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 …
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 …
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 …
Drinking herbal tea is an absolute staple part of my daily routine. There is such a wide variety of great-tasting teas to explore, and I love knowing that they have health benefits as varied as their flavours. There’s a tea for every mood, occasion and time of day, whether you need something stimulating, refreshing …
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 …
This post contains a collaborative portion. There are so many ‘self-help’ books out there, on a multitude of topics including physical health, mental health, personal development and productivity. As the self-help ‘label’ suggests, these books are supposed to help you or improve your life in some way by reading them. However, all too often these …
Conversation skills don’t come naturally to everyone. Some people, including myself, find conversations hard work at times and don’t always know what to say to people. I would class myself as an introvert, and I also experience social anxiety to some degree in many of my social interactions, which doesn’t help! However, I believe that …
