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 …
There is quite a hype around CBD oil in the wellness industry at the moment and for good reason. It has such a range of potential physical and mental health benefits that it seems almost like a magic potion. But is it worth the hype, and the often hefty price tag for even a small …
I hardly need to say that Christmas can be a busy and hectic time of year. If you have Christmas parties to organise or attend, family visits to plan, shopping to do and children to entertain, it can all get quite overwhelming! On the whole, Christmas activities and festive celebrations are great fun, but it’s important to get some downtime too so that we don’t …
I am always looking for ways to boost my health. Mental health is especially important to me because I have been working to overcome anxiety over the past few years. I know that physical and mental health are closely interlinked so I also try to keep my body as healthy as possible which, in turn …
There’s no doubt that spending time around animals can be therapeutic, and as a cat owner, I can attest to that. My cat is a sweet, shy girl who is nervous around new people at first, but when you get to know her, she is friendly and loving. We have a special bond and she …
Do video calls make you anxious? You are not alone in this! Video call anxiety is a very real thing and it’s especially common among introverts and people with social anxiety or other anxiety disorders – but it can affect anybody. Very often, people find video calling more stressful and tiring than socialising in real …
Have you stumbled across “body neutrality” while searching for ways to feel more confident about your body? It’s not as well-known as body positivity. But for a lot of people, body positivity just doesn’t sit right. The focus on “loving your body” can feel like too much pressure, when you’ve spent years feeling the exact …
We all encounter problems in our life, whether they are big or small. Do you ever find yourself running a problem or difficulty over and over in your head? I certainly do, and it makes me feel worried and panicky. The more I think about the problem, the worse it seems. I find myself dwelling …
I was recently offered a copy of Shake It Off by Rafael Santandreu in exchange for a review. On reading the press release for this book, my immediate thought was that it sounded so interesting and relevant to me! So of course, I accepted, and I was delighted to receive a PDF copy of this …
Our thoughts can have a big impact on how we feel. Sometimes, when I allow my thoughts to wander, unhelpful thought patterns can start to enter my mind. I worry about upcoming events, replay past situations in my mind, and visualise worst-case scenarios. This often happens when I am out for a walk, in the …
