To say we’re in the midst of a mental health crisis is not an exaggeration. Mental health concerns have been increasing for years and have only been amplified by the COVID-19 crisis and national lockdowns. Over half of UK adults said their mental health got worse as a result of the March 2020 restrictions. The... » read more
Do you have a goal of improving your mental health? It’s a great goal to have, regardless of how happy or unhappy you are right now. Improving your mental health offers many benefits. You can reduce your anxiety, improve your self-esteem, decrease your risk of depression, manage feelings of anger and stress, and even improve your... » read more
1) Stop the Guilt Guilt emerges from expectations not met. We place pressure on ourselves to be great at work, perfect family members and social stars. Ask yourself if you do this for your own fulfilment or because of some unspoken pressure to appear fantastic to others around you.... » read more
Passivity and people pleasing All too often we try to fade into the background. We speak in hushed tones on the train.We tiptoe when our shoes are too noisy and we try in many ways to be as inconspicuous as possible. We just want to fit in and not draw attention to ourselves..why? Lack of... » read more
Walking alone at night can often feel unsafe, especially if you live in the city. Some people try to avoid going outside when it gets dark, but that can be incredibly restrictive. In winter, the nights draw in quicker and the light can fade even before you’ve left work. Everyone, at least once, will have... » read more
Having an active lifestyle brings many benefits. These include increased fitness, stamina, health, and also self-esteem. Studies have shown there is a direct link between physical activity and self-esteem but how does being active affect this area? Wishing to be physically active doesn’t have to mean taking part in Ironman contests or running marathons.... » read more
There is a multi-billion dollar industry out there geared towards giving you healthier skin. However, these products are often very expensive and do not work well. You might spend hundreds on a beauty care product that causes side effects. Some of these skin products are loaded with chemicals that your body may react to. Instead... » read more
Dieting and dating There are many similarities between dieting and dating although it may not seem obvious at first. Let me explain … Some foods are great for healthy functioning. Foods such as fruit and vegetables, low-fat dairy, and lean protein all contribute to a body that functions well and produces energy. If your body... » read more
5 Tips for Super self confidence I am in a very fortunate position in that I meet a lot of clients from different walks of life with many varying stories. I am always fascinated about where they have come from, the experiences that have most impacted them in life, as well as what... » read more
Most people think that being a perfectionist means that you do everything well and pay attention to detail but this isn’t necessarily the full picture. There is a lot more to perfectionism than most people think and it’s quite a complicated pattern of thinking and behaving. Many people think that perfectionism means you want to... » read more