Lauren
Lauren Edwards-Fowle is a professional copywriter based in South East England. Lauren worked within Children's Services for five years before moving into the business sector. She holds an M.Sc. in Applied Accountancy and B.Sc. in Corporate Law. She now volunteers within the community sport sector, helping young people to live healthier, more productive lifestyles and overcome the barriers to inclusion that they face. With a keen interest in physical wellbeing, nutrition and sports, Lauren enjoys participating in a variety of team sports in her spare time, as well as spending time with her young family and their dog Scout. Feel free to follow her on Linkedin.

4 Deep & Interesting Things to Talk about on a First Date

First dates with new people are a myriad of emotions! Nerves, excitement, anticipation, stress all combine to make it seriously tough to think of things to talk about on a first date that won't feel like time killers. We all want to come across in the best way. Interesting but not opinionated. Confident but not arrogant. Excited but not a ball of nerves.…

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Is It the Right Person at the Wrong Time? 3 Ways to Know

Do you ever feel like you're in a 'right person, wrong time' situation? Like you have a connection that seems to be something special, but the circumstances are so laughably wrong, you are convinced the universe has had a glitch in the framework? We all expect sparks to fly and lights to dim when we meet our soul mate. Sadly, the real world…

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10 Signs of Superficial Friends and How to Deal with Them

There's little doubt that social interaction, friendship, and companionship are vital to our mental wellbeing. Still, how do you know if your friends like you for who you truly are, or whether you've picked up some superficial friends along the way that are only there for the good times? Let's think about why superficial friendships can only ever make a half-hearted stab at…

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How to Stop Being Jealous: 10 Practical Tips

Jealousy can be a destructive, dark emotion - but one that almost everybody will experience from time to time. Learning how to stop being jealous isn't just about being kind to others but about learning how to appreciate your own self-worth. "Comparison is the thief of joy." -President Theodore Roosevelt How to Stop Being Jealous in 10 Practical Ways Let's discover ten practical…

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How to Stop Thinking about Someone? 5 Practical Tips

We've all been there; you experience a relationship breakup, fall out with a friend, or relocate - but no matter how hard you try, you can't get a certain someone out of your head. Learning how to stop thinking about someone isn't easy, but with a few practical tips, let's look at what you can do to take back control of your thoughts.…

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How to Not Care about What Others Think in 5 Practical Ways

Whether we like it or not, unfair, and often unfounded judgment is around every corner. It’s human nature to have opinions and unfortunately, some people struggle to keep those opinions to themselves when they aren’t wanted. We’re told that it's necessary to learn how to not care about what others think, but that’s easier said than done. Opinions surround us, especially with the…

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7 Fun Things for Couples to Do at Home to Stay Emotionally Connected

If you are stuck at home for too long, at some point, boredom inevitably sets in, even if you have the company of your special someone. For this reason, we have compiled a list of fun things for couples to do at home that will not only help you fill your time with useful activities but also will also strengthen your emotional connection.…

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The Confidence Gap Shows the Differences between Men and Women

The confidence gap is an interesting concept. Closely linked to imposter syndrome, it is the disparity in confidence levels between men and women. A person in the same scenario, with the same experiences, might feel very differently about their chance of success dependant on their gender. So why does the confidence gap exist, and what can we do about it? Is the confidence…

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8 Fun Conversation Games for Adults to Help You Break the Ice

There is nothing worse than an awkward silence! Often in social situations where people don’t know each other, it can be difficult to think of conversation games to help break the ice and start the conversation flowing. Likewise, if you are hosting an event that brings people together who haven’t met before, it can be a great idea to have some conversation games…

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5 Instances When Lying in a Relationship Can Lead to a Breakup

Relationships rely on mutual trust and communication. Lying in a relationship or being untruthful can lead to jealousy, doubt, and distrust. There are some things you should absolutely never lie about, which can be particularly damaging to a healthy relationship. Here are the five top things to avoid lying about in your relationship: 1. How you really feel Especially in a new relationship,…

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