Could journaling be good for your mental health?
Could journaling be good for your mental health? There are quite a lot of benefits, according to recent research, because one of the ways to deal with any overwhelming emotion is to find a healthy way to express yourself -
How being organised can reduce stress
Being organised can reduce stress, so it's definitely a quality worth cultivating if you find yourself frequently feeling overwhelmed. Getting organised gives us a sense of satisfaction that perhaps we can, after all, manage all the plates we’re juggling. Feeling
Looking for bereavement support? How I can help
Are you looking for bereavement support that can provide you with a safe space to express your grief? Where you will never feel judged, encouraged to 'move on' or told 'your loved one would want you to be happy'? Have you
Are you a highly sensitive person?
Many people consider themselves to be sensitive to some degree but being HIGHLY sensitive is something that is true of only 15 – 20% of the population. Highly sensitive people – or HSP’s – can find life more challenging. They
My Top Five Health and Wellbeing Books
Having seen many clients over the years, I have found that it's rare for anyone to maintain long term improvement without addressing their health in a holistic manner. Of course, much can be gained from looking at the physical -
How the pandemic affects grief and bereavement
The world is in crisis. However, the bereaved have already experienced their own individual crisis. Their lives have already been turned upside down. For them, some of what others are now experiencing is very familiar - they know only too
What feeds your soul?
In the depths of Winter, what can we do to lift our spirits and 'feed our soul' ? And what does the expression 'feed your soul' even mean? Well, it can probably mean anything you want it to mean but
Tips for dealing with stress during winter
Dealing With Stress The Hygge Way You’ve probably come across Hygge in recent years, thanks to the numerous magazine articles and books written on the subject. Maybe it isn’t too surprising that this Danish phenomenon has captured our imagination, as it
Why goal setting works better than new year resolutions
Although this post Christmas period is sometimes considered a gloomy time of year, I like to view it as a time for reflection and for planning all I want to do in the coming year. Even before I became a
9 food cravings and what they say about your emotions
The following article by Dr Deena Minich on the Mind Body Green website presents an interesting view… Rather than expressing our emotions, we sometimes stuff them down with food which our bodies translate as comfort and fulfillment. Scientific research shows that when