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How to Deal with Unwanted Memories and Repetitive Thoughts
The mind is a tricky thing. Sometimes, when we’re struggling with unwanted memories or repetitive thoughts, it almost feels like it’s working against us! If something has happened to you and you’re now living with the unwanted memories, then it can feel like you’re...
Stretched….or Stressed? 9 tips to tackle workplace stress
We all need to be stretched in life in order to give our lives meaning and help us thrive. Ideally, our daily lives, whether at work or not, would include tasks that use our brains, challenge us and stretch us. This gives our lives a sense of meaning and purpose. But...
Fears and Phobias
What are phobias? We’re nearly all scared of something. But when does being scared of something become a phobia? The mental health organisation Mind UK states that phobias are “… a type of anxiety disorder. It is an extreme form of fear or anxiety triggered by a...
Are You Tired All the Time?
Waking up tired is the worst feeling. You go to sleep at night after a long day in the hope that you will wake, rested and energised, only to wake up feeling like you’ve done another day’s work. Maybe your tolerance levels are becoming lower and lower, with the fuse...
Relationships
Maintaining a healthy, happy relationship Relationships take work. Sometimes our partner's shortcomings (as we see them) can be frustrating. But being part of a couple makes us a part of a team. And, as any good team knows, to be successful and thrive we have to work...
Are You Paying Attention?
Did you know that when we are getting attention from people and giving attention to others it is meeting two of the basic emotions that we need to be happy? How would you rate yourself for giving other people attention? Are you listening to them properly when they...
Can Anger Be Controlled?
Is it Possible to Stop Being Angry? Most of us have experienced anger at some point, and though we view it negatively, it’s actually a gift of nature. It allows us to protect ourselves when we feel under threat. It can keep us safe, when we need to protect ourselves....
Anorexia Recovery
Anorexia recovery The possible causes of Anorexia are many. It could be an earlier trauma, bullying, etc – but, for some, the trigger can be as simple as a chance remark to an insecure person at a time of great change. Here’s how one sufferer described it: I had a...
Feeling Depressed? Don’t Keep it to Yourself!
Feeling depressed According to the Office for National Statistics, they don’t keep a record of the cases of depression for the UK population, but a study did show that in the year to September 2016, 40% of British people rated how anxious they were yesterday as very...
Are You Suffering From Anxiety Symptoms at Work?
Anxiety Symptoms at Work There are many reasons why people suffer from anxiety symptoms at work: Stress because of tight deadlines Pressure due to sheer volume of work Frustration from trying to collaborate with colleagues who shirk their responsibilities Anger trying...
Relationship Problems Post Christmas and How to Resolve Them
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