Mental health
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Our Library is packed with personal stories and in-depth research-
based features, alongside the latest medical and scientific discoveries
in the worlds of hormone and reproductive health.
From dealing with criticism to speaking up in meetings, the office can be a nightmare for a highly sensitive person, but it doesn’t have to be! Being a highly sensitive person is not a medical diagnosis, but rather a collection
Getting caught up in your thoughts is far too easy, though it can be extremely hard to spring back from these and avoid the risk of your thoughts spiralling out of control. To try and keep your head in check,
As social creatures, we are wired to feel good when praised and validated by those around us. This is not inherently unhealthy, but putting our entire value down to the opinions of others is a surefire way to never feel
Like 25% of people in the UK, I struggle with depression daily, and have done for most of my life. Even after 3 years of taking medication, I often still have bad days; days where I feel lethargic, unmotivated, and
Spiritual Wellness has become an important part of our everyday lives. “Spirituality does not come from religion … it comes from our soul” (Anthony D. Williams – ‘Inside the divine pattern’) Darlings, we’ve all done a serious amount of soul-searching
Following on from our last article of ‘Understanding Anxiety’ we are now going to consider how to beat anxiety Darling. If you’re interested to see where your anxiety levels currently sit an NHS recommended tool for anxiety assessment is the
We hear a lot about burnout these days – everyone knows at least one person who had to take long-term leave or quit their job because of it. I was one of those people who thought: sure – we all
Is Anxiety Always Unhelpful? No, although when you are a quivering wreck and can’t stop running to the loo it can feel very unhelpful, however, there is a very good reason why we can invoke the feeling of near-death at
It’s easy to know when your physical health needs a little attention, isn’t it? You feel those aches and pains, the sniffles, the breathlessness to name but a few and we discussed this in the post about the first pillar.
A vast majority of us are guilty of dwelling on our pasts, me included. I look back on my childhood with anger and resentment, thanks to my biological mother and former foster mother; one being incapable and selfish, the other
When checking feeds on social platforms such as Facebook or Instagram, or even whilst watching programmes or movies on the television, it is very common that people will compare themselves to those they are exposed to. Whether you feel envious
Despite the fact that some of our darkest times stem from the workings of our minds, the mind also has an incredible amount of strength, so much so that it has the ability to completely change the way all situations
We all get stressed now and again. Whether it be relationships, work, family or just general life, many things can affect our stress levels. A sure sign that you are feeling stressed is a change in your eating habits. These
We live in a heavily materialistic world, where every company, shop and business is trying to get you to buy their wares. This consumerism leads to a material build up in our homes of items we may never use. Clothes,
The Americans seem to be obsessed. They call their therapist one of their best friends, their confidante in times of need; their ex has just turned up in town, they’re struggling to manage anxiety and work stress, or they just
1. Keep your room tidy There is certainly a reason the saying ‘tidy room, tidy mind’ exists. Setting a few minutes aside each day to tidy up your room can have a number of benefits. When day to day life
How are you? A sentence that is often the first learnt when trying to master a new language, to most learners, no matter the language, it comes easy enough. But, what about the meaning? I’ve found on my (albeit humble)
Your mind makes you, you Darling, it also determines how you function in life. Very recently in an attempt to boycott the 30 something weight balloon, liver sorosis from the binge drinking I am no longer able to handle, inevitable
Hollywood movies are best known for one thing – a charming happy ending. But there’s a mounting body of evidence to show that our attraction to a satisfying, uplifting ending, may actually be bringing us down. Our culture has become
When following your own path it can be hard to feel like you aren’t having a quarter or mid-life crisis Darling. Thinking about the rebels of society who often stand out. We can observe by and large humans are creatures
In a world so consumed by social media and the internet, such things are pretty hard to avoid. However, it is important to adapt the ways these are used to make sure they don’t get the better of you and
The funny one. The silly one. The naughty one. The clumsy one. Most of us grew up with ‘joke’ nicknames, given to us by our family and friends. But there’s a serious problem with the habit of giving children casual
Vulnerability – one of the biggest buzzwords in the self-care scene right now. Experts tell us that allowing ourselves to be more vulnerable will open us up to deeper relationships, allow us to feel more joy and take away our
One of the fabled sayings that resonates most with the modern-day entrepreneur, originates from Henry Ford. He said that if you think you can or you cannot, you are right either way. By way of explanation, this goes to say
Am I too sensitive? Have you ever found yourself asking this question? Or perhaps you have been accused of being “too sensitive”? Has a rude comment left you pondering over why someone would say that? Or are there times when
Do you ever get yourself all dressed up to go out and check yourself out in the mirror, only to be deeply dissatisfied and feel like staying home? Perhaps crippling feelings of inadequacy have meant that you have avoided going
From those fresh out of school, to those just switching departments, a new job is pretty scary. New people, new responsibilities, a new photocopier to try and work out; it’s overwhelming to say the least. But a new problem is
Chances are that already today you have bare witness to the adverts, and articles, and tweets, and headlines that day after day tell us the same story: we are all getting too stressed at work. And this stress isnt just
In life it is easy to focus on the negatives rather than the positives. Any failures or bad things that happen tend to effect us more, as it is easy to get caught up in over thinking what has happened
Regrets plague us all, whether it’s in our career, our relationships, or any other decision we won’t be bragging about at our next school reunion. If it’s dealing a sharp blow to our self-esteem, or it keeps us tossing and
