We like to think we’re pretty self-aware, but the slightly painful truth is that we’re not. We often think and act on autopilot, which is just the way our brains like to conserve energy.…
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5 Reasons To Have A Mobile Detox
Phones have become invaluable in our modern day lives. Look around you, and almost everyone is on their mobile. But how much can you gain from ditching your phone?…
Autistic Girls and Women: Signs We Might Be Missing
While over 99% of the British public have heard of autism, few understand the non-neurotypical condition. Despite an estimated 700,000 people across the UK falling on the spectrum, many feel that Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)...…
Reporting a Mental Health Issue at Work
Talking about your mental health – to anyone – can be frightening, but talking to your employer? That’s a whole new kettle of fish. How do you tell them you’re struggling? Can they even help? It’s not easy, but with a little information and guidance, the conversation can be a lot less daunting…
Basic Self-Defence to Boost Confidence
While we hope none of us need to use self-defence moves, knowing how to deal with a situation where we might can make us feel more confident and self-assured…
5 Ways I Stayed Strong During Cancer Treatment
Deborah Caine shares the ways that she remained strong and positive throughout her cancer treatment…
Four Ways Gardening Can Help You Flourish
Whether growing your own veg, tending to some pot-plants, or mowing the lawn, getting outside in the garden can really plant the seeds for positive mental wellbeing When I think of gardening, I’m taken back to when I was a small girl watching my nan potter around her garden…
How To Make Mother's Day Less Commercial
It’s hard to deny that the day has become highly commercialised. Just how many mum mugs, chocolates, and oddly patterned scarves do do we really need? We’ve put together a few simple ideas to help you have a more memorable, less commercial celebration.…
6 Ways To Cut Back on Drinking
Whether for health reasons, a lifestyle choice or just to detox, going alcohol-free can be a challenge a lot of us try at some point. So who better to advise on managing our urges for that evening glass of wine than the co-author of The 28 Day Alcohol-Free Challenge? The…