Approaching someone you love about their drinking habits can be daunting, but showing your concern sooner rather than later could make a huge difference According to Alcohol Concern [https://www.alcoholconcern.org.uk/], 7% of adults in England regularly drink more than the Chief Medical Officer’s low-risk guidelines suggest,…
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How To Emotionally Declutter
Bottling up your emotions can leave you feeling stuck in the past. But by addressing these feelings, you can put that suppressed energy into moving forwards with a more positive life Dealing with our emotions and regularly getting rid of the unnecessary worries that trouble our minds is so important.…
How to Survive the Family Christmas Dinner
While Christmas events are pictured as fun, warm reunions, the reality can be high tensions and bubbling resentment. Whether it’s competitive spirits getting the better of us as Monopoly comes out, or arguments spilling out over the table, preparing yourself can really pay off Sitting in silence watching Christmas…
Five Practical Tips to Avoid Homework Meltdowns
Homework can be a common trigger that causes worry and anxiety amongst our children They may feel overwhelmed, frustrated or express their big emotions which can result in tears, tantrums and meltdowns! However, we know that reliance is key, not just for our children but for adults too. Mistakes, challenges…
Recognising High-Functioning Anxiety at Work
Anxiety is the second most reported work-related health problem in the UK, beaten only by back pain. But once we understand the signs of someone struggling with anxiety, we can work to create a positive and compassionate environment for all Generalised Anxiety Disorder [https://www.anxietyuk.org.uk/our-services/anxiety-information/…
The Psychology of Christmas Gifts
Last year we spent over £2 billion on unwanted presents. Here’s some practical advice on choosing something your loved ones actually want Think practicalPut yourself in the recipient’s shoes by imagining the gift they would benefit from most – something useful, rather than something that’s going straight to…
How to Say Farewell
Understanding how to say goodbye is a part of life. So why does the final moment fill us with fear and dread? Here’s how to say adieu without falling into guilt, pain and nagging self-doubt People leave but they don’t say goodbye. People say goodbye but they don’…
Activities To Help Grieving Children
While we can’t take the sadness away, we can support children with ways to express their emotions. We share 5 activities to help children work through their emotions and cope with loss.…
How to Overcome Travel Anxiety
We’ve all experienced spells of anxiety on crowded buses and busy trains. Our writer, who’s visually impaired, knows all about it – and has some practical advice…