We all spend so much time working and trying to make a success of our lives in one way or another that it can sometimes feel like a work to life balance is a mythical story. But the truth is, the rat race can leave us feeling exhausted, ill and even really unhappy. Despite the many...Read More
Do you find yourself moaning about your job without really thinking about it? Wondering whatever happened to the dreams of your perfect job? Well what’s really stopping you from achieving it? Now more than ever before there is a wealth of resources at our fingertips that can help us reach our goals. The Internet alone...Read More
Who can believe that a little over 10 years ago we didn’t have Facebook? And now over 500 million people use it on a daily basis. Staggering figures when you look at it like that, especially if you look at your Facebook timeline and often groan in despair at the complete lack of interest any of your...Read More
I don’t consider myself a high maintenance girl. I have pretty simple needs really – I can get ready in 15 minutes flat, full face of make up and all. I’m happy to throw on a pair of jeans and a tee, and as long as I’m given a pair of shades I will happily...Read More
Some of you will know me as Editor of Semple, but as of today I have officially relinquished my position. After five wonderful years at Semple I left for the last time on Friday. During my time at Semple I have grown from a shy intern to a proud and confident Editor. It’s been an...Read More
Let’s be honest for a moment. We can’t help but compare ourselves to others. On a daily basis we are bombarded by news feeds and magazine features telling us about more glamorous lives, the rich and of course the better bodied. When life perhaps sometimes isn’t going our way, or things haven’t turned out like we wished,...Read More
“We think that we are invincible because we are.” Of all the words I heard around the time of my grandmother’s passing six years ago, these were the only ones that eased my pain. At 15 years old the loss of someone I loved so dearly was unbearable; innocent, immature and above all unprepared I...Read More
Trying to stay healthy is easier said than done and if you are like me, then you don’t have the strongest willpower. I am constantly craving chocolates after dinner and always wanting salty snacks in between meals. Kicking those bad habits can be really tough often nothing but a failure trying to do so. So...Read More
David Attenborough is probably the most well known and respected wildlife presenter of our time. Throughout his career he has discovered endless facts about creatures all over the world, which we have followed religiously now for years, following his numerous TV series such as Life, Blue planet, Frozen planet and Africa to name a few....Read More
“Welcome to our house. We eat, sleep, talk and play. We clean, cook, argue and make up. We share traditions and break the rules. This is our home.” – anonymous Now I have to say, I’ve been extremely lucky with my housemates, but our time spent together this year has been bittersweet; on one hand,...Read More
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