Hints, tips, advice & guidance
Grab a cuppa and have a read, listen or do the activities ....
Making it through fear.....
Fear is a very powerful emotion which controls so much of how we live, without even being aware of how much it drives our thoughts and behaviour.
The importance of exercise in lockdown
Exercise is particularly important during lockdown and delivers two key benefits – the obvious one – the physical benefit, but also the less obvious to some – the mental benefit
Coping with anxiety
Tools to help you reduce your anxiety levels and build resilience during this difficult time.
10 mindset tips for navigating lockdown. Part 1
I think it’s safe to say that 2020 was a pretty challenging year for most. And it might feel as though 2021 has started off exactly the same way, having gone straight back into lockdown..
10 mindset tips for navigating lockdown. Part 2
Continuing the theme, in part 2 here
are my next 5 tips for managing mindset through lockdown.
Redundancy & Self Worth
In times of huge uncertainty and redundancy,
it can be incredibly difficult for people who lose their job. For many of us it is strongly linked to our sense of identity
Homeschooling - Tips for staying sane!
Head on over to Bobie’s podcast, have a cuppa and whilst its half term and we have a 5 mins breather from homeschooling – listen to her tips on how to cope!
Grief & Emotion
This is one of the hardest subjects for people to talk about. The pain is so deep, raw and visceral, that often, the plan to avoid processing the feelings, leads to other intense emotional issues
Stay connected..get help!
Love and connection are two of the greatest basic human needs. The lockdown has imposed loneliness on more of the population than ever before….but there is help out there – just get and stay connected.
How stress impacts good sleep and skin!
This guest blog is written by a qualified beautician about the impact stress has on our sleep patterns and our skin.
How mindset impacts your business results!
Whether you have tried in the past, been affected by the pandemic or are just too scared to get started, Kirsty explores what might be holding you back in business!
Making it through Breast Cancer!
This guest piece is written by a very brave lady who has shared her story, in the hope it will help others who may need to or are already dealing with breast cancer.
Surviving Breast Cancer treatment!
Another very brave soul has shared her personal story about her battle with breast cancer and getting through the treatment. The reason for sharing….to encourage others to check their boobs!
Effective goal setting for stress relief?
A quick, practical look at simple tips that show how effective goal setting can help to alleviate areas of stress in our lives.
The small things make a big difference ...
A reminder that it is often the seemingly smallest of gestures that have the biggest impact on others …
Menopause - before & after oestrogen...
This weeks guest writer shares her experience of menopause and why she is now keen to support others….
Grief & Suicide
This weeks guest blog is by the lovely Deb, based in Ontario who shares her very personal experience of surviving suicide loss….
From mental illness to millionaire...
As a very proud northerner who states openly that he is not comfortable sharing his emotions, Danny Inman very kindly agreed to share this blog about his very personal story of mental illness to show that you can have a compelling future. Even if you can’t see it yet!
Making it through a difference of opinion.
How can we improve on our Active listening skills to enable better debate and the ability to work through our differences?
What are you grateful for today?
Gratitude is showing appreciation or thankfulness for something. But how does practicing gratitude help us to make it through tough times?
We all experience times when what is going on for you, around you and in the world creates fear and anxiety in the mind. When the news and daily life is filled with overwhelming levels of bad news – how can we create enough balance to cope?
Coping with a rare cancer diagnosis – aged 48 – one very brave warrior shares her story of diagnosis and wants to share the message – that whilst life isn’t always fair – you should never give up!
As we continue to deal with the life changing
pandemic, it is becoming clear that children’s mental health and well being is a growing issue. Bobie Jones has published a book aimed at helping children to overcome some areas of anxiety as a part of a series of workshops she is delivering into schools.