Good vibes only. Live, love and laugh. A couple of phrases we often here in modern day life. You only live once? That is also true. We hear alot about the importance the of our happiness and how we should focus on it. But what about the science behind Happiness? Head over to a great…
Category: mental health
World Diabetes Day
Today (14 November) is World Diabetes Day. This is a matter very relevant to me personally, as I am diabetic and I know it is a condition that can have a significantly negative impact on both physical and mental health. Good diabetes control can really help boost the wellbeing of people with the condition. Sadly…
Blog: Fear the future?
We cannot control the future and that is something many of us struggle with. The lack of control over our future and where we may end up is something that can cause great fear for people and it can really hold someone back. Your worries about the future can spill over and stifle the present….
Self care for men
We all know life is full of stereotypes around pretty much everything. There does seem to be a challenge around self care being something for women. I read an interesting article over at GQ that explores this topic further. Read it here! Here is a short extract: “Now, men are normalising self-care and moving away…
Blog: Digital Safety
Digital Wellbeing is loosely defined as the impact of technologies and digital services on people’s mental, physical, social and emotional health. It is also about empowering and build capability in users so that all who engage with them are equipped to do so in a way that supports and/or improves their wellbeing. Digital wellbeing is…
Blog: Just Surviving
In life it can be very tempting to bury our heads in the sand when it comes to dealing with difficult events or negative events. It comes down to control. The things that we can control and those things are out of our control. If something is within a realm of control, we can make…
Blog: Time Out
This week, I have taken a leaf straight out of James’ book and writing this from the beach in the Balearic sun. Travel is something that I have desperately missed over the last 19 months. It makes me happy. I have been fortunate enough to spend time travelling around the UK, when possible, throughout the…
Back to nature
Getting outdoor and into nature is really good for our mental health. The lockdowns and restrictions of this pandemic have just highlighted how good this is for our wellbeing. Head over to the Mind Journal Blog for some great tips on how nature can improve your mental health. Read it here A short extract from…
Blog: Loneliness
Lets start with a few facts and figures. It seems a sense of loneliness is rife amongst men. The stats below from mind journal are quite clear: “According to a 2019 survey by YouGov in the UK, almost one in five men (18 percent) admitted to having no close friends, and one in three (32…
World Mental Health Day
10 October is world mental health day. I just want to mark this occasion by reminding you that you have totally got this. You are never alone no matter what and support is always available out there in so many different forms. If you see or know of someone that’s struggling, perhaps you could reach…
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