Guest Post
The average Brit’s ‘bits and bobs drawer’ contains six batteries, three phone chargers, five ‘unspecified’ cables – and four takeaway menus
April 7, 2021 | IceniThe average Brit’s ‘bits and bobs drawer’ contains six batteries, three phone chargers, five ‘unspecified’ cables – and four takeaway menus.
It’s also home to four mysterious keys with no known lock, six pens and pencils, and five … Read More
Five ways to build self-belief in children
April 6, 2021 | IceniThink back to your childhood. While there are likely many happy memories, I am sure you will remember traumatic and saddening times, too.
I remember moments when I felt so low and alone that I would curl up … Read More
Who Looks After You?
March 25, 2021 | IceniAre you one of those people who everyone turns to in a crisis?
You’re calm, confident, together and never seem to flap under pressure. People trust that when they turn to you for answers, you’ll be there for … Read More
The nation’s perfect ‘fantasy’ garden has been revealed
March 12, 2021 | IceniAn artist has conjured up a magical image of the nation’s dream garden – as Brits prepare to welcome guests outdoors once lockdown ends.
It features a summer house, an outdoor dining area and a quiet place to … Read More
Are You as Young as You Feel?
March 11, 2021 | IceniRecently a top sportswoman was quoted as saying that she felt the same in her fifties as she did in her thirties; I’m guessing many people would echo her sentiments.
And as the baby boomer generation hit their fifties, and … Read More
Nine in 10 Brits are avid ‘second screeners’ – using a phone or tablet while also watching TV
February 26, 2021 | IceniNine in 10 Brits are avid ‘second screeners’ – using a phone or tablet while also watching TV.
A study of 2,000 adults found that of those who are glued to another screen while watching a film or … Read More
How to Choose the Best Plants for Mother’s Day
February 19, 2021 | IceniThis Mother’s Day, choose a plant gift that will last longer than a week.
Check carefully for flowers, healthy roots, and signs of pests and diseases to ensure success.
It is popular to give flowering plants … Read More
It’s the Little Things in Life That Count
February 16, 2021 | IceniIn life it’s the little things that count and make all the difference.
Something big, like a major insult or offence, or, conversely a grand positive gesture, would be acknowledged and dealt with openly and immediately. But the little things … Read More
The Joy of Podcasts
February 16, 2021 | IceniI don’t know what I did before I listened to podcasts. Really. I’m an out-and-proud addict.
I listen to them as I drift off to dreamland at night. I listen to them as I run (often at speed, … Read More
When Will I See You Again?
February 11, 2021 | IceniMany people frequently express their distress at not being able to see their close family and friends during the global pandemic and, indeed, this lack of contact has caused serious emotional and mental hardship to many people.
Students missing being … Read More