Articles by Lucy Hawthorne

Lucy Hawthorne

How to Get More Protein Into Your Plant Based Diet

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By Aria Beheshtaein, founder of B’liev

Over recent years, protein has been increasingly recognised as being important for sports men and women to support their performance. But even for those slouched in the couch potato section of the activity Venn diagram, protein is an important part of our diet. It plays a lead role in the creation and maintenance of every single cell in your body. It also controls hunger, helps keep blood sugar levels stable and is used in the regulation of hormones. 

So, you need to include meat and dairy in your diet. Right?

Wrong. You just need to know a little science.

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How to Become the Unshakeably Confident Woman You Want to Be

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Are you as confident as you would like to be?  Are there times when you hesitate and miss an opportunity?  If you catch yourself saying this such as “I’ll happy with myself/successful/confident … when …”, it is time to make some changes in your life.

As a communication skills trainer I help people become confident in the way they speak and portray themselves. If anybody knows what it feels like to lack confidence, it’s me.  During my schooldays in Russia, I was a shy, antisocial child who always sat in the back corner of the classroom and never raised her hand because she was afraid of what others might think of her. 

What expectations did people have of me? Definitely not succeeding as a speaker or an entrepreneur. Yet, that’s exactly who I’ve become.

To help you build your Unshakeable Confidence here are some actions to take, based on lessons I have learned the hard way!

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Protein Pancake Recipe (With No Banana)

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Protein pancakes are a great alternative to traditional pancakes. They’re high in protein and can be made without using bananas, so it’s perfect for those who don’t like bananas or don’t have any on hand.

These high-protein pancakes are ready in 15 minutes, making them an excellent option for your busiest mornings!

If you prefer sweet breakfasts but don’t want that sugar crash later in the morning, make yourself some of these fluffy protein pancakes for the perfect start to your day.

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Protein Pancake Ingredients 

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12 Best Crystals for Social Anxiety

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Anxiety is unfortunately extremely prevalent in the current day and age. Most people will experience it at some point in their life. It may make it difficult to concentrate or be present in the moment.

Lets take a look at the best healing crystals for social anxiety, to help cope with negative emotions, stressful situations and tune into your inner peace.

At its worst, anxiety disorders can paralyze you from going out in the world and living your best life. Fortunately, there are many ways to combat anxiety.

Yoga, meditation and aromatherapy can all be helpful tools in easing anxiety. One other potentially powerful way to combat anxiety is through the use of crystals. 

Crystals have been used by civilizations for centuries and harness powerful vibrations and energy fields. They can work in different ways to comfort and support those in need.

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Relaxing Guided Mindful Meditation for Sleep

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Use this 5 minute guided meditation to help achieve a restful sleep, or go for the ten minute mindfulness meditation if you need a little more time to unwind, and take some deep relaxation to lead you into a better sleep.

Today we have a free 5 minute guided mindful meditation for sleep, and a longer 10 minute deep sleep meditation.

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Sleep quality has a huge impact on our mental health, physical health and overall well-being. Sleep deprivation is a form of torture and not getting enough sleep will have such a negative impact on your day to day functioning in so many ways.

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50 Self Love Self Care Sunday Ideas To Recharge Your Soul

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Are you looking to reenergize yourself on a Sunday? If so, check out this Self Love Self Care Sunday collection of over 50 ideas for getting in your weekly dose of self love.

Have you ever noticed that the first thing you think of when you wake up each morning is what you need to accomplish for the day? Let your goal for Sunday to be just to feel more replenished. 

With so much going on in our lives, we often lose sight of the importance of self care. However, taking time to give yourself the pampering you deserve can improve your health (both physical and mental health) and boost your happiness levels.

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Our Self Love Self Care Sunday Idea list is filled with activities that will recharge your soul, help you to embrace your beauty, and support you in living a life of self care.

These little things can really have a positive effect!

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10 Best Herbs for Menstrual Cramps

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If you’re one of the many women who suffer from menstrual cramps, you know just how painful they can be. Luckily, there are a number of herbs that can help to alleviate the pain. In this blog post, we will discuss the best herbs for menstrual cramps and how they can help to make your monthly cycle more bearable.

We do not tend to talk about the menstrual cycle and period pain. It is usually a taboo topic. However, it is an important topic for women’s health that needs to be discussed. It is a normal part of being a woman and talking about it can help women understand their bodies and reproductive health.

10 best herbs for menstrual cramps. natural relief for period pain

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60+ Uplifting Songs About Self Worth

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Build up your playlist and your self confidence with this ultimate list of songs to get you through a bad day. With over 60 Songs About Self Worth For Your Empowerment Playlist, you will soon be back to feeling like a bad B.

Whether you’re recovering from tough times, toxic relationships, low self-esteem, or just need a little reminder of your own strength and self worth, we have got you covered.

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The songs we picked all have beautiful song lyrics with a positive message.

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Star Tattoo Meaning. 20+ Designs and Inspiration.

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When it comes to choosing our tattoos, we tend to focus on the designs themselves—but as with most things, there’s more to it than meets the eye. Let’s take a look at the meanings behind the star tattoo, and the symbolism of this common tattoo choice. What is the Star Tattoo Meaning?

If you are thinking about getting a star tattoo on your body, then read this article to get a deeper understanding of the meaning and ideas behind this tattoo.

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Meaning of the Star Tattoo

Do you know the meaning behind star tattoos? If not, you may be missing out on some amazing insights that may really resonate and leave you loving these gorgeous tattoo designs even more. 

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