When you care for someone it can be difficult to disengage your mind from the caring role. The worries and caring state of mind remains, and can leave you feeling drained, anxious, overwhelmed and not at peace. It is important, not only for yourself, but for your caring role, to be able to disengage from … Read more
Living Life in the Fast Lane The modern hectic lifestyle has unquestionably become part of dominant culture in today’s developing nations and the rapid pace at which our lives are programmed is not likely to ease any time in the future. We live in a world of fast food, fast cars, express checkouts, 3-hour express … Read more
A person may be experiencing symptoms of depression if, for more than two weeks, he or she has felt sad, down or miserable most of the time or has lost interest or pleasure in usual activities. Depression can affect thoughts, feelings, behaviour and physical health. It’s important to note that everyone experiences some of these … Read more
Christmas is often seen as a joyful time of year, but for many, it brings heightened stress and anxiety. The financial pressures of gift-giving, last-minute shopping, and family expectations can quickly turn the festive season into an overwhelming experience. However, with a little planning and self-care, you can reduce Christmas stress and enjoy a more … Read more
Tantrums are extremely common in toddlers and pre-schoolers. They are how young children deal with difficult feelings. It helps to avoid situations that trigger your child’s tantrums, and to have a plan for managing them. There might not be a 100% success guarantee preventing tantrums by using the strategies below but they can help you encourage … Read more
Unemployment can be a challenging life transition that significantly impacts mental and emotional well-being. When a job is lost, it often affects one’s self-esteem, sense of identity, and daily routine, which can lead to heightened levels of stress, anxiety, and even depression. In this article, we explore how unemployment affects mental health, backed by current … Read more
Understanding divorce as a significant life changing event, managing the stress of divorce and steps to building a life after marriage. Throughout life we pass through certain life phases, where a person experiences relative periods of stability and continuity, passing through this stage of life with relative ease and high life satisfaction. As well as … Read more
The hidden effects of stress Stress has simply become a regular part of modern day life and this may explain why we often fail to see the significance of our stress. Stress is your bodies way of protecting itself, when working properly, stress can cause a person to be more focused, energetic and alert. There … Read more
Most of us know how stressful sitting exams can be, but any kind of assessment where the outcome affects your future can cause anxiety. For example: Exams Practical assessments Work presentations Interviews All of these types of situations can bring with them a certain amount of stress, anxiety and worry. However waiting for the exam … Read more
What is mindfulness? Originating from the Buddhist sati, mindfulness is the moment-by-moment intentional, accepting and non-judgmental awareness and focus of one’s attention on the emotions, thoughts, surroundings and sensations occurring in the present moment. It is commonly referred to as “being in the now.” Benefits of mindfulness on stress Mindfulness has been shown to be … Read more
