Category: live well

When we think of all the times we’ve been bored we often remember those experiences as negative – time slows down, we feel listless, unsatisfied, frustrated. But is boredom really that bad? Or are we just not making enough of the opportunities a boring spell can offer? Here are some of the ways in which we can embrace boredom and turn it into something more positive.
1. A bored moment is the perfect time to daydream. Daydreaming not only helps your mind take a much-needed rest from thinking about the daily nitty gritty it also encourages creativity. A brain that is given a bit of space to fantasize and escape to another place can wander into some very inspiring and creative territory, so use the opportunity when you can.
2. In modern life, we’re almost constantly bombarded with information. We can also access pretty much everything we want almost instantly. Learning to embrace ‘boredom’, step back and exercise a bit of restraint to help our brains get out of the habit of instant gratification can help us improve our self-control which can be useful in all areas of life.
3. Boredom is ironically often the result of overwhelm. We might think we don’t have anything to do, when in fact our mind is actually signalling to us to that it needs to disengage from the sensory overload. Developing the ability to sink into the boredom rather than resist it can be good for our overall mental health.
4. On the other hand, boredom can also be the catalyst for taking action and getting ourselves out of a rut. If embracing the boredom isn’t working for you, you can always flip it on its head and use it as a motivating factor to push you to achieve things you’ve always wanted to.
So, next time you find yourself slipping into a fog of malaise, why not try a new response and see what happens?

While the world-famous Pembrokeshire Coast Path might get the lion’s share of headlines when it comes to the best walking routes in the world, did you know that the Ceredigion Coast Path is equally spectacular? This central section of the 870-mile-long Wales Coast Path follows the gentle curve of Cardigan Bay, with magnificent views as far as Snowdonia and the Llyn Peninsula to the north and Cardigan Island to the south.
Along the trail, the terrain alternates between soaring cliffs and pebbled beaches, quaint coastal villages and wide, sweeping estuaries.
You’re also likely to see plenty of our local wildlife, both on land and out at sea. Cardigan Bay is famous for its pods of dolphins that play in the surf and often follow local boats. The coast is also home to thousands of sea birds, red kites, otters and seals. Clinging to cliff tops and doted throughout meadows you’ll also find heathers, orchids, pink thrift and wild campion growing in abundance.
Some intrepid walkers attempt the path in one go, or as part of an attempt on the entire Wales Coast Path. However, many people simply choose a section that’s walkable in few hours. You can find maps of each section on the Wales Coast Path website. There are also several bus services that serve this section of coast, namely the Cardi Bach bus between Cardigan and Newquay and the Traws Cymru T5 service between Cardigan and Aberystwyth. Happy exploring!

Pembrokeshire has been voted wellness capital of Wales in a new survey, taken by FBM holidays. Having reviewed every area of the UK to collate the data, the results found that Pembrokeshire is Wales’ wellness capital at number 2 of the top 10, with Dorset at the top and Gwyneth and Angelsey also making the cut. The survey took into account several factors such as blue flag beaches, wellness centres, health restaurants, national parks and park runs and average life expectancy. The data was then ranked from lowest to highest with Pembrokeshire appearing top for Wales.
Laura Mackenzie, Senior Brand Communications Executive at FBM Holidays commented,
‘It’s great to see that much-loved Pembrokeshire has made Wales’ top wellness spot alongside so many other gorgeous places.’
It seems like Pembrokeshire is the place to be to look after your health and wellbeing!

A new North Pembrokeshire footpath that gives walkers a chance to see a variety of landscapes including oak woodland and meadows, as well notable local

With the warmer weather and longer days of summer approaching, long walks by the beach enjoying the cooling coastal breeze are becoming more appealing. With Wales Coast Path recently celebrating its 10 year anniversary it’s the perfect time to discover the sandy stretch that wraps the Carmarthenshire coastline. This stretch of the Coast Path includes the traffic free 17 miles of Millennium Coastal Path. Great for walking, jogging or cycling this section of the path is mostly smooth and flat making it accessible for wheelchairs and mobility scooters. Carmarthenshire Council have shared ideas for eight different walks along sections of the path taking you from Bynea in the East to Amroth in the West. The routes range from shorter walks covering 5 miles to longer options of 10 to 13 miles and include handy tips of places to eat along the way and highlights to look out for. Discover more here.

A series of walks has been organised to give people the chance to join in with the celebrations marking 70 years since the Pembrokeshire Coast