The benefits of moving your body regularly, every day if possible, cannot be overstated. Regular exercise keeps your physical body healthy, while also benefiting your mental and emotional wellbeing. When you’re busy, stressed or engaged in heavy mental activity, exercise is one of the best ways to stay balanced. The type of exercise you choose is also […]
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Gratitude Life Classes
Being grateful for the blessings we receive – both small and large – is an excellent practice to cultivate. It’s something I have benefited from greatly… even though, to be honest, grace and gratitude don’t always come easily to me. In fact, left to my own devices, I am a world class complainer; I can […]
Food’s effect on our mental health
I met Sarah McKay (medical writer / neuroscientist / blogger) at last week’s trivia tournament – not only is she lovely, Sarah was also was a total boon for our team! I’ve read her blog on and off for a while now, so it was great to meet in person and chat about some of the […]
I had a black dog, his name was depression
I posted the video below on my facebook page last week, but it’s just so good I have to share again (plus, FB is doing strange buggy things so that not everyone can see what I post). This wonderful clip was created by Matthew Johnstone, in collaboration with WHO, to mark World Mental Health Day […]
Tips for dealing with a black dog day
Some days are better than others… and some are by far the worst. It’s normal to have up times and down times – these fluctuations are a part of life. That doesn’t stop it feeling uncomfortable and overwhelming when you do hit a low patch. I am one such person who pootles along for the […]
Relax. You’ll live longer.
Let’s face it: we are stressed. Maybe a little bit, or maybe a lot – but we citizens of this modern age are always on the run and always on alert. That’s stressful! It never fails to amaze me how easily stress creeps into our lives. Anything from worrying about family matters, financial pressures, waiting […]