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12/08/2024

How To Take Advantage Of This Energy✨

The First Quarter Moon is a time of action, challenges, and decisions. This phase in the lunar cycle encourages us to confront obstacles and take decisive steps toward achieving our goals.

When this moon phase occurs in Scorpio, its energies are deeply transformative and intense. It can be challenging to stay on track when the energy is intense. Sometimes we need a little guidance.

These beautiful guided meditations from Emma at Beinspired can help you bring yourself to centre before taking action. When we operate from a centred space our action steps are effortless.

Find out more with our Weekly Moon Guide, your local guide to the moon cycle and energy in Guernsey: https://thelist.gg/moon-guide

05/08/2024

How To Take Advantage Of This Energy This Week 🦁

Manifest, manifest, manifest! This is one of the most potent times to manifest in the year. Use the energy of Leo to be bold and connect with your heart. Aligning this with the New Moon and Lions Gate energy will help bring your manifestations into reality.

Join Luisa for a 1-2-1 Energy Reset session with New Moon Wellness. Together you will work with the heart opening plant medicine cacao, reiki energy and conscious intention setting to use the magical energy to help you manifest.

Read more here: https://thelist.gg/article/guernsey-new-moon-august-2024

29/07/2024

It’s a huge change for any young adult, and the move away from island life brings with it an extra layer of excitement - or complexity, depending on your perspective.

Read the list: https://thelist.gg/article/how-to-prepare-for-university

In partnership with Cherry Godfrey Guernsey

The move away from home comes with a unique set of challenges and opportunities, for students and parents.

26/07/2024

Managing money is a skill we all need to learn, but it’s not something we’re all taught and it’s not an easy concept to navigate. It can be especially difficult if you are a student living away from home for the first time. Having to keep on top of your finances independently whilst navigating new responsibilities and freedoms can be a steep learning curve.

But there are a few key things you can do to make sure you use the money you have effectively and spend it well, to get the most of your student budget.

Read the tips: https://thelist.gg/article/cherry-godfrey-student-budgeting-tips

17/07/2024

Financial wellness is a form of self care that is often misunderstood. It's not about the size of your bank balance or about earning as much money as you can. It’s about living a financially healthy and happy life that gives you the freedom and security you need to feel in control of your personal circumstances.

Read the list here: https://thelist.gg/article/cherry-godfrey-financial-wellness

05/07/2024

New Moon in Cancer 🌑🌙

How To Take Advantage Of This Energy ✨

Cancer is ruled by water and this is a powerful tool for healing. Sometimes to really feel our feelings we need to remove ourselves from life and what better way to do it then get out on the sea. Hire a paddle board from Outdoor Guernsey and leave your cares on the shore. Using the healing energy of the water you can really sit with your feelings, using the sea as a cleanse before you come back to shore: https://thelist.gg/article/guernsey-new-moon-july-2024

New Moon Wellness

28/06/2024

In a world that can sometimes feel frenetic and overwhelming, we need our home to be a place of calm. Somewhere we can retreat to at the end of a busy day to escape from the pressures and stresses of everyday life. The way we present our home can have a huge impact on our wellbeing, so we need to get the design right.

But many of us struggle to create the calming home environment we need. In fact, our personal space can sometimes actually add to our stress. Daria Iwon, interior designer at StudiO Architecture + Design here in Guernsey, has some simple suggestions to help you transform even the most hectic of households into a place of serenity and calm: https://thelist.gg/article/how-to-create-a-calm-home

27/06/2024

Have you signed up for 30baysin30days?

Sea swimming has always been popular in Guernsey, long before wild swimming and cold water therapy gained serious recognition in the world of wellness. It makes sense, living on an island, that people would naturally be drawn to the sea.

There's a thriving local community of open water swimmers. Talk to them, and they'll tell you how good it feels to get into the water on a regular basis, and about the many ways they benefit from the experience: https://thelist.gg/article/benefits-of-sea-swimming

27/06/2024

Skin is in. Whether it's fresh faced and make up free or glassy skin piled high with serums, we are all looking for that glowy look and how to maintain it. The answer is not always a quick fix. It's a series of sensible lifestyle choices and finding the right products or treatments for your skin's type & needs.

One thing is for sure, with all of the constant innovations and new products on the market, we are always going to call on the experts to help us wade through of the tips and advice, so the Guernsey Medispa team (formerly The Guernsey Skin & Beauty Centre) are on hand to tell us what actually works.

Read the list here: https://thelist.gg/article/skincare-guernsey

17/06/2024

If you think the The WI (National Federation of Women's Institutes) is all about jam and Jerusalem, it’s time to think again. We recently dropped into the WI Guernsey’s AGM and to say we were surprised is an understatement.

With an Oscars themed meeting, the WI literally rolled out the red carpet for its members, and they extended the red carpet treatment to us by welcoming us with open arms. But there’s more to the institution than fun and friendship. There’s also a definite sense of purpose.

Read the list here: https://thelist.gg/article/the-wi-guernsey

08/05/2024

How To Take Advantage Of This Energy 🌕

Take the time to be in the moment and connect with your body with a magical yoga practice by Spirit Yoga. The practices are prana flow and vinyasa flow in style, synchronising breath with movement in a beautifully flowing and dynamic nature.

Join Spirit Yoga on Wednesday evenings from 6.15 - 7.30pm at St Peter’s Community Hall.

Read more: https://thelist.gg/article/guernsey-new-moon-may-2024

New Moon Wellness

27/04/2024

We've partnered with Rock Photography to celebrate you! We're giving one lucky winner the opportunity to create an unforgettable experience that celebrates your confidence, strength and beauty.

Bo***ir sessions are about more than just beautiful photos. They are about empowering you to embrace your body, celebrate your unique allure and love yourself.

So whether you're looking to commemorate a milestone or simply embrace your femininity, this photoshoot is the perfect way to do it.

Enter here: https://thelist.gg/giveaway-rock-photography

26/04/2024

A gentle reminder to check-in with yourself today. Taking time for yourself and making your wellbeing a priority can help to feel better any day of the year, so try some of these quick and easy self care ideas today to reduce your stress levels and live life well: https://thelist.gg/article/ways-to-cope-with-stress

24/04/2024

Do you ever feel like you want to get rid of all the stuff around you so that you can live a lighter, less messy life? We're not talking full-on minimalism. It's more about clearing out some of the things you are holding onto that you simply no longer need.

Run through this list. It will help you to get organised and take back control of your home. With just a few quick wins, you will start to feel the benefits of a less cluttered sock drawer or a more organised bathroom cabinet and you will be on your way towards a simpler lifestyle.

It's time for a simpler lifestyle, focusing on relationships and experiences rather than things... less is definitely more!

23/04/2024

Tomorrow 🌕

How To Take Advantage Of This Energy 👇
Full Moon is always a time to release and let go. Clinging to the past can almost seem comfortable when we are use to carrying it with us but it can also be the biggest thing holding us back.

Decluttering can be a great way to release the past making room for an exciting future. When we have a clear space at home energy flows more freely. Clear space, clear mind.

Keep up to date with our weekly moon guide here: https://thelist.gg/moon-guide

22/04/2024

It’s true that a certain level of stress isn’t necessarily a bad thing. It releases a surge of hormones, including adrenaline and cortisol, which can sharpen your senses and make you feel more energised. These stress hormones can help you to spring into action. But, as with most things in life, it’s about moderation. If these feelings last for a long time, or your stress levels are too high, your physical and mental health may start to suffer.

So stress is something that needs to be recognised, and we need to take steps to keep our stress levels under control. Together with Guernsey Mind, we’ve got some ideas to help you build up resilience and manage your stress levels.

These suggestions won’t make your stress go away, but they might help you take back control.

It's so common to feel stressed that it's easy to accept it as an inevitable part of everyday life - but it's not.

21/04/2024

Have you ever woken up suffering from ‘hangxiety’? It’s that feeling of anxiety you experience after a night out - or a night in - when you’ve maybe had a few too many drinks and you wake up feeling anxious and worried for seemingly no reason.

Well, you’re not alone. It’s on the rise, and for some people it can be so extreme that it even leads to panic attacks.

Read on to find out more: https://thelist.gg/article/hangxiety


In partnership with The Health Improvement Commission for Guernsey and Alderney LBG

20/04/2024

Many of us dream of turning our hobby into a business and making a little extra income from it. Maybe even quitting our day jobs one day to be our own boss and find a better work life balance. But not every passion project needs to become a business. And not every great business comes from great passion - but it helps. We chatted to Sarafumi's founder Sarah Kelly, whose love of honey bees led her to follow her passion ‘down a path of fragrance discovery’ to set up her Guernsey-based business in 2016.

Here are a few things you need to know before deciding to take the leap.https://thelist.gg/article/turn-your-passion-project-business


(In partnership with Sarafumi)

19/04/2024

There are many people who swear that this is a time when life feels a bit more chaotic and unpredictable (if we're not blaming the moon then mercury must be in retrograde, right?), but what does it actually mean and how will it show up in your life?

How will it show up in your life?

18/04/2024

Taking good care of your eyes now can help prevent a multitude of issues that could affect your vision in years to come. By adopting these healthy habits and making simple lifestyle changes now you can significantly reduce your eye health risks, and also protect your eyes from injury and infection.

Read the full article here: https://thelist.gg/article/guernsey-eyes-healthy-habits


In partnership with Guernsey Eyes Ltd.

17/04/2024

CBD is growing in popularity in the wellness world. Over a short period of time it has undergone a radical image transformation, from the controversial new kid on the block to the luxury self care must-have that everyone is talking about. It got us thinking - what exactly is CBD?

We asked the experts at OTO Wellbeing to fill us in: https://thelist.gg/article/what-is-cbd

16/04/2024

The Guernsey Literary Festival is back with another impressive collection of international speakers and local talent, bringing us books and talks on a wide range of subjects. We've browsed the line up to bring you our list of not to be missed events, which shine a light on community and wellbeing, local talent and strong women.

Be warned, some events have already sold out so you'll need to be quick!

Our list of 'not to be missed' events, with focus on community and wellbeing, local talent and strong women.

16/04/2024

When your 'To You' list starts to feel like a To Do list, that's when you know you need to mix it up. A busy schedule (no matter what is on it) can feel like a list of chores - and whether it's fitting in a workout, a nail appointment or even just keeping your skin hydrated before you go to bed, we don't want wellness to become something we feel we have to do. On the contrary, it is something that we get to do and that is something to be grateful for.

There is also no need to settle for box ticking when you can elevate your experience a little; turn your skincare routine into an at-home spa experience every evening. Meet friends for a glass of champagne or a cliff walk instead of a coffee. Follow your gym workout with a few minutes in the sauna. Have a screen-free breakfast. Light a candle in the evening. There are ways to upgrade your daily wellness activities to make them truly feel like a luxury experience. And who better to get advice from than the five star experts at a five star hotel? (well yeah, that's what we thought.)

Our friends at Old Government House Hotel and Spa know how to pop the cherry on top of an experience, so here are some tips from them to elevate your wellness routine, whether at home or away: https://thelist.gg/article/elevate-your-wellness-routine

15/04/2024

Sober curiosity is not an all or nothing approach, it's about choice. And that includes making alcohol free nights out an acceptable lifestyle choice, without having to justify or make excuses about why you don’t want to drink alcohol.

If you’re one of the many who are rethinking your relationship with alcohol, here are just some of the benefits you’ll enjoy by embracing a sober curious lifestyle.

Read more here: https://thelist.gg/article/benefits-sober-curiosity


In partnership with The Health Improvement Commission for Guernsey and Alderney LBG

If you’re thinking it’s time to change your relationship with alcohol, this is the list for you.

15/04/2024

What are you going to decide to prioritise this week?👇

Maybe it’s making time for yourself, maybe it’s booking that yoga class, doing that evening journalling, getting outside daily, going to bed earlier, updating that CV to make a change, choosing the herbal tea over the caffeine at 4pm… keep the promises you make to yourself (or you will stop trusting yourself…)

Comment below your priority this week. And keep that promise to yourself. 👇👇

14/04/2024

Time for a little family time.

Read more here: https://thelist.gg/article/guernsey-first-quarter-moon-april-2024

10/04/2024

Love Stacey Solomon's Sort Your Life Out?

Here are more suggestions on what to watch for further decluttering inspo.

Looking for some streaming inspo to sort your house out? Look no further.

09/04/2024

Sleep is one of the most important factors when it comes to your looking after yourself. Many would go as far to say that its the foundation of everything. Without sleep, it's harder to function, The smallest of tasks can seem monumental. Your brain is foggy and your body is slow. And yet in modern day life it is very difficult to prioritise it. With multiple screens offering hours of entertainment (read: distraction), never ending chores, work and kids, not to mention the constant whirr of our to do lists and nighttime worries in our brains, it can be difficult to fall asleep, and even when you do, to stay asleep and wake up feeling rested.

So when we were recently invited to St Pierre Park Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort to try the new Hand Picked Hotels premium Wellness Sleep Experience, developed in partnership with luxury wellness brand OTO Wellbeing, we jumped at the chance. The package includes a relaxing overnight stay and a luxury CBD sleep spa treatment, designed for deep relaxation. It's a real chance to take time out, focus on you and reset your sleep habits.

Read on for what we thought. 👇



AD- This was a gifted experience, but we chose to write the review.

Our co-founders were recently invited to experience a new premium wellness retreat at St Pierre Park Hotel.

08/04/2024

Eclipses are known for being transformative, a time to flip any negative and unhelpful beliefs into a new narrative that can drive you forward to the future you are looking to create. 💙

https://thelist.gg/article/guernsey-new-moon-april-2024

New Moon Wellness

07/04/2024

Emma Gannon is one of the leading voices of the millennial generation. Dubbed "the spokesperson for the internet generation" by The Evening Standard, she documented growing up in the 90s on the internet in her bestselling book Ctrl Alt Delete: How I Grew Up Online detailing evenings on dial up internet trying to chat to her friends on MSN Messenger. She followed it with The Multi-Hyphen Method, a book detailing the many different and varied career paths open to people these days in the age of remote work and side hustles. Over subsequent years on her highly successful podcast, also named Ctrl Alt Delete, she interviewed many other authors and successful entrepreneurs on the topic of work, wellbeing and creativity. She closed down the podcast in January 2023 and now runs a Substack called The Hyphen, a newsletter that goes out to over 45,000 readers each week. In 2018, she was named on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list for media and marketing.

At the height of her success (a word we've purposefully used multiple times in this intro), Emma experienced very serious burnout. It came at a time when she was riding high in her career. Booked and busy. A life many looked at in awe from afar. At a time when she was so high achieving and expected to be happy, she felt very much the opposite. This caused her to stop, reevaluate her lifestyle and her goals, and truly question why our society feels the need to constantly strive for the next big thing in order to be - or look - successful, instead of feel happy. The result of this discovery is her latest book The Success Myth, which she is coming to Guernsey to speak about on 4th May at the Guernsey Literary Festival. We had the opportunity to chat to Emma about her new book and delve into her new approach to wellbeing and that elusive 'work-life balance'. If that's even a thing anymore.

We're thrilled to say that Emma Gannon is Listed: https://thelist.gg/article/listed-emma-gannon