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Constantly trying to reconcile a hectic lifestyle with a distinct lack of ‘me’ time has lead to a new breed of counsellors who are at your service to advise on everything from which books to read to how to dress.


There’s no longer any need to panic about finding time to book your perfect holiday, choose a brilliant beach read, or devise a diet plan - simply let somebody else do it.

 
Saska Smyth, founder and director of Virtually Sorted, a web-based time-saving service for busy individuals, says that her main clients are women with children, who call on the services of Virtually Sorted for anything from emergencies such as a washing machine breakdowns to help in relocating the family.

“More and more mothers, both single and married, are being encouraged to return to work, but they are still expected to do most, if not all, of the things they did when they were on maternity leave,” she explains.

“This can make life very stressful because mothers are trying to fulfil their roles as
mother, wife, daughter and employee andobviously, something has to give - companies like Virtually

Sorted can take the burden out of domestic situations which arise either daily, weekly, monthly or just occasionally.

“In the future, I think that once people get over the emotional obstacle of calling a complete stranger for help, demand will be frenetic.
“Nobody likes to admit they cannot cope but it mustn’t be seen as a failure to require the occasional help with your domestic management - it should be seen as better managing your time.”
 
Saska Smyth
:: COST: The ad-hoc cost of Virtually Sorted services are from £27 per hour (Monday to Friday) to £45 per hour (Sundays and Bank Holidays).

 
:: BOOKWORM BUYERS

For those who love nothing more than spending their weekends scanning scores of dusty shelves for the perfect gem of a novel, bookshops are hallowed places of contemplation and escape.

But for many, the thought of navigating

their way around the literary world sends them into a confused panic.

Now Waterstones’ flagship store in London’s Piccadilly has appointed a dedicated personal shopper who, as well as recommending suitable titles, can also come up with a whole library, offering those with empty shelves an opportunity to fill them up all in one go.

And dedicated booksellers in Waterstones nationwide can also offer free advice and recommendations on any genre of book or author.
Phone 020 7851 2400 and ask for an appointment with Zoe Hall or visit Waterstones at www.waterstones.co.uk
:: COST: Free of charge

:: TRAVEL TAILORS

Everybody longs to discover the perfect holiday destination, but if you simply don’t have the spare time to trawl through the huge piles of travel brochures on the market, you could appoint your own personal travel consultant and avoid having to turn a single page.
 

Travel Counsellors Plc has over 500 dedicated travel consultants, all with average of 20 years’ travel experience behind them, who can track down your own personal paradise by creating a profile of yourself and your specific holiday needs. For further information visit www.travelcounsellors.com

Similarly, long-haul travel specialists Kuoni provides a wonderful Special Interest Travel service which offers travel solutions for everything from specialist sporting events to themed get-aways and bespoke group trips. For further information visit www.kuoni.co.uk
:: COST: Free of charge

:: LIFE CHANGERS

 
 
As modern life becomes more and more demanding, life coaches are fast becoming very popular in the UK, with specialists in everything from personal goal development to business and group coaching.

The coaching process typically involves one-to-one sessions and usually includes a results-focused plan to help clarify objectives, set goals, overcome obstacles, and act on agreed milestones.

The Association For Coaching is the UK’s first online vetted directory for professional coaches. To find out more about coaches in your area visit www.associationforcoaching.com

:: COST: Personal/life coaching from £30-100 per hour, executive/business coaching from £250-600 per hour, and group coaching from £50-150 per person per hour.



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