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Formby Hall Golf Resort and Spa Review

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My Top 5 Tips For Coping With Anxiety

January 4, 2018November 18, 20183 Comments

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My Depression Journey

December 6, 2017November 14, 20183 Comments

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The 3 Things I am Grateful For This Month – Close Embracements, Sunshine and Tears

August 30, 20174 Comments

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Feel Good Fitness Tips – How To Stay Motivated

August 18, 2017August 18, 2017Leave a comment

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My Dad Took Me on A Date – Countryside Views and The Best Fish Pie!

August 10, 2017August 23, 20172 Comments

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One Door Closes, Another One Opens – My Graduation

August 2, 2017August 2, 20174 Comments

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Jessica Ward

• Hi, I'm Jessica! • I was 15 when I first experienced bullying and depression. 7 years on and I am now an award-winning health blogger, passionate journalist, avid explorer and foodie and fitness lover. Positively Jessica Ward is a blog and location for all things positive. Magnetic colour, mouthwatering recipes and infectious positivity!

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LOOK UP. MAKE THE MOST OF TIME WITH PEOPLE ➡️ Social Media detoxes are bliss and when I have free time, I step away from my phone and I also step away from my social media platforms. I rarely even text! I spend time in the present moment and I concentrate on making memories with loved ones•⠀ ⠀ When I am in the company of others, I respect their company and I don’t sit on my phone. I make the most of every moment with my friends and family ♥️ after all, time is precious and I rarely get free time with my family and friends so it’s important I make the most of every moment•⠀ ⠀ The people in your presence either choose to be around you, or you wanted them to be around you. Don’t disrespect them. Value their company. Just think, one day they won’t be there and we don’t know what could happen from one day to the next. Put your phone down. Look up. Laugh. Make memories and try and disconnect when you’re with loved ones. Happiness doesn’t need to be captured. Just enjoy ♥️ ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• #gym #girlgains #gratitude #grateful #goals #happy #health #healing #healthy #happiness #mentalhealth #gymlife #fitfam #fitness #fitnessblogger #fitnessmotivation #positivity #writer #travel #travelblogger #meditate #meditation #spiritual #mindfulness

NEW BLOG POST🥰 ➡️ Women’s Circle - TOMS, Ella Grace Denton and The Helen Bamber Foundation• TOMS <@tomsuk> - together with Ella Grace Denton <@ellagracedenton> has hosted a series of Women’s Circles in London and Manchester during early April to spread awareness and create a unique opportunity for women to connect with themselves and each other in a nurturing and safe space• Each circle welcomed 33 different women from all walks of life. The main motivation behind the event was to support The Helen Bamber Foundation ❤️ which is a UK human rights charity supporting refugees and asylum seekers who have suffered extreme human cruelty @helenbamberfoundation . You can read more about the event and the amazing cause by clicking the link in my bio ⬆️ ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• #london🇬🇧 #happy #focus #dedication #focused #ambition #fitness #kindness #humanrace #happiness #positive #workhard #londonist #northern #travel #travelblogger #meditation #cacaoceremony #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealth #bekind #quote #positive #positivequotes #positivevibes #femaleempowerment #manchester #event #bloggerevent

MEMORY MAKING & NO RESTRICTION ➡️ For many years of my life, I stopped myself from being social so that I could have lean abs and control my diet. Little did I know, that not only would that create more stress for me... It would also waste crucial memory making time•⠀ ⠀ Restriction is only important if you’re prepping for a competition or a health professional has recommended you to do so. If you’re unsure about your diet.. You should seek professional help ♥️. Meeting your goals and being healthy doesn’t mean you have to restrict and build a negative relationship with your food. Food is there for fuel and it’s there to be enjoyed•⠀ ⠀ I know that in 20+ years.. I won’t remember my restriction and my abs... I’ll remember the moments of baking Easter cakes in the kitchen with my Mum. That’s what is important. But anyway, here’s the cake we made this year and it was bloody delicious! 😉🙌🏼💪🏼 Fuelling my workouts and making me feel cosy inside. Soul food is the best food•⠀ ⠀ Don’t deprive. Have your cake and eat it. Enjoy every moment but don’t forget to move your body, look after your mental health, stay hydrated and eat the foods your body thrives off. •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• #healthy #balance #eatwell #health #fitness #workout #gym #cheesecake #balancedlife #lifestyle #eatout #healthyrecipes #healthyfood #healthblogger #blogger #blog #foodie #foodblogger #foodieblog #easter #eastercake #fitnessmotivation #cake

WHY ME? ➡️ •⠀ ⠀ Have you ever been in a situation where it feels like nothing is going right... Have you ever had a moment of negativity and asked yourself ‘why is this happening to me?’... Yeah, I have been in that situation many times and I can relate. When things are ‘going wrong’... In fact, they’re going in the right direction, you just may not be able to see it yet•⠀ ⠀ Your relationship might not be working because something greater is going to happen.. Or maybe you’re being tested to see how strong you are as a couple❤️. Your job might not have worked out because you’re destined for greater things and you just needed some additional experience❣️. A friend might have let you down.. But let’s face it, they probably weren’t a ‘friend’ anyway and now, you have seen their true colours☀️. A relationship didn’t work out.. Because it wasn’t the right time and at that moment, you need to discover some things alone for a while and then you’ll be ready•⠀ ⠀ Everything we experience is prepping us for greater things. Just because things ‘don’t work out’ the way we planned them to, doesn’t mean that the world is against us. Don’t lose faith. Everything has a silver lining and everything truly does happen for a reason. 🙌🏼 I know things can be rubbish, but just hold in there.. Shed a tear and then get back up. Don’t give up ❣️ ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• #london🇬🇧 #happy #focus #dedication #focused #ambition #fitness #career #happiness #positive #workhard #londonist #northern #travel #travelblogger #lifestyle #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealth #femaledomination #femaleempowerment

HOW I LOOK AFTER MY SKIN➡️ Firstly, I drink LOTS of water, I keep active regularly and I try and eat a diet rich in vitamins and minerals. I try and get a good nights sleep every evening and I have a simple and soothing skincare routine. I have no secrets regarding my skin, it’s just been a lot of trial and error• Your skin is so important! However, what works for me might not work for you. But I would definitely say, no one needs an expensive skincare routine... Keep things simple and your skin will definitely thank-you ♥️ and so will your bank account• When it comes to skincare, I have always kept things very simple. I have always used E45 as a cleanser, Sudocrem for blemishes and spots and 100% natural coconut oil as a body moisturiser. My skin is incredibly sensitive and it’s always a little risky experimenting. I also don’t wear much makeup because it makes my skin feel suffocated😖. I stick to a light tinted moisturiser, a bronzer, a blusher and some mascara. Occasionally, I will wear a little bit of eyeshadow too but I am definitely not an expert• This leads me to the base of my skin and how Urban Veda has transformed the way I do my skincare routine… Soothing, vegan, natural and healing. There’s nothing more I would want from a skincare range! @urbanveda have ticked the boxes when it comes to skincare• ‘Naturally formulated using Ayurvedic herbs, flowers and fruits, combined with multi-vitamins and clinically proven actives, Urban Veda helps to maintain skin’s natural balance by infusing it with Omega-rich bio-oils, free radical-fighting antioxidants and vitality-boosting essential fatty acids• Want to grab some skincare of your own? Or perhaps try their travel size products as a tester? Use my code ‘UrbanJess15’ for 15% off your order ♥️🙌🏼 if you have any Q’s just ask! ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• #london🇬🇧 #happy #focus #dedication #focused #ambition #fitness #career #happiness #positive #workhard #londonist #travel #travelblogger #lifestyle #vegan #skincare #veganskincare #ayurveda #crystalhealing #veganism #veganuk #sandalwood #skincare #skincareroutine

READ➡️ ‘Tragedy should be utilised as a source of strength. No matter how painful the experience is, if we lose our hope, that’s our real disaster. If you can cultivate the right attitude, your enemies are your best spiritual teachers because their presence provides you with the opportunity to enhance and develop tolerance, patience and understanding.” – Dalai Lama, my favourite quotes always come from Dalai Lama ❤️🙏🏽💟 ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• #gym #girlgains #gratitude #grateful #goals #happy #health #healing #healthy #happiness #mentalhealth #gymlife #fitfam #fitness #fitnessblogger #fitnessmotivation #positivity #writer #travel #travelblogger #meditate #meditation #spiritual #mindfulness

HOW FOOD HELPED MY ANXIETY ➡️ When my anxiety was at its highest during school, I made the decision to change my eating habits and that’s when I chose to adopt a healthy lifestyle. No restriction and no deprivation... Just healthy food and moving my body more•⠀ ⠀ Comfort food, herbal teas and lots of nutrient dense meals have helped me overcome many feelings of anxiety. I love peppermint tea for anxiety, I love low-sugar foods to help settle my anxiety and I love yoghurt that’s packed full of natural bacteria - it adds a sense of healing to my gut ♥️. Heavy meals, overeating and highly processed foods actually make my anxiety worse and I’ll only have them in small doses•⠀ ⠀ I eat foods which are rich in nutrients and that will provide me with sustained energy.. As a small example: porridge, eggs, fish, chicken, rice, ALLLL the veggies, yoghurt, nuts, seeds, pulses... Bread, pasta 🙌🏼 everything within moderation. Throughout the years, I have learnt what my triggers are and I try and limit them as much as possible. If you’re suffering from anxiety at the moment, please be patient and try out numerous methods to combat the feelings. What works for one person.. Might not work for you. It is all trial and error and it all depends on the circumstances you’re in•⠀ ⠀ Amongst many other things, sorting out my diet has helped regulate my anxiety. Seek professional help if you’re changing things and need additional expert advice! You’ve got this 💪🏼. Nothing beats a warming bowl of porridge - Anytime of the day! Comforting, settles the stomach and provides slow release energy 🥣•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• #healingfood #foodlove #foodblogger #recipeblogger #healthy #healthyfood #onmytable #onmyplate #foodblog #forkyeah #foodintheair #fitfam #feedfeed #kitchenbowl #igfood #homecooking #eatinghealthy #fooddiary #instayum #healthymealidea #healthymeal #eattherainbow #healthyeating #wholesomefood #porridge #proteinrecipe #gym #preworkout

WOMEN’S CIRCLE WITH @tomsuk ➡️ I got the opportunity to attend an event in Manchester in collaboration with TOMS, The Helen Bamber Foundation and Ella Grace Denton on Saturday and it was incredible• TOMS together with Ella Grace Denton has hosted a series of Women’s Circles in London and Manchester during early April to spread awareness and create a unique opportunity for women to connect with themselves and each other in a nurturing and safe space. The Women's Circles are a place for connection, letting-go and happiness. It's about connecting with like-minded women in a none-judgemental environment. Each circle welcomed 33 different women from all walks of life. We were all there to share our stories and to open our hearts to one another. It was emotional but it was a sacred space of togetherness too• The main motivation behind the event was to support The Helen Bamber Foundation which is a UK human rights charity supporting refugees and asylum seekers who have suffered extreme human cruelty♥️. For each woman that attended the event, TOMS will be investing 33 different opportunities for women to follow a programme with Helen Bamber ~ the programs are focused on a holistic approach to care, which helps turn a 'difficult past into a hopeful future• At the event, we did guided meditation, a cacao ceremony, sound therapy, dancing and so much more. I have a blog post coming soon! Let’s just say, many tears were shed but it was the greatest experience. I am sending my love to all the ladies I met that day - you’ve all inspired me A L O T and your vulnerability and bravery was to be admired. We’re all in this together. If you have a woman in your life... Please check in on her and give her some love. 🌈 ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• #london🇬🇧 #happy #focus #dedication #focused #ambition #fitness #kindness #humanrace #happiness #positive #workhard #londonist #northern #travel #travelblogger #meditation #cacaoceremony #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealth #bekind #quote #positive #positivequotes #positivevibes #femaleempowerment #manchester #event #bloggerevent

A COMMONLY QUOTED APHORISM🧿➡️ ‘New beginnings are often disguised as painful endings.’ We resist and often resent ‘change’. But change is key to life, because, despite change being seemingly painful... It’s necessary•⠀ ⠀ The human mind doesn’t like to break a set pattern and sometimes, we can become creatures of habit. I now go with the flow and accept change with open arms. Change in relationships, jobs and much more. If we aren’t open to change, how can something new and even more exciting be welcomed? What is perceived as painful and undesirable, often paves the way to something even better 💪🏼... If it’s not better, it’s different. Different is good and it challenges you•⠀ ⠀ For a few years, I have been single and the thought of having a relationship really scared me. I was determined not to change this and I wasn’t welcoming anyone in. Until recently, I decided to allow change in this area of my life and it really surprised me. I have decided to truly flow through life and enjoy every second... Even the sh*t moments. It’s all a journey 🔮📿 a crazy journey at that•⠀ ⠀ Don’t be scared of change. It’s good and you’re never given something you can’t handle. The universe is ALWAYS one step ahead ⏰ ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• #london🇬🇧 #happy #focus #dedication #focused #ambition #fitness #kindness #humanrace #happiness #positive #workhard #londonist #northern #travel #travelblogger #lifestyle #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealth #bekind #quote #positive #positivequotes #positivevibes #femaleempowerment

NEW BLOG POST➡️ Recipe time! Blackcurrant Porridge with Caramelised Apples 🥣🍏 . Want to make this too? Check out the link in my bio and subscribe to my blog for more recipes and regularly updates ♥️. •⠀ ⠀ *In collaboration with Real Handful Ltd @realhandful 👍 ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• #foodlover #foodie #foods #foodblogger #foodiesofinstagram #blogger #blog #fitness #protein #postworkoutmeal #oats #porridge #proteinpowder #proteinporridge #healthy #health #healthyfood #weekend

MY VEGAN SKINCARE REGIME ➡️ For the past few months, I have been dedicated to looking after my skin... From the inside —- out. However, the accompaniment of good skincare has done wonders to the texture and appearance of my skin🥰. When I was a teen, I suffered with bad acne and it’s taken years for me to have it under control. Now, my skin is much clearer due to the healthy lifestyle I lead. But I do believe that the Urban Veda range has improved my skin even further•⠀ ⠀ The Urban Veda range has been created using natural ingredients and the principles of Ayurveda in a relevant way for 21st-century skincare❤️. Every day, we come into contact with negative energies which affect our skins appearance and health. Central heating, cold or hot weather, dirt, sweat, stress, pollution… They all take a knock on effect and Urban Veda has created skincare which will act as a shield to ‘pollution proof’ skin• ⠀ If you’re unsure about what ‘Ayurveda’ means, in the principles of Ayurvedic medicine, there are three main body types known as ‘doshas’, these are Vata, Pitta and Kapha. These ‘doshas’ express everything about us from our skin type and physical characteristics, to our health and personality traits. After taking a short quiz on the Urban Veda website🙌🏼, you are then guided to the correct products which will seamlessly complement your characteristics, health and personality traits in line with your ‘dosha’•⠀ ⠀ Not only are the products vegan-friendly👏🏼, they contain NO parabens, NO artificial colours and NO genetically modified ingredients. As a holistic brand, they will never test on animals and all their packaging is recyclable ❤️🙌🏼 not forgetting, that their bottles are made out of post-consumer recycled plastic👏🏼🎆. They’re amazing and I highly recommend you check them out. Their products smell like a luxurious spa too! USE➡️ ‘UrbanJess15' for 15% off your order at @urbanveda 😍🌱••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• #london🇬🇧 #happy #focus #dedication #focused #ambition #fitness #career #happiness #positive #workhard #londonist #travel #travelblogger #lifestyle #vegan #skincare #veganskincare #ayurveda #crystalhealin

EGGS & AVO EVERYDAY ALLLLL DAY➡️ What does your breakfast plate look like? I wish mine looked this fancy everyday! (Shoutout to @cartfordinn for providing the goodness as per usual• ⠀ My day usually begins with a huge glass of lemon water and I take my vitamins during this time too. I then cook x3 egg whites and 1 whole egg in coconut oil and tinned tomatoes 😍 once cooked, I top my eggs with pink Himalayan salt, sliced avocado, black pepper and a drizzle of tom ketchup 💋. I serve this with a side of toast: ALL the carby goodness 😉. If I’m not training that day, I’ll leave the bread and I’ll opt for leafy greens and lots of fried mushrooms•⠀ ⠀ I’m all about balance... And for the next few weeks I’m stepping up my nutrition game! It’s time to get ALLL the goodness inside of me• P.s - if you haven’t visited @cartfordinn yet... ARE YOU OK? GET THERE ASAP. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• #throwback #strength #healthy #londoner #home #healthy #happiness #happy #eatwell #eatclean #explore #eat #protein #positivity #positivevibes #healthyeating #healthychoices #blog #brunch #balance #british #delicious #dedication

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