As the world continues to evolve, it can often feel like the pace of life is increasing too. It seems to me, there is a perception that everyone thrives on a fast paced way of life. I am sure there are plenty of people who do thrive like that, but there are also many that…
If You Sit At A Desk For More Than 6 Hours, Read This.
Many of us spend most of our working days at at desk, working with display screen equipment. I’ve just read a useful article around movements you can try to help with some of the aches and pains some experience from desk work. If You Sit At A Desk For More Than 6 Hours, Read This….
100 Positive Quotes To Live By
There seems to be alot going off in the world at the moment, and it can be quite easy to have our moods impacted by such things. So I wanted to share something a little more positive before the weekend. A great article from Mind Journals: 100 Positive Quotes to live by. Have a read,…
Blog: The Basics
I’ll start out by saying this is the first attempt I’ve made at writing a blog for over a month. I was ill with covid and my one my cats died very suddenly. I’ve been taking time to focus on myself, my own needs and recovery. You might call that selfish, I call it self…
The rise of perfectionism – and the harm it’s doing us all
I read an interesting article on perfectionism over at the Guardian’s website. This really stuck with me. I have, in the past struggled with living up to ideas of perfection, but for the last five years I have moved past this and found much more happiness being a flawed and imperfect person. Have a read…
Podcast: Is social media making us depressed?
I’ve shared before a few episodes of the Shot and Chaser podcast. I found today’s episode interesting on the role of social media versus out mental health. Mental Health Awareness Week: Is social media making us depressed? | #420 – Shot & Chaser | Podcast on Spotify Episode Description We’re stuck in a cycle of…
The Importance of Travel
Travel can often be seen as a form of escapism, a way to disconnect from the stresses and strains of daily life. However, travel can do much more for our wellbeing than just provide an escape. In fact, there is a wealth of evidence to suggest that travel can have a hugely positive impact on…
Blog: Decisions
Decision-making is a crucial skill in all aspects of our lives, including our personal wellbeing. Every day, we are faced with countless decisions that affect our mental and physical health, such as what to eat, whether or not to exercise, how to manage our emotions and stress levels, and even how to manage our relationships….
Blog: Spring Cleaning
I recently had a hacking incident, and without going into the details, I decided to change my phone number to help me move forward safely from this. This blog isn’t about cyber security, but a good reminder to be as safe online as we can be! The change of my number happened quite rapidly when…
Things to be grateful for
I talk alot about things I am grateful for and the benefits of regular expressions of gratitude. It has all sorts of benefits for our wellbeing, including reducing inflammation in the body. I read a great article on this topic over at Mind Journals. Well worth checking this one out.
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