Christmas is coming and along with negotiating the busy shops for some last-minute shopping and making sure there is enough food for everyone at Christmas dinner, the Christmas night out with colleagues can prove to be one of the more tricky parts of our Christmas traditions. The office Christmas party can be an enjoyable event if handled with care. Here is our survival guide to ensure your work’s night out is a success:Line your stomach: … [Read more...]
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and the Changing Seasons – A ‘The Green Rooms’ Guide
Summer turns into Autumn As we move away from the summer months, we are likely beginning to notice the days getting shorter and the weather becoming colder. The arrival of autumn brings the reds and purples of falling leaves, foggy mornings and darker evenings. As we swap our summer t-shirts for woolly jumpers, hats and scarves, autumn can give us much to look forward to. Autumn brings us closer to celebrations such as Halloween, Guy Fawkes, … [Read more...]
New Year Resolutions: How to Achieve them and more
As we say goodbye to 2014 and our attention turns to the arrival of a new year, we may find ourselves thinking about what awaits us in 2015. For many of us, a big part of our New Year celebrations will include the consideration of what our goals are for the next year.As we reflect on the past year and begin to think about aspects of our lives that we would like to change or improve, our new year’s resolutions can help us to focus on what we … [Read more...]
Auld Lang Syne: Why is this Scottish Song so Integral to New Year Celebrations Worldwide?
Should auld acquaintance be forgot,And never brought to mind?Should auld acquaintance be forgot,And auld lang syne. For auld lang syne, my joFor auld lang syne.We’ll tak a cup o’ kindness yet,For auld lang syne.As the clock hits midnight on Hogmanay and we celebrate the arrival of a new year, all over the world people will likely be joining hands and singing Auld Lang Syne. Written in 1788 by Scotland’s most … [Read more...]
Christmas Traditions – Planned and Spontaneous
Christmas is a time for making memories with our loved ones, and many of these memories become part of our own personal traditions as we celebrate the festive season. Along with the food, songs, films and decorations we have become so accustomed to at this time of year, we will likely have our own Christmas traditions, our own personal festive routines which we share with our families and loved ones. Why are Christmas traditions … [Read more...]
Food and the Festive Season
Food was, is and always will be part of our lives, but the role it has in our lives, and the value that goes with this, is something that depends mostly on us. The Festive Season is upon us and simply thinking about it brings joy to many of us. There are many reasons why the Festive Season is so important to us and gives us much to look forward to. Spending time with family and friends, going on a holiday, shopping for presents, decorating the … [Read more...]
Is it important that Santa is real?
To most people, the answer to this question is obvious. In fact, the majority of people would instantly defend Santa and his magical world of flying sleighs and reindeer. There are others though, who will argue that it is wrong to lie to your children, even if it is only for fun. What do you think?It is RIGHT to tell your children Santa is real?If you believe that Santa is an important part of childhood, you may even reject the word … [Read more...]
Coping with Christmas Shopping Procrastination & Stress
Are you a lover of Christmas? Do you get excited when the Coca-Cola Christmas advert comes on the television? Do you long for the first flurry of snow?These are the signs that tell you it’s the ideal time to start shopping for the perfect Christmas gifts. Even though we know it’s usually sensible to start early, sometimes we leave Christmas shopping until the last minute. Why? Because we are procrastinating.‘Christmas shopping … [Read more...]
