The new academic year always brings with it a sense of new beginnings, a bit like January does, but with a slightly different rhythm. Working in education means that my life has been structured around the academic calendar for many years, and in recent times that has also been coupled with the commitments of being…
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Blog: Do What Makes You Happy
Last weekend, I did something just for me. It wasn’t logical. It wasn’t sensible. It wasn’t cheap. But it made me incredibly happy. And honestly, that’s the whole point. A few weeks ago, I found myself gutted at the idea of missing out on something special. Oasis at Wembley Stadium. My favourite band. One of…
How much deep sleep do you need?
There’s different levels of sleep. Its not just how much sleep we’ve had in terms of hours. There’s an interesting article over at Calm app’s website. The article explains that deep sleep, also known as slow-wave sleep, is a crucial stage of the sleep cycle responsible for physical restoration, memory consolidation, immune function, and emotional well-being. Adults typically…
Tips to settle a Sunday night
For those of us that work on a Monday morning, and don’t work on a weekend, Sunday nights can sometimes be a time we feel a little unsettled. The weekend is drawing to a close, and we start to anticipate the return to work the next day. This can cause stress, anxiety and other mental…
How to stop spiralling thoughts
We all get negative thoughts, sometimes they are short lived, but at other times they can fall into a spiral that is difficult to stop I read a helpful article over at Calm app’s website about what negative thoughts actually are and some practical tips to stop them. Here is a short extract from the…
Blog: Self Respect, Self Worth. In my own words
It has been a little while since I posted a blog here. I’ve actually taken a break from blog writing (which I do outside of work time) to focus my writing in other areas (creative writing). But it has been on my list to get back to. Well, sometimes life decides to deal you a…
Heatwave Wellbeing
Now that summer has arrived in the UK, it can get pretty hot (well, by British standards). Summer here can also bring heatwaves where the temperature can really be high for a short period. Sky news says we can expect up to 34c in some places today. Temperature comfort is a subjective matter. We’ll encounter…
Blog: Celebrate the Small Wins
In a world that often feels relentlessly fast-paced, chaotic, and cluttered with never-ending to-do lists, it’s easy to lose sight of the little things. You know the kind: ticking off that last item on your list, finally replying to that email you’ve been dreading, or even just getting out of bed on a tough morning….
The Road to Better Mental Health: Embracing the Ups, Downs, and In-Betweens
Life often throws curveballs, and our internal world is no different. Do you ever wake up feeling invincible, ready to conquer any challenge? Conversely, have you known days where the simple act of leaving your bed feels like scaling a mountain? Or perhaps you’ve experienced those ambiguous stretches of just feeling… “blah,” unable to pinpoint…
The Importance of Quality Sleep for Your Wellbeing
Sleep is important, and you deserve rest. Nothing feels better than waking up from a great night’s sleep, but did you realize that quality zzz’s can also lead to a reduction in depression, anxiety, and stress? It can also be a major mood-booster, and improve your productivity, resilience, and yes, even relationships. Quality sleep is…
Better Days Wellbeing 