Hello I’m currently on holiday in Lisbon. I’m writing this at Castelo de Sao Jorge. There are stunning views to be seen up here This is my first trip overseas to visit somewhere new in over two years. Now I am here, I am so grateful to be able to explore somewhere new. And what…
Category: mental health
Blog: My Anxiety Attack: How it felt.
I don’t see perfect as a concept that can ever be a reality. In life we can achieve happiness in many areas, but sometimes there are other areas that we feel more negative about. Right now, that would probably accurately describe where I am at. Anxiety is an awful feeling. When it becomes overwhelming, possibly…
Blog: Hello, how are you?
Hello I hope everyone is well. Or should I say Hello – how are you? That is a greeting and an attached question that we often use in everyday life. I think many of us feel the only appropriate answer to this question is yes, I am fine thank you, or similar words to that….
Blog: intermission
Let’s face it, life can be a bit full on sometimes. Even when there is not anything untoward going on, things can slowly build up a sense of pressure on you, which can lead to burn out. Our lives seem to be getting busier and busier now we move into post pandemic restrictions. Before the…
Blog: Stop being judgemental!
Hello I hope everyone is well and keeping safe. I’m very much looking forward to the weekend, I’m finally taking my trip to Ashby de la zouch. I delayed this trip from last weekend due to the storms we were encountering and I’m very glad I did. I was originally due to visit Ashby back…
How gratitude rewires your brain
Gratitude and focusing on it can help to boost the positivity in your life. Its good for your wellbeing, as well as your overall wellbeing. There is a great TedTalk on this topic, which explore this further. Here is a blurb for the video “When a psychologist who studies well-being ends up with a brain…
Signs Of A Toxic Job You Can Spot During Your Interview
These are major workplace red flags you shouldn’t ignore. Being in a toxic work environment is the top reason people say they are quitting their jobs during the pandemic, new research shows. This article from Huff Post gives us some ideas as to what to look out for: https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/signs-of-a-toxic-job-interview_uk_620199f4e4b0725faace0497
Habits That Secretly Make You Feel Bad About Yourself
These traps can lead to poor self-esteem, guilt, anger and more. Here’s what to look for and how to fix them. Another great article from the team at Huff Post. “This is one of several behaviours that can cause us to be mad at (or even hate) ourselves. Here are some other sneaky actions impeding…
Dealing With Difficult Work Relationships
Jobs feel harder than ever, but this popular therapist has some great advice. There is a great article over on Huff Post that gives some hints and tips from Esther Perel. “You are not alone, in other words, if you are feeling stuck at your job or at a dead end with your colleagues and…
Blog: Loneliness
Hello Happy Monday, I hope everyone is well and you. had a great weekend. I had a good weekend with a mix of great workouts, at little socialising and some good me time. Hope whatever you did was great. Today is the 14th of February. For some people this day is celebrated as Valentine’s Day,…
Better Days Wellbeing 