Mandy Kloppers ---Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist---Counseling in Guildford, Surrey.UK
Affirmations are proven methods of self-improvement because of their ability to rewire our brains. Much like exercise, they raise the level of feel-good hormones and push our brains to form new clusters of “positive thought” neurons The Law of Attraction Simply put, the …
The growing trend of van living has been borne out of the Covid pandemic. Many people suffered financial difficulties and as a result, had to give up their homes. The one thing that fascinated me about the pandemic was people’s abilities to adapt and adjust …
Our mental health is being challenged more than ever. The world is more competitive, social media dictates how we should look and what we should be doing, and social comparisons are in our awareness daily. Depression and anxiety are on the rise as well due …
The past year has redefined the meaning of ‘busy doing nothing’. Between lockdowns, cancelled holidays, and exercise limitations, people have flocked to social media to divert their attention away from the adversity that 2020 brought. As the good weather comes into fruition, and the UK …
Increase in Suicide Ideation and Substance Abuse During Pandemics The fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic has harmed the lives of many. Nearly 4 out of every 10 adults in the United States have reported suffering from anxiety and depression during the pandemic. These numbers are …
There are many ways to increase your resilience. This is good news because we can all do with inner resources to get through times when we feel overwhelmed or unable to cope. Here are 10 helpful tips to increase your resilience Top tips for resilience: …
If you want to get wealthy, get used to being uncomfortable. Now, I know that sounds negative but the truth is you become more confident and resilient when you step out of your comfort zone. That is what life is all about. So many people …
The hidden cost of depression is far worse than most people realise. Due to the stigma attached to mental health issues, and despite the drive to encourage people to open up, many people still hide their depression. The stigma due to many seeing mental health …
Functional Neurological Disorder (FND), is often diagnosed when an individual has a diverse range of neurological symptoms that do not neatly fit into any specific category. Individuals with Functional Neurological Disorder have provided me with these interesting comments: FND does not always have a …
Building a long, healthy life is often a daily choice to build strong habits to support your body and brain. This means making part of each day a time for exercise, incorporating twenty minutes each day for meditation, and a refrigerator full of vegetables and …