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…
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How to retrain your frazzled brain and find your focus again
Are you finding it harder than ever to concentrate? Don’t panic: these simple exercises will help you get your attention back. A great article from The Guardian. This gives some great tips: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2021/oct/22/how-to-retrain-your-frazzled-brain-and-find-your-focus-again
The ‘Pleasanteeism’ Trap: Ways To Be More Assertive At Work
Being a people-pleaser can be bad news for you and your colleagues. This article from HuffPost shows how to change that. https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/pleasanteeism-ways-to-be-assertive-at-work_l_6113c52fe4b0a3256aaf8a1e
The power of puzzling: ‘When everything feels out of your control – piece A fits with piece B’
Many took up new hobbies throughout the pandemic. This article from The Guardian talks about How absorbing, mindful and mercifully screen-free, the humble jigsaw puzzle acts as a balm in uncertain times. https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2021/sep/10/the-power-of-puzzling-when-everything-feels-out-of-your-control-piece-a-fits-with-piece-b
The chronic stress survival guide: how to live with the anxiety and grief you can’t escape
A great article from The Guardian on a very important topic. Enjoy: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2021/sep/01/the-chronic-stress-survival-guide-how-to-live-with-the-anxiety-and-grief-you-cant-escape
Constant craving: how digital media turned us all into dopamine addicts
The Guardian covers the topic of digital wellbeing in the following article: https://www.theguardian.com/global/2021/aug/22/how-digital-media-turned-us-all-into-dopamine-addicts-and-what-we-can-do-to-break-the-cycle
Feel your feelings and then move on
A great article from idontmind.com on 6 steps to process your emotions in a healthy way. Check it out: https://idontmind.com/journal/feel-your-feelings-and-then-move-on?eType=EmailBlastContent&eId=627e0b01-fae9-44e5-8d73-248340f07da6
Psychologically Damaging Things People Say At Work
A very interesting article from Huffington Post, gives us all plenty to think about: https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/psychologically-damaging-things-people-say-at-work_uk_61048d61e4b00fa7af82c4e9
‘Don’t beat yourself up’: 10 ways to feel happier with your body as the world reopens
A great article from The Guardian, covering a topic that a lot of us are currently facing: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2021/aug/02/dont-beat-yourself-up-10-ways-feel-happier-body-world-reopens
What Psychological Impact Does A ‘No-Crowds Olympics’ Have On Athletes?
I, like many, have spent quite a lot of time over the last 2 weeks watching the Tokyo Olympics. It’s been great to watch a lot of sports that I only watch every 4 (in this case, 5) years. It’s such a shame that there is very little support for the athletes in the arenas…
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