As the clock strikes midnight and a new year begins, many of us feel a spark of inspiration to set resolutions. While physical health and career goals often dominate these lists, mental health deserves just as much attention—if not more. This year, let’s focus on setting intentional, achievable mental health goals to foster well-being in …
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In today’s fast-paced world, where work deadlines, social media pressures, and personal responsibilities often take centre stage, it’s easy to forget the importance of simply spending time with friends. Yet, the value of these connections goes far beyond just having a good time; they play a crucial role in our mental health and overall well-being. …
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Boundaries, as I see them-are those invisible lines that we draw around ourselves which allow us to feel comfortable with our decisions when it comes to others.I often talk about boundaries as white picket fences rather than big concrete blocks.We may allow others to see what is inside our space, whilst clearly showing that there …
Mindfulness is a state of mind, rather than a particular action or exercise.We often imagine that practicing mindfulness would simply involve being still for 30 minutes or so and let’s face it, that can feel almost impossible to achieve, especially when we overthink. There are many proven benefits to practicing mindfulness, which include: reducing stress …
If you think this is yet another blog post about 10 things you can do to prioritise your mental health…you are close…there are actually 12:) As a therapist, I am a big advocate of parity-mental health on par with physical health, working together, in symbiosis for a better self. Looking after our mental health ties …
For as long as I remember, I have been a “Yes” person. You know me well, dear reader; I am the one with my hand up, going “Pick me, pick me!” whilst shacking it so vividly I can almost feel it coming out of my shoulder cap. I have always done more, agreed to more, …