A WFH Guide from Forward Ladies

[eltd_dropcaps type=”normal” color=”” background_color=””]I[/eltd_dropcaps]t’s safe to say, we are living in unprecedented times. We have been asked to isolate ourselves and maintain a social distance from others to curb the spread of the coronavirus.  

It is safe to say that anxiety levels are at an all-time high as we worry about our health, that of our vulnerable loved ones and the impact the disruption will have on our businesses.  In response, businesses have asked their staff to work from home and banned all forms of business travel. So, we have teamed up with Forward Ladies and pulled together a guide to help you make the most of this time.  

Now is the time to fall in love with your kitchen

[eltd_dropcaps type=”normal” color=”” background_color=””]T[/eltd_dropcaps]here has never been a better time to fall in love with cooking. In these anxious and socially distant times, there is something calming about spending time in the kitchen.  

From the safety of your home, your kitchen has the power to transport you anywhere in the world – from a far-off food market to your nan’s kitchen table – food can provide limitless escapism and the comfort of familiarity.  

Celebrities in Lockdown

[eltd_dropcaps type=”normal” color=”” background_color=””]P[/eltd_dropcaps]ersonally, one of my favourite hobbies is looking what other people are up to, especially when their lives are significantly more interesting than mine.  In the current state of affairs however, even the most exciting of celebs are having a pretty mundane time. Here is a look at what your favourite celebrities are up to in lockdown… 

A Vegan Skincare Routine (for acne prone skin)

[eltd_dropcaps type=”normal” color=”” background_color=””]S[/eltd_dropcaps]ince I was a teenager I have struggled with acne. To a lot of people it may seem like an insignificant detail but to anyone one that has ever had to go out with a full face of lovely spots, you know that it can affect your mood and confidence. Of course, some may say that we are made to feel negative about our less than perfect skin, due to the airbrushed photographs we are bombarded with every single day of our lives. This is probably true, but it still doesn’t fix the feeling of annoyance when a new spot appears.

The Cult Edit: May Favourites

THE CULT EDITDISCOVER OUR FAVOURITE ACCESSORIES [eltd_dropcaps type=”normal” color=”” background_color=””]T[/eltd_dropcaps]his month’s favourites, we’re all about the accessories! Whilst we’re in lockdown, we’ve got endless inspiration being thrown at us; Anything from on-trend handbags to staple pieces of jewellery, we’ve got our accessory favourites ready, to get you all glammed and ready for post-lockdown events! Don’t […]

It’s Time to Put the ‘Body Positivity’ Movement to Bed

[eltd_dropcaps type=”normal” color=”” background_color=””]B[/eltd_dropcaps]ecause it’s okay to not love your body every waking second of every day. The rise of the body positivity movement is one that has been carefully documented, analysed, scrutinised, applauded, and criticised. It’s a powerful movement that has helped women all over the world love and accept the body they were born in, in an age where size 0 supermodels are on the cover of every magazine on the shelf and influencers fill our social feeds.

It’s the same movement that’s pushed against those stereotypes; it caused the controversial Victoria Secret Fashion Show to be cancelled, saw Ashley Graham bring size acceptance into the mainstream, Harnaam Kaur, a self-proclaimed “bearded lady”, spoke in front of thousands at a Stonewall rally, and plus size women took over Times Square. There’s no denying that it’s a powerful movement, celebrated every year in May with International No-Diet Day, but it’s also superficial, grounded in a privilege that not everyone can access.

A Guide to Home Workouts in Lockdown

[eltd_dropcaps type=”normal” color=”” background_color=””]I[/eltd_dropcaps] know you’re probably sick of hearing it, but doing exercise does come with massive health benefits, both physically and mentally – which is well needed, especially in the current climate. If you’re looking to get active whilst you #StayHome, then look no further. I have tried numerous home workouts over the last month, but I wanted to share with you the ones I found most enjoyable and beneficial…

Be Mindful of National Garden Meditation Day

[eltd_dropcaps type=”normal” color=”” background_color=””]W[/eltd_dropcaps]alk into your garden. Take a seat and take a deep breath; as Garden meditation day is the time for a refreshing, well overdue, mental reboot. We’re a few months into self-isolation, so what better time to start your mindfulness journey than now. 

Get Laughing for World Laughter Day

[eltd_dropcaps type=”normal” color=”” background_color=””]I[/eltd_dropcaps] am convinced that there is no better feeling than laughing until your tummy hurts. Laughing releases endorphins, which is the bodies way of saying “this feels good.” As amazing as having a good laugh with your friends and family feels, there’s more to it than just chuckling to a point of pleasant pain…  

Humour lightens your burdens, inspires hope, connects you to others, creates beautiful memories and eases anger and bad energy. 

Are You Ready for a New Normal?

[eltd_dropcaps type=”normal” color=”” background_color=””]S[/eltd_dropcaps]elf-care and kindness have become increasingly big topics in recent years. We welcomed the mindfulness movement as it saturated our overworked brains with tools and techniques to help calm our frantic lives. We couldn’t keep up, and we didn’t know how to slow down. But despite the much-needed advice, were we really listening? Something tells me we perhaps weren’t. We were then given no choice, as our once normal lives crashed into a universal road block.