Emily Goddard

United Kingdom

Sub-editor and Photographer at Freelance

Production editor at the Guardian 📝 @guardian @tbij @vice @independent @i_D @ajenglish 📷 @Dazed @HuffPost @bjp1854 @featureshoot

Articles

Halo Capsule review: Is the ultra-light cordless vacuum cleaner worth £200?

1 month ago | the-independent.com | Simon Calder |Emily Goddard

The Independent's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn commission. Why trust us? We took the handy tool for a spin and asked – is it really as powerful as its full-size rivals? How many times have you found crumbs on the floor of your kitchen or an abundance of fur on the sofa where your cat had been curled up and wished you had a handy compact device to make the mess instantly disappear?
Best reusable sanitary pads 2025, tried and tested

2 months ago | the-independent.com | Simon Calder |Emily Goddard

The Independent's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn commission. Why trust us? Have a sustainable, plastic-free period, with these reusable sanitary padsEmily GoddardPeriods are a healthy and normal part of life for countless people across the globe, but the sheer amount of plastic waste that’s produced by using single-use menstrual products is substantial, and cause for concern.
Climate Change in the British Mind

Jan 14, 2025 | climatecommunication.yale.edu | Anthony A. Leiserowitz |Jennifer Carman |Emily Goddard |Marija Verner

Report Summary This report is based on findings from a nationally representative survey of residents ages 16+ in the United Kingdom, conducted by the Yale Program on Climate Change Communication (YPCCC). Interview dates: 7 November 2024 – 13 November 2024. Interviews: 10,660 residents of the UK (ages 16 and older).
Best weighted blankets 2025

Jan 3, 2025 | independent.co.uk | Emily Goddard

Weighted blankets FAQsWhat is the purpose of a weighted blanket? Weighted blankets use gentle pressure to promote a sense of calm and relaxation, helping to reduce feelings of anxiety. “The pressure of the weight stimulation from a weighted blanket can have a soothing, calming effect on the body, which is then relayed to the mind through the power of the mind-body connection,” says Nichola Henderson, a holistic life, self-development coach and wellness specialist.
30 Secret Santa gifts under £10: fun ideas they’ll actually want

Nov 29, 2024 | theguardian.com | Lily Smith |Emily Goddard

Many of us will be familiar with the sinking feeling caused by drawing the name of a colleague you barely know from the Secret Santa hat. You’ve shared little more than pleasantries with them, know nothing of their life outside work and don’t even know how they take their coffee. The Guardian’s journalism is independent. We will earn a commission if you buy something through an affiliate link. Learn more.
11 Best Eco-friendly And Natural Cleaning Products That Actually Work - The Independent

Oct 10, 2024 | everand.com | Emily Goddard

A clean home is essential, but at what cost to the planet? For too long, too many of us have used products with harsh and toxic chemicals that can be harmful to humans, wildlife and the environment. With spray cleaners such as furniture polish, you could inadvertently contribute to air pollution, not to mention breath in toxins. That washing up liquid we pour down the drain when doing the dishes could cause chemicals to enter waterways and harm aquatic life.
Self-help was meant to make me feel better. Instead it turned toxic

Jul 1, 2024 | msn.com | Emily Goddard

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Self-help was meant to make me feel better. Instead it turned toxic - and borderline dangerous | Emily Goddard

Jun 30, 2024 | theguardian.com | Emily Goddard

I was in my mid-20s when I fell into one of the most toxic relationships of my life. I remember buying my first self-help book, which promised I could be healed of anything if only I banished my limiting beliefs. I devoured it in days and even though I was still the same depressed, broke, single mother I had been when I picked up the book, that didn’t matter. I was hooked.
10 best weighted blankets to ease stress and anxiety

Apr 9, 2024 | msn.com | Emily Goddard

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10 best weighted blankets to ease stress and anxiety

Apr 9, 2024 | newsbreak.com | Emily Goddard

“Weighted blankets are a useful tool for helping both children and adults to relax,” says Dr Laura O’Halloran, a chartered clinical psychologist at the Purple House Clinic . “They can reduce stress and anxiety, factors which can lead to problems with sleep.