"I have found that a lot of waste comes down to lack of proper planning and impulsive choices. There are numerous ways in which you can decrease food waste..."

A recent, extensive UN report showed that in almost every country women are more likely to lack sufficient physical activity compared to men

"Every child is different and you know your child best, so having a think about what makes them feel content and happy is worth doing. What will entertain them and what will they need to keep them somewhat relaxed?"

"Feeling overwhelmed can come at you from any aspect of your life and at any time. It’s a feeling that I’ve felt regularly, both as a professional athlete and in my life juggling kids with work and other commitments."

"There’s an imperceptible shift in my energy levels, which makes getting up in the morning and staying active in the evenings not seem like such a hardship anymore."

"My kids’ experience will be entirely different to mine so my job is to be their Mum and encourage them. I feel incredibly grateful for the life I had in competitive sport but I try to completely park that when it comes to my kids."

Plus - a recipe for chicken and butternut squash salad

"Many studies have shown that adults notice a decline in daily social interactions as they get older. This becomes increasingly more apparent in adults who have retired."

"Did you know that hiking can boost your mood, improve your sleep, and reduce your risk of heart disease?"

"Here are some tips that I try to abide by to help me maintain my work/life balance! Some of these can be quite difficult to do especially if you work from your home, or if you are self-employed."