It's important not to trivialise OCD as it can be a very debilitating condition. However, many people today report recognising traits in themselves that they associate with mild OCD.

Common signs of mild OCD include obsessive symmetry, counting or repeating phrases in one's head, arranging items, excessive washing and cleaning, or constantly rechecking things like whether a door is locked. Nevertheless, just because you exhibit these behaviours, it doesn’t necessarily mean you have mild OCD.

As any seasoned blogger knows, the key to engaging content isn’t just about personal interests or what might attract a wider audience; it’s about timing!

Understanding what people will be typing into search engines or social media is crucial. To help spark inspiration and guide your writing, here’s a detailed list of subjects that will be trending leading up to the Christmas season.

Many people embark on a thorough 'spring clean' of their homes, scrubbing every surface and vacuuming up every speck of dust. Then, as the warm weather arrives, they open all the windows, allowing dust and insects back in! Instead, it might be wiser to do an ‘Autumn clean’ when you have your windows closed for the Autumn and Winter which will maintain a cleaner home.

Are there things in life that bug you, but everyone else around you seems to brush them off? Are there people that really get on your nerves? Some annoyances are mild enough that you can turn away and mutter under your breath, but sometimes, it's the little things that irritate you.

Sometimes these annoyances are related to personal preferences or views. No perspective is inherently right; everyone has different views and tastes.

However, when you’re at a restaurant table with friends and mention something that bothers you, and everyone looks at you as if you are mad or a bit odd, you start to wonder; is it just me.

Podcasts are perfect if you need a distraction in life, want something to listen to while tackling tedious household chores, or have a long journey ahead of you and are looking for an alternative to music. Once you give them a try, you may quickly become hooked and find yourself with a list of favourites, eagerly anticipating the release of each new episode.

A little reminder of those essential things that we Midlfers need to have in order, so we can then focus on enjoying the things we love in our lives. You will probably read this and think, "I've been meaning to take care of that!"

Living our best life enables us to feel good about ourselves, leading to increased energy and reduced fatigue. This heightened state of being gives us greater productivity and a stronger sense of achievement. As a result, we experience lower stress levels, smile and laugh more, and foster positive brain activity. This cycle perpetuates a consistent feeling of wellness and vitality day after day.

How happy and compatible are you and your partner?

Find out how perfect your relationship is and how truly happy and compatible you and your partner are, by playing the ‘Happiness Game’.

Also, find helpful suggestions to ‘adjust’ your relationship to live your happiest life together.

Do you feel confident about what is currently considered acceptable to say and discuss in a social setting or a business environment? Are you worried about saying the wrong thing or using the wrong term in front of people? Being politically correct today has started to become a bit of a minefield.

It is essential to have a well-organised system to divide household chores fairly to prevent stress and conflict. The goal is to create a natural routine so that both parties do all the chores as agreed, without fuss and without needing to constantly refer to a schedule or discuss it.

I don’t mean I’ve waited 5 years for her to become my wife, or I’ve been waiting for her because she was living abroad or went to prison. No, I’m referring to the times I have had to patiently wait for my wife. I’ve always been one of those annoying punctual people who, if we agree to leave at a certain time, I’m ready to go on the dot. Unfortunately, my wife isn’t quite so punctual!

My wife has been experiencing nearly every symptom the menopause brings for about 5 years and counting. So I felt in a good position to share my thoughts on the menopause from a man's perspective.

As Midlifers, some of us didn't have computers when we were young, so the technological advancements we've seen in our lifetime have been phenomenal. It’s important not to feel overwhelmed by technology but to embrace it and figure out how it can improve your life and which Apps you need. You can ignore the rest.

I’ve always wanted to go to Africa. But I hadn’t researched where and how to travel around such a large continent. Then I started watching @itchyboots and @charlineRibotta on YouTube and got hooked. That's when the Googling began, and I couldn't stop watching videos of other people’s adventurers in Africa. Suddenly, it has become my top adventure priority.

Are you constantly feeling Tired? There are many reasons why you might feel tired and want to sleep all day.  Lack of good sleep or an underlying medical condition are the first things to consider and investigate.

However, you may not be tired due to lack of sleep, but just exhausted because you simply have too much going on in life.

When my wife booked a yoga retreat for herself and suggested I go somewhere on my own, I saw an opening to do something I had always wanted to do – Go travelling.

Hiking is simply taking a walk in nature. It offers numerous health benefits and is great for the mind and body. There's nothing quite like being outside in the fresh air, whether you're alone or with friends. Best of all, it's completely free!

Do you Dream of Travelling the World Forever? You don’t have to quit your job and sell everything. Just change your usual two-week holiday into a 14-day travelling adventure. Then, when you return, you can see how you feel about future travels and whether you wish to travel the world forever.

Blog confirming the launch of the What Midlife Crisis website.