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Surviving Self Isolation
This hasn’t exactly been a year anyone expected, with us all becoming masters at virtual video calls and bulk-buying toilet roll, we certainly aren’t going to forget it any time soon. As we continue to live through a worldwide pandemic, many of us have had to adapt our way of living. A few weeks ago, I had to do my part and self-isolate for 14 days after coming into contact with someone with COVID-19. Looking back, the time flew by, but at the time, it seemed as if the world had stood still, so I had to get creative with what activities were going to occupy my time. If you…
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Working as an Army Reserve alongside my day-to-day job
Almost two years ago I made a decision that was one the best moves I’ve made in life so far. While working full at the University of Worcester as Sports Performance and Scholarship Manager, I was looking for the next challenge. Joining the Army Reserves seemed like something that was always in the back of my mind having been in Army Cadets when I was younger, so one day – I just went for it. Joining the Army Reserves seemed like something that would provide me with a challenge and a huge variety of opportunities but also fit in with my full time career at the University. I really just wanted to see if it was something…
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How to tackle barriers in sport
Hi guys, last week I listed some of the barriers which can occur when engaging in sport and this week I will be outlining how we can tackle these. There are many more which I haven’t mentioned, and you can find out more here. Lack of support So, what do you do if you do not have the support you need to begin or continue sport? Education and friendships Education is vital when you are growing up to ensure you set yourself in good stead for your future. However, the importance of leading a healthy and active lifestyle is also required and if that can be achieved through sports, then an…
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Why can girls struggle to participate in sport?
Many girls stop engaging in sport during their teenage years meaning that they are missing out on the benefits such as health and emotional wellbeing, which is arguably vital for growth and development. I began horse riding around the age of 3 and continued to do so till I was 16 years old. There were many factors which contributed to me withdrawing, including: cost, education, resources and support. It wasn’t until a few years later that I realised how much sport benefitted me. It provided me with a purpose, it created a motivational drive in all aspects of my life, my physical and mental health improved and I gained a…
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Lockdown 2.0 Survival Tips
Sophie gives some survival tips on the second national lockdown in England and the things she learnt from the first and how to best look after yourselves! When I heard the announcement of the nation going into a second lockdown, it made me think, how did the first lockdown go? The first lockdown was tough on us all, and I was no exception to this. So, how am I going to ensure that this lockdown is not a repeat of what was experienced earlier in the year? I have made a list of the things I am going to focus upon, to ensure that I am making myself the priority.…
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My Journey into self-care and self-love – Sophie’s Story
This morning I decided to get up at 5.30am, run for 4.5km and give myself hair and face masks. All of this is self-care to me. I enjoyed it (even the run), and I felt great afterwards because I felt like I was showing myself and my body respect. I also felt like I was making time to progress with my goals (even if it means getting up ridiculously early!). So many of us lead such busy and hectic lives that we fail to leave any time for ourselves. Technology has such a strong hold over the world today. It’s almost like we are numb to how we feel and…
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Myths vs Reality!
Hi everyone! Hope you have had a great week! I made my first ever nourish and yogurt bowl this week and I am hooked! Both are so easy to make and taste yummy 🙂 This week I am going to share with you the myths I used to believe and religiously followed in order to be “healthy”. Myth 1. You can’t eat at night. Truth: Whether you consume 100 calories at 9am or 100 calories at 9pm, you are still consuming the same amount. However, there are some factors you might want to consider when reaching for that late-night snack, such as, what sort of food are you about to consume? Studies have shown that food…
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Why does exercise feel like a chore? – Ensuring you have the right motivation to conquer the everyday!
Hi, you lovely people! This week I am giving you my 5 top tips for focusing on motivation – how to get it and more importantly, how to keep it! Personally, my motivation came when I realised how poor my health (both physical and mental) had become during lockdown. It took a long look in the mirror to decide that I needed to make myself the priority in my life, which included treating my mind and body with the respect it deserves – something which I had never done before. Good news though! You don’t need to be in the position I was in before change can occur. All you…
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Why I felt anxious about sport and how I overcame it! – Sophie’s Story
Hi everyone! In case you haven’t seen our recent posts, I am Sophie and I will be creating content surrounding women and their participation in sport, including ways to live a healthy and active lifestyle. Just some context about myself, I graduated from university in 2019 with BSc (Hons) Major Sport Studies and Minor Physical Education as well as completing a HND Sport, Coaching and Physical Education course. I love animals (especially my horses and dogs) and being outdoors. My hobbies include reading, eating and most recently, watching The Great British Bake Off. So today I want to talk about how women (myself included) can experience anxiety at the thought…
