:05
With the rather unusual weather we’ve “enjoyed” this year – and that’s the politest way we could think of putting it (!) – it’s not surprising that many people have succumbed to the lure of the sofa and put exercise well down their list of priorities. If not at the bottom. 
 
While it may be a cliché, our bodies are designed to be active rather than slumped, semi comatose, for hours on end. And this applies equally to home as well as to work… 
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What makes you happy – really, really happy?

Posted on 26th August 2026 at 08:21
It’s one of those simple questions that can be so difficult to answer – and, all too often, leaves us temporarily speechless and tongue tied as we try to do so. 
 
While we instantly know whether we’re feeling happy or not – that’s when we take a moment to stop and notice how we’re feeling – it’s much harder to describe in words. 
 
Have you ever wondered why is this? 
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Sciatica, a complete pain in the *** (!)

Posted on 19th August 2026 at 07:43
This year seems to have been one of extremes on the weather front and, being English, we do love to talk about the weather (!). The cold, wet Spring that seemed to go on for ever and then the roasting temperatures of the last few weeks. And, like us, you’ve probably lost track of whether this is the third or fourth heatwave we’ve had this Summer… Cue an influx of Clients with musculo skeletal problems and it’s one of these we’re going to talk about today. 
 
If you’ve been unlucky enough to suffer from it, you’ll know first hand just how painful and debilitating it can be. One Client summed it up perfectly by saying that she couldn’t sit, couldn’t stand, could just about lay down – but then couldn’t get up (!) – and just didn’t know what to do with herself. 
 
And, from personal experience, we’d say she’d got it right. Although, having said that, we’d add that it’s virtually impossible to get out of the car after a drive of more than a few minutes without resorting to a crowbar… 
 
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Why spending time alone – being all-one – is so good for you…

Posted on 12th August 2026 at 08:03
With the holiday season in full swing, our last couple of posts have encouraged you to slow down a little. To start the day more gently. 
 
Then, once you’re up and about, to stop from time to time. Take a moment to notice where you are. What’s going on with you and around you. How you’re feeling. 
 
So, this week, we’re going to continue with this theme and make a suggestion that often seems to elicit horror when we mention it to people. Spending a little time alone every day. 
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Summer time and the living is easy…

Posted on 5th August 2026 at 08:04
With the Summer holiday season being in full swing– hurrah (!) – we’re going to keep this week’s post short and sweet. 
 
Whether you’re currently on holiday, about to go or just back why not STOP for a moment. 
 
Take a deep breath – or two (!) – and notice how you’re feeling right now. 
 
Then take another deep breath – or two (!) – and let any cares or worries you have drift away. 
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