In order to stop getting in our own way, integrative psychotherapist and counsellor Kathy Osborne says we should aim to balance our nervous system, introducing activities that have a regulatory effect. Try these…
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Hormonal changes in midlife do present a challenge, but can also bring about an opportunity for growth and renewed positivity, discovers Rebecca Frank. Here’s to embracing the journey…
The way we react to a loved one’s distress can have a profound effect on their mood and ability to cope and, when your own emotional load feels overwhelming, turning to someone you trust can bring you back to a place of control
Being kind, generous and empathetic, laying yourself open to another person in the knowledge that they may take advantage of you is a sign not of folly, but of true courage
Does the back-to-school feeling of September leave you restless and craving something new in your life? Kate Townshend shares her thoughts on the shifting of seasons and whether it’s time to make a change this autumn… Images: Shutterstock, Pexels September has always been an evocative month for me. The whisper of seasonal change in the […]
For a long time we’ve been focusing on dopamine detoxes, but do we need more, not less, of the d-word? And could a dopamine deficit be the real culprit behind treatment-resistant depression, asks Emma Green Dopamine has come into the spotlight in recent years, and it’s not always been for good reasons. Our over reliance […]
Explore non-dominant hand writing therapy to gain new insights into your life and challenges, says our writing columnist, author and coach Jackee Holder.
Advertorial promotion Chaptly is a gamified self-healing app for those navigating toxic relationships, anxiety and emotional burnout. Here, the app’s founder, Milena Stankovic, BcA, shares her personal story of navigating panic disorder and becoming a mental health advocate. I never planned to become a mental health advocate. But panic disorder didn’t ask for permission before […]
Discover the five obstacles to enjoying your holiday (and six ways to make them better), with clinical psychologist Paola Filotico Holidays are an interesting time and place. Whether we are planning to go away, or to stay at home, we look forward to holidays — to the time off, to seeing more of people we […]
Heidi Scrimgeour looks at what it means to love the skin you’re in, and gives her top tips on feeling body-confident.
