Getting Your Life Back on Track with 3 Simple Steps

[eltd_dropcaps type=”normal” color=”” background_color=””]F[/eltd_dropcaps]irstly, this is just a reminder that sometimes you have to step back and take a moment to recollect everything that’s going on. Stop trying to force thoughts, feelings and actions that are not within your mental or physical capacity at that moment.  
 
Yes, we can often fall from the face of the earth at times and get caught up with life, and that’s OK. It’s important to embrace the journey you’re on and if that means you’ve fallen off track, then so be it! What does that really even mean? You’re just not living in alignment with your desires and values right now, but it doesn’t mean you’ve completely lost yourself.  

F**K THE FILTERS

[eltd_dropcaps type=”normal” color=”” background_color=””]W[/eltd_dropcaps]hen was the last time you scrolled through your Instagram feed and honestly felt good about yourself? Don’t get me wrong, I love ogling Bella Hadid’s bikini pics as much as the next person, but let’s be honest – the way she looks is pretty unattainable for those of us who are quite partial to a Krispy Kreme or two (or five, or six…).  

Upon discovering that I was averaging a shocking five hours and twelve minutes (I KNOW?!) a day scrolling through the addictive app, I decided it was time to cultivate a more realistic feed. If I was going to spend that long staring at other people, why not make sure they were making me feel good? Of course, I’m still admiring Emily Ratajkowski and Hailey Bieber’s chiselled abs from afar, but I’m quick to remind myself that there are millions of others whose thighs are just as squishy as mine. So, here are some of my favourite people to follow for a much-needed, daily dose of self-love:  

Now You’re Speaking My [Love] Language

[eltd_dropcaps type=”normal” color=”” background_color=””]E[/eltd_dropcaps]veryone experiences love differently, but the key to building and bettering a relationship is to understand how best to show affection. 

The concept of love languages was first discussed by Gary Chapman, Ph.D, in 1995, and was borne out of his experiences as a relationship counsellor. These five ‘languages’ outline different ways of expressing and receiving love and include: 

10 Ways to Lift Your Mood

[eltd_dropcaps type=”normal” color=”” background_color=””]L[/eltd_dropcaps]et’s try to shift any negative or unwanted energy together. It’s important to lift yourself in times of need and it’s just as important to protect your energy at every possible chance you can. 2020 has been a rollercoaster of a year and we’ve all been impacted by something in one way or another and however, we deal with this is down to us. We’re allowed to feel low, frustrated, disappointed or however else, but we must not let it control us and we must not let it determine the upcoming months. 

Here are the simple but effective and mood boosters to try out:  

DIY Gifts You Can Make for International Friendship Day

[eltd_dropcaps type=”normal” color=”” background_color=””]W[/eltd_dropcaps]e’ve all heard the saying “friends are the family that you get to choose for yourself”, and never a truer word has been spoken. Friends are so important at any point in our lives, so it’s not surprising there is an international day dedicated to celebrating our friendships.  

World Friendship Day, celebrated on 30th July, is a national day which allows us to celebrate our friends and share how grateful we are to have them. If you’re guilty of not actively showing much appreciation or gratitude to those who have stuck by you through thick and thin, this upcoming national day could be a great one for you to pencil in! 

Cohorted Celebrates Real Life Heroes: Part 3

[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text][eltd_dropcaps type=”normal” color=”” background_color=””]D[/eltd_dropcaps]r. Larisa Corda is an Obstetrician, Fertility Specialist and Gynaecologist, best known for her role on ITV’s This Morning. She is a regularly featured expert in the media and has contributed to a host of International journals and publications. Her unique approach to fertility includes looking at the most natural, scientific […]

Cohorted Celebrates Real Life Heroes: Part 2

[eltd_dropcaps type=”normal” color=”” background_color=””]C[/eltd_dropcaps]ohorted are committed to champion personalities who play an essential role in creating a positive impact on our everyday lives. In the run-up to the official launch of Cohorted’s ‘Essentials Edit’, our Music Artist Beauty Ambassador Elle L will be interviewing special guests who are taking the lead in the emergency response to events taking place in 2020.

Our first guest is TV Personality and NHS Frontline Nurse, Sarah Mulindwa. Sarah is best known for her role on E4’s ‘Sex Clinic’. She is also the former Fashion Editor of 1883 Magazine and most recently went back to her role as a trained Nurse to support frontline efforts, fighting the Covid-19 Pandemic.

Warrior Kind: Opening Up To Mental Health

[eltd_dropcaps type=”normal” color=”” background_color=””]T[/eltd_dropcaps]his month, we caught up with Sarah Drage, the founder of Warrior Kind: a community that encourages and empowers individuals to speak about their mental health. It’s an absolute honour to share the work of this incredible woman and the community she has created.

Cohorted Celebrates Real Life Heroes: Part 1

[eltd_dropcaps type=”normal” color=”” background_color=””]C[/eltd_dropcaps]ohorted are committed to champion personalities who play an essential role in creating a positive impact on our everyday lives. In the run-up to the official launch of Cohorted’s ‘Essentials Edit’, our Music Artist Beauty Ambassador Elle L will be interviewing special guests who are taking the lead in the emergency response to events taking place in 2020.

Our first guest is TV Personality and NHS Frontline Nurse, Sarah Mulindwa. Sarah is best known for her role on E4’s ‘Sex Clinic’. She is also the former Fashion Editor of 1883 Magazine and most recently went back to her role as a trained Nurse to support frontline efforts, fighting the Covid-19 Pandemic.

Accounts to Follow for Social Media Day

[eltd_dropcaps type=”normal” color=”” background_color=””]S[/eltd_dropcaps]ocial media can be either really great or really toxic, depending on how you use it. It can be a great way of keeping up with celebrity’s, following the latest trends, connect with people globally and keeping in touch with friends who we are currently, unable to see.