Marie Ellis

Jan 2, 2025 | brokegirlinthecity.com | Marie Ellis

I am a huge advocate of Plum savings app. I have spoken about it on this blog as well as on BBC Five Live. So I was only too happy to share their 52-Week Challenge to help you save money this year. Christmas and New Year is always a demanding and stressful time. Saving a little each week takes the stress away. Your future self will be thankful of it!The 52-Week Challenge rule is designed to help you set aside up to £1.378 in one year. Here’s how it works: We start by saving £1 in the first week.

Jan 1, 2025 | brokegirlinthecity.com | Marie Ellis

Many of us face a low mood as the festive season winds down. We also experience decreased energy levels and dwindling morale. Here, Lee Hawker-Lecesne MBPsS, Clinical Director at The Cabin, Drug and Alcohol Rehab in Thailand, offers guidance. He explains how to start 2025 by setting realistic and healthy resolutions. These resolutions can help you regain balance for the year ahead. Even moderate alcohol consumption can have lasting effects on both the mind and body.

Dec 9, 2024 | brokegirlinthecity.com | Marie Ellis

Psychotherapist Lucy da Silva MSc, MBACP, FDAP of Silva Wellness examines the noticeable shift in people’s emotional states. She also observes changes in their physical states during this time of year. This therapist’s toolkit will set the tone for a grounded and meaningful 2025. Lucy comments: “It’s as though the collective energy field tilts, bringing with it colds, fatigue, and a sense of detachment.

Nov 25, 2024 | brokegirlinthecity.com | Marie Ellis |Marie Ellis

Christmas is a magical time, especially for the tiniest members of the family! Are you looking for thoughtful baby gifts? Bringing joy and comfort to a baby. It should also make parents’ lives a little easier. If so, look no further. This guide is packed with festive ideas, from adorable plush toys to practical feeding accessories. These gifts are perfect for celebrating the season of giving and will continue to be cherished long after the holidays. Hot food?

Nov 5, 2024 | brokegirlinthecity.com | Marie Ellis

This Movember, mental health expert Noel McDermott looks at men’s mental health issues and ways to improve well-being. In the UK, 3 out of 4 suicides are by men. Noel advises on how suicide prevention be reframed. It’s like pulling guys out of the river before they are catastrophically washed out to sea and lost. We can help reduce the rate of male suicides by normalising feelings. Staying fit and healthy is crucial. We also need to find the right support to overcome life’s challenges.