Creativity is an aspect of self-care that often goes unexplored. You may have been recommended to keep a mood diary, or write down your problems as a form of therapy, but there is a way to use creative writing as a self-care tool that goes beyond the idea of journalling...…
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Fiona Fletcher Reid
Fiona Fletcher Reid is a freelance writer and author, whose new book, ‘Work It Out’, is available now (Welbeck Balance, £9.99).
How to Find Work-life Balance When You Work from Home
Working from the comfort of your own home sounds like a dream scenario for many people, but it does come with some drawbacks – namely, how do you set boundaries and maintain a healthy work-life balance, when, technically, you’re always at work?…
How to Talk About Mental Health at Work
With initiatives like Mental Health First Aid, more and more workplaces are becoming mental health aware. But unfortunately, not everyone will feel comfortable or confident in speaking to their boss yet…
How to Make Genuine Connections Online
The internet is a great place to meet new people – but sadly, not everyone is who they say they are. Here are some simple precautions you can take to frustrate the frauds only out to fool you…
How to Stop a Bad Day Turning into a Bad Week
A few things going wrong need not cast a dark shadow over everything. Here are some simple tips to help you turn a terrible today into a terrific tomorrow…
How to Deal with Toxic Friends
With friends like these… you need to be careful, as a poisonous relationship can have a serious impact on your mental and physical health. It’s time to detox your diary…
Six Realistic Career Goals After Time Off Work
Returning to work following time out for mental illness can be daunting, but by following a few simple steps you can soon get yourself back on track…
How to Network When You Have Social Anxiety
If the mere thought of meeting strangers, starting conversations, or even going into an office fills you with terror, then here are some tips to help conquer your fears, and get you out there forging those all-important friendships…
How to Use Instagram Stories to Combat Social Anxiety
While social media often receives criticism for its potential impact on users’ mental health, there is another side to the story – one where specifically Instagram Stories can be used as a tool to help people overcome their social anxiety…