by thinkmarsh | Apr 11, 2019 | happiness, motivation, self care
Big things are happening over at PT Mollie HQ this year. I started off with publishing a book, now I am launching a new online program, and I am working on obtaining sponsorship for my next challenge (more on that later). Being injured has allowed me to focus time I would have normally spent training on developing something that everyone can benefit from. I would love for you to join me.
My new program is called ’30 Days To Happy’ and will be held over email and Facebook from 29 April – 28 May 2019. Over four weeks, we will touch upon attributes of fitness, food, fun and fortitude, learning healthy ways to incorporate each into our daily lives. You’ll get a introductory webinar to learn more about the program and meet others in the group; a weekly challenge video and worksheet to complete via email; and community support in a private Facebook group. You can also join me on Sunday nights for #happyhour over on Twitter.
Everyone deserves to be happy. As a personal trainer and health coach, I have the tools to guide you through small changes that can add up to make a big difference. I will be there to hold your hand, cheer you on, and guide you through some of your roadblocks.
Are you in? As this is a pilot program, I am offering 30 days of my coaching for only £30. That is only £1/day to learn skills that will last a lifetime.
The price will go up for the next round, so why not give it a try? Registration closes 24 April 2019. Sign up via the button below. Limited to 30 people so don’t wait. 🙂
by Mollie Millington | Apr 11, 2019 | happiness, motivation, self care
Big things are happening over at PT Mollie HQ this year. I started off with publishing a book, now I am launching a new online program, and I am working on obtaining sponsorship for my next challenge (more on that later). Being injured has allowed me to focus time I would have normally spent training on developing something that everyone can benefit from. I would love for you to join me.
My new program is called ’30 Days To Happy’ and will be held over email and Facebook from 29 April – 28 May 2019. Over four weeks, we will touch upon attributes of fitness, food, fun and fortitude, learning healthy ways to incorporate each into our daily lives. You’ll get a introductory webinar to learn more about the program and meet others in the group; a weekly challenge video and worksheet to complete via email; and community support in a private Facebook group. You can also join me on Sunday nights for #happyhour over on Twitter.
Everyone deserves to be happy. As a personal trainer and health coach, I have the tools to guide you through small changes that can add up to make a big difference. I will be there to hold your hand, cheer you on, and guide you through some of your roadblocks.
Are you in? As this is a pilot program, I am offering 30 days of my coaching for only £30. That is only £1/day to learn skills that will last a lifetime.
The price will go up for the next round, so why not give it a try? Registration closes 24 April 2019. Sign up via the button below. Limited to 30 people so don’t wait. 🙂
by Mollie Millington | Nov 15, 2017 | product review, self care, sleep
Central London has a new place to recharge and relax.
Pop & Rest is a new boutique studio in central London near Monument. When they first contacted me, I was intrigued about the concept. A place where I can nap? During the day? I was in. At my new work building, I have yet to discover a secret place to nap on the rare occasion where I overcommit myself and sacrifice my sleep.
On Thursday morning, I made my way down to their building. Unfortunately, I got a bit lost in Bank Station which made me arrive right at noon. The building has a reception desk, so I suggest that you arrive five minutes before your appointment in order for the Pop & Rest team to collect you.
I was escorted to their space, which was dimly light with electric tea light “candles”. The room is kept at 20 degrees Celsius as that has been proven to be the best temperature to fall asleep to, according to the Pop & Rest team. I was shown to my ‘pod’ which was made of cubicle walls enclosing a bed, nightstand with lamp, and a place to hang my jacket. The door was an accordion door for privacy. The walls did not go all the way up to the ceiling, but I was told this would be happening soon. There was also a little booklet on the nightstand, giving some tips on how to make the most out of your time in the pod, whether it be for napping, mediation, or relaxing.
The host explained that he would wake me up in 30 minutes, all I needed to do was get into bed. I took off my shoes and curled into the “half crawl” position recommended by the booklet. I opted not to use the blindfold or ear plugs. The bed was super comfortable, as were the pillows. Even though I was in jeans and a hoodie, I was still comfortable. My FitBit didn’t record me as sleeping, and I don’t think I did either. I was too worried about whether I would indeed fall asleep, how the host would wake me up, and all the crap I had to do when I got back to work.
Even though I didn’t officially sleep, I felt very chilled out when the host gently knocked on my door to wake me up. I took a minute to stretch out and put my shoes back on. I admit, my main concern was whether or not they change the sheets! I learned that it takes only two minutes to do so and yes, they change them after every booking.
Another service Pop & Rest offers is a shower facility. There are four shower cubicles and lockers to store your items. Towels and toiletries are provided by Pop & Rest, which means you don’t need to carry around extra things with you.
The business model for Pop & Rest has does very well in Spain, and I think will do in London too. Not only can freelancers or athletes use the space for catching 40 winks or cleaning up, but people travelling into and out of London can too. I was thrilled to learn that Pop & Rest are looking to open another site near my work at St. Pancras station due to the proximity to the Eurostar station.
I cannot wait to return to Pop & Rest the next time I have a long day of work booked in. If you are going to try, my top tips would be:
- Arrive 5-10 minutes early to check in with reception.
- Wear comfy clothes if you plan on sleeping or pack some pj’s.
- Book in for 60 minutes rather than 30. It just didn’t seem like long enough, even though a 20 minute nap can improve performance by 34% (according to Pop & Rest).
- They offer free coffee, tea and fruit. Place an order before your nap for a pick-me-up on the way out.
If you decide to book in, please let Pop & Rest know you heard about them through me. I really hope this model takes off because I love a good nap and you should too. Having a place to rest without having to travel all the way back home is a great way to recharge without loosing time on a commute. It is also much more economical than renting a hotel bed for a few hours. People who work multiple jobs, students, freelancers, those headed for a night out and more will soon be seeking out a pod. Hopefully, Pop & Rest start offering monthly memberships or multi-packs soon. A 30 minute nap is only £9 and worth every pence.
Thanks to Pop & Rest for inviting me along for a complimentary experience. All opinions are honest and my own.
by thinkmarsh | Nov 15, 2017 | product review, self care, sleep
Central London has a new place to recharge and relax.
Pop & Rest is a new boutique studio in central London near Monument. When they first contacted me, I was intrigued about the concept. A place where I can nap? During the day? I was in. At my new work building, I have yet to discover a secret place to nap on the rare occasion where I overcommit myself and sacrifice my sleep.
On Thursday morning, I made my way down to their building. Unfortunately, I got a bit lost in Bank Station which made me arrive right at noon. The building has a reception desk, so I suggest that you arrive five minutes before your appointment in order for the Pop & Rest team to collect you.
I was escorted to their space, which was dimly light with electric tea light “candles”. The room is kept at 20 degrees Celsius as that has been proven to be the best temperature to fall asleep to, according to the Pop & Rest team. I was shown to my ‘pod’ which was made of cubicle walls enclosing a bed, nightstand with lamp, and a place to hang my jacket. The door was an accordion door for privacy. The walls did not go all the way up to the ceiling, but I was told this would be happening soon. There was also a little booklet on the nightstand, giving some tips on how to make the most out of your time in the pod, whether it be for napping, mediation, or relaxing.
The host explained that he would wake me up in 30 minutes, all I needed to do was get into bed. I took off my shoes and curled into the “half crawl” position recommended by the booklet. I opted not to use the blindfold or ear plugs. The bed was super comfortable, as were the pillows. Even though I was in jeans and a hoodie, I was still comfortable. My FitBit didn’t record me as sleeping, and I don’t think I did either. I was too worried about whether I would indeed fall asleep, how the host would wake me up, and all the crap I had to do when I got back to work.
Even though I didn’t officially sleep, I felt very chilled out when the host gently knocked on my door to wake me up. I took a minute to stretch out and put my shoes back on. I admit, my main concern was whether or not they change the sheets! I learned that it takes only two minutes to do so and yes, they change them after every booking.
Another service Pop & Rest offers is a shower facility. There are four shower cubicles and lockers to store your items. Towels and toiletries are provided by Pop & Rest, which means you don’t need to carry around extra things with you.
The business model for Pop & Rest has does very well in Spain, and I think will do in London too. Not only can freelancers or athletes use the space for catching 40 winks or cleaning up, but people travelling into and out of London can too. I was thrilled to learn that Pop & Rest are looking to open another site near my work at St. Pancras station due to the proximity to the Eurostar station.
I cannot wait to return to Pop & Rest the next time I have a long day of work booked in. If you are going to try, my top tips would be:
- Arrive 5-10 minutes early to check in with reception.
- Wear comfy clothes if you plan on sleeping or pack some pj’s.
- Book in for 60 minutes rather than 30. It just didn’t seem like long enough, even though a 20 minute nap can improve performance by 34% (according to Pop & Rest).
- They offer free coffee, tea and fruit. Place an order before your nap for a pick-me-up on the way out.
If you decide to book in, please let Pop & Rest know you heard about them through me. I really hope this model takes off because I love a good nap and you should too. Having a place to rest without having to travel all the way back home is a great way to recharge without loosing time on a commute. It is also much more economical than renting a hotel bed for a few hours. People who work multiple jobs, students, freelancers, those headed for a night out and more will soon be seeking out a pod. Hopefully, Pop & Rest start offering monthly memberships or multi-packs soon. A 30 minute nap is only £9 and worth every pence.
Thanks to Pop & Rest for inviting me along for a complimentary experience. All opinions are honest and my own.
by thinkmarsh | Sep 13, 2017 | eating, exercise, family, outdoors, relax, running, self care
Of course, different strokes for different folks but I had an awesome weekend and think you should too. Here are my tips. Let me know which ones you try and how it goes.
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| Burgess Park fishing late |
- Be a parkrun tourist- Due to my next tip, I needed to be in Elephant and Castle mid-Saturday morning. I started looking at different parkruns and found Burgess Park run would be closest to where I needed to be. After a quick shout on Facebook, I had a few friends meeting me there. The bonus was that a few other friends from track happened to be there and it was perfect running weather (sunny, cool, with a slight breeze). The course is flat and pretty with a fishing lake, open lawns, and wildflower gardens. They even had orange pieces at the finish. I was #224 and pleased with my sub-30 time. After saying goodbye to everyone, I put my Osprey rucksack on and ran another 5K towards my marathon training.
- Attend an instructional weight lifting session- I was lucky enough to be invited by Vlique to attend a Girls Who Lift session at One2One fitness studio near Elephant and Castle. Although I am a certified personal trainer, I don’t have any clients right now nor do I belong to a gym. It was great to have Anna review proper technique of cleans, squats, dead lifts, and pull ups. An added bonus was that Sabine from My Life My Challenges was there too. I hadn’t seen her in ages so it was great to catch up.
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| Working on my clean but I am fatigued from running 10K |
- Hit up an activewear sale- Lululemon leggings are my gold standard in terms of quality and fit. However, they are also a big investment. Sabine knew about a sample sale, which we spent a lot of time and money at.
- Have a delicious milkshake with a good friend- Maple syrup, Jack Daniel’s and vanilla ice cream. Need I say more?
- Go on a date with your partner- Sunday was our 7th wedding anniversary. We went to Luppolo in Wanstead as it is one of our favorites. We always order the same thing.
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| Goat’s cheese, red onions, olives pizza |
- Sleep in and then go for a run- Don’t set your alarm. When I woke up, I had a rough idea that I wanted to run another 10K. I added in a stop at Rinkoff Bakery for some crodoughs, I mean to add in a mile, too.
- Eat an outdoor brunch in Victoria Park- Yes, more eating. Are you seeing a theme yet? I met James and Oldland at a cafe for yummy food in the brisk air. The sun went behind the clouds but that didn’t matter as I ate a big plate of veg, egg, and halloumi while James had banana praline pancakes.
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| More eating! |
- Make your dog a cake- Not only was it our anniversary, it was also Oldand’s 3rd adoptiversary on Monday. I found a dog-friendly cake recipe online. After Oldland licked all the Greek yogurt icing off of the cake, he swallowed the cake in two bites.
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| Liking the plate |
- Watch Outlander- The 3rd series (“season” in America) started and I cannot wait to see how they adapted Voyager.
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| I was lucky to see Outlander on Thursday night as a sneak preview 🙂 |
If you have any suggestions on what I sure try this weekend, leave a comment below and let me know.
Thanks to Vlique for the complimentary experience. All opinions are honest and my own.
by Mollie Millington | Sep 13, 2017 | eating, exercise, family, outdoors, relax, running, self care
Of course, different strokes for different folks but I had an awesome weekend and think you should too. Here are my tips. Let me know which ones you try and how it goes.
|
| Burgess Park fishing late |
- Be a parkrun tourist- Due to my next tip, I needed to be in Elephant and Castle mid-Saturday morning. I started looking at different parkruns and found Burgess Park run would be closest to where I needed to be. After a quick shout on Facebook, I had a few friends meeting me there. The bonus was that a few other friends from track happened to be there and it was perfect running weather (sunny, cool, with a slight breeze). The course is flat and pretty with a fishing lake, open lawns, and wildflower gardens. They even had orange pieces at the finish. I was #224 and pleased with my sub-30 time. After saying goodbye to everyone, I put my Osprey rucksack on and ran another 5K towards my marathon training.
- Attend an instructional weight lifting session- I was lucky enough to be invited by Vlique to attend a Girls Who Lift session at One2One fitness studio near Elephant and Castle. Although I am a certified personal trainer, I don’t have any clients right now nor do I belong to a gym. It was great to have Anna review proper technique of cleans, squats, dead lifts, and pull ups. An added bonus was that Sabine from My Life My Challenges was there too. I hadn’t seen her in ages so it was great to catch up.
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| Working on my clean but I am fatigued from running 10K |
- Hit up an activewear sale- Lululemon leggings are my gold standard in terms of quality and fit. However, they are also a big investment. Sabine knew about a sample sale, which we spent a lot of time and money at.
- Have a delicious milkshake with a good friend- Maple syrup, Jack Daniel’s and vanilla ice cream. Need I say more?
- Go on a date with your partner- Sunday was our 7th wedding anniversary. We went to Luppolo in Wanstead as it is one of our favorites. We always order the same thing.
|
| Goat’s cheese, red onions, olives pizza |
- Sleep in and then go for a run- Don’t set your alarm. When I woke up, I had a rough idea that I wanted to run another 10K. I added in a stop at Rinkoff Bakery for some crodoughs, I mean to add in a mile, too.
- Eat an outdoor brunch in Victoria Park- Yes, more eating. Are you seeing a theme yet? I met James and Oldland at a cafe for yummy food in the brisk air. The sun went behind the clouds but that didn’t matter as I ate a big plate of veg, egg, and halloumi while James had banana praline pancakes.
|
| More eating! |
- Make your dog a cake- Not only was it our anniversary, it was also Oldand’s 3rd adoptiversary on Monday. I found a dog-friendly cake recipe online. After Oldland licked all the Greek yogurt icing off of the cake, he swallowed the cake in two bites.
|
| Liking the plate |
- Watch Outlander- The 3rd series (“season” in America) started and I cannot wait to see how they adapted Voyager.
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| I was lucky to see Outlander on Thursday night as a sneak preview 🙂 |
If you have any suggestions on what I sure try this weekend, leave a comment below and let me know.
Thanks to Vlique for the complimentary experience. All opinions are honest and my own.
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