Category: Mental Health
Breathing Techniques
Breathing is the one necessity of life that we don’t really need to think about. When we breathe in, oxygen is taken to all of our cells in the body and breathing out removes the […]
Being Grateful
“The secret of happiness is to count your blessings while others are adding up their troubles.” ~ William Penn Gratitude has been scientifically proven to strengthen the immune system, to make us happier, to improve […]
Reflecting
Learning is part of life. Whether we think about it or not, we are constantly evolving to learn new skills. This could be starting a new job, attending a course, becoming a parent, cooking a […]
Importance of Staying Connected
Humans are social by nature, not only do we crave interaction, but we actually require connections and to feel a sense of belonging in order to exist. This can be from friends and family, colleagues, neighbours, even […]
Exercise and Endorphins
Ever wondered why you instantly feel better after exercise? The reason is because exercise releases feel good hormones known as ‘endorphins’ but what are they and how do they work? Endorphins have been the focus […]
It is ok not to be ok
Too many people with mental health problems are made to feel isolated and ashamed. It’s time to change the way we all think and act about mental health, and empower people to start a conversation. […]
Mood Boosting Foods
Serotonin is a natural mood stabiliser and 90% of serotonin receptors are located in the gut. The gut and brain are connected so what we eat affects how we feel. Eating foods that boost mood […]
Mindful Exercise
Mindfulness is placing your awareness in the present moment. Our bodies are always in the present moment, it’s just our minds that we need to re-focus. We work at our best when our mind and […]
Time to Talk
1 in 4 people experience Mental Health issues every year. Yet many don’t get the help and support they need as they are too afraid to speak out. Today is ‘Time to Talk day.’ A day […]
Social Wellbeing
As well as our physical and mental wellbeing, social wellbeing is an integral part of our overall health. Humans, as a species, are social by nature – we not only crave interactions but we actually […]