Are you a fan of Halloween? Personally, I love to get into the spooky atmosphere of Halloween, but only the light-hearted side of it. I like the pumpkins, black cats, witches, ghosts that many would consider pretty ‘tame’ when it comes to spooky things. Basically, the Halloween of my childhood. However, I’m not …
From addiction to mental health problems, families face many issues that can tear them apart. Conflict is normal, but family counselling may be beneficial when the conflict becomes too much and affects relationships. Even families that get along quite well could benefit from family therapy. Life changes like a divorce, death, or job loss can …
No one likes to think about leaving loved ones behind, but it’s very important to organise financial protection for a worst-case scenario, especially if you have young children who rely on you. Life insurance provides reassuring peace of mind that your nearest and dearest can remain in the family home and cover future family …
For a lot of people in this life, existence can be very tough. Even when things are going well, there will still be stumbling blocks that affect our physical and mental well-being. You’d think we’d have everything at our disposal to make life so much simpler – but it never seems to work out that …
Did you know that around 374 million people are living with anxiety across the globe? Think about that for a second. That’s nearly 1 in 20 people in the UK – so most of us will know someone affected by it. The symptoms can be pretty exhausting – from feelings of dread and panic, difficulty concentrating, irritability …
Do you feel as though you just aren’t as happy as you could be? Maybe you’re going through tough times, or maybe the little things in life are bringing you down. Either way, if you want to make a positive change to your happiness levels then this is the guide for you. We’ll be taking …
There’s a push in the world to be productive and to constantly stay on top of things. Slacking and being lazy are seen as unacceptable, even to the point where maybe you shouldn’t do hobbies. It’s weird that hobbies aren’t considered productive because they are actually good for you, in ways we’ll explore in this …
At times, it seems we forget to take time out just in order to care for ourselves, yet this essential practice mustn’t become lost within all the hustle and bustle. It’s important to take time for YOU, the most vital person in your life, by pausing, taking a deep breath, as well as reconnecting. So …
How we think and talk about mental illness has come a long way over the past few decades. While we can’t say the stigma has been eliminated, it has been significantly lessened and we’re becoming more aware of the things that can lead to the development of mental health issues, as well as the signs …
Do you ever get the feeling that someone you are spending time with is feeling anxious? You might be unsure of how you can possibly help them to feel better in that moment. Especially if you don’t want to let on about your suspicions that they are feeling anxious, for fear of making them feel …
