Life can be pretty stressful, and we spend a lot of it trying to get everything done at 100mph. We could all do with more time to relax especially when we are feeling stressed or worried. Having some relaxation time might not make those worries disappear but it can help you refocus and give you … Continue reading Time To Relax
We live in a world where it is easier than ever to speak to people anywhere in the world and keep in contact with our friends and family, however, loneliness is a growing issue across society. It doesn’t matter how many people you know and even if you are a social butterfly, real connections can … Continue reading So Lonely
In the self-care space there is a lot of talk about mindfulness but what is mindfulness? How does it work? Will it help with your mental wellbeing? These are hopefully questions that we can answer for you now. What is mindfulness? Mindfulness is a technique that has roots in Buddhism and meditation. It teaches you … Continue reading Always on my mind
Today (10 October 2020) is World Mental Health Day and the theme for this year is ‘mental health for all’. Your mental wellbeing plays such a large role in your life and is just as important as your physical health but historically it hasn’t been given as much attention. There has been a stigma that … Continue reading Mental Health For All – World Mental Health Day 2020
It seems like it has been a long time since I last wrote a blog and that a lot has happened since then. The world has changed a lot since I last put metaphorical pen to paper and most of it hasn’t been good. The world has been engulfed by a global pandemic which has … Continue reading No Leaf Clover
Today is ‘Time to Talk Day’ which is set up by time to change who are trying to end mental health discrimination. Talking is an important part of keeping your mind healthy as well as being a source of help in dealing with mental health problems. Even though more people are speaking out about mental … Continue reading May I have a talk with you?
There are a few days in the year that are more difficult than the rest. They are the ones that stir my emotions and I don’t look forward to them. Even when I’m trying to be more positive, I’m still glad when they are over. Today is one of those days as today is the … Continue reading End Of Suffering
10 ways to try and escape The modern world is full of distraction. Society is becoming increasingly immediate and people are finding it more difficult to switch off than ever before. From the constant notifications on your phone, the pop-ups on your tablet and an incessant flow of emails, we are being bombarded with information … Continue reading Relax
When you live with mental ill-health every day, it can affect many different aspects of your life. People might think that you just feel unwell or a bit down, but it can reach much further than that and can make tasks that you would normally do without thinking an insurmountable challenge. If you have lived … Continue reading You Against You
Christmas can be a testing time of year for our mental wellbeing. It can be stressful for everyone, even those who don’t live with mental illness. There are financial worries about the cost of presents and going out, pressure to see friends and family and overindulgence with food and alcohol. Here are some easy ways … Continue reading It Won’t Be Christmas Without You
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