Have you ever worried that you left a window open or forgot to lock the front door on your way out of the house, and felt compelled to go back and double-check? I’ve done it more than once, and for most of us these sorts of anxieties are short-lived and don’t interfere with our normal routine. But how would we feel if we started to have these thoughts every time we left the house?
Read MoreFor many of us, 2020 has been a difficult year, and one we’ll be glad to see the back of. Whether or not we realised it at the time, how we coped with those difficulties, and what we did (or didn’t do) to recover from them, is largely due to how resilient we are.
Read MoreAs COVID-19 restrictions are being tightened across the globe, is now the best time to quit smoking? For some smokers, the self-isolation and lockdown restrictions imposed so far during the pandemic have helped them to cut down, or even quit, smoking. According to research in Italy, the lack of opportunities to maintain normal daily smoking habits such as while drinking coffee at a bar, or whilst driving home from work, has led to a drop in tobacco consumption.
Read MoreGood communication skills are key to successful relationships with our family and friends, as well as in more formal situations related to our job and our position in the wider community, and this is particularly true when it comes to having difficult conversations and resolving conflicts.
Read MoreIf, like the majority of smokers, you have every intention of stopping one day, but are waiting for the right time… why not now? Maybe you’re worried that without a cigarette you won’t be able to cope with the stress in your life, or concentrate, or be as confident, ever again, and that you’ll have to fight temptation on a daily basis. Well, here’s a list of practical measures that I hope will help you to finally become a non-smoker.
Read MoreAlso known as stammering, stuttering is generally not a problem with the physical production of speech or putting thoughts into words. It’s a disorder in which the flow of speech is disrupted by an involuntary repetition, drawing out, or block in producing a sound or syllable, such as saying ‘mi-mi-mi-milk’ or ‘mmmmmmilk’, or pausing before speaking, which prevents sounds getting out at all.
Read MoreThe cognitive approach believes that mental illness stems from faulty thinking, and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is an umbrella term for many different therapies that recognise the importance of the link between our thoughts (cognition) and feelings…
Read MoreMost of us are used to having a daily routine that calls for us to be washed, dressed and out of the front door before the breakfast show finishes. We work, have errands to run, appointments to keep, or kids to get to school…
Read MoreIf you know someone, perhaps even someone you love and respect, who usually leaves you feeling worse for having been in his or her company, you may be the victim of bullying…
Read MoreAgoraphobia is an anxiety disorder in which sufferers avoid certain ordinary activities and places, including many that they had previously enjoyed, because they fear they will cause a panic attack. Anyone who has experienced…
Read MoreFasting has been practised throughout the centuries for a variety of reasons; as a form of penitence and self-control; as a method of political protest, and as a way to achieve spiritual renewal. From an evolutionary perspective…
Read MoreInterest in mindfulness and its potential to relieve a broad range of mental and physical health issues has increased significantly in the past two decades. Advocates claim it takes just a few minutes each day, and can be done…
Read MoreAccording to recent research, the number of people who identify as having a mental health condition has increased significantly during the past ten years, particularly amongst adolescents and young adults. However, this…
Read MoreStandard medical treatments don’t work for everyone with chronic pain, and even if they do, the side-effects may outweigh the benefits, so you may want to consider trying one or more complementary and alternative…
Read MoreChronic pain is a complex and distressing problem for an estimated 20% of people worldwide, and this number is increasing year on year. In the United States, annual costs related to health care delivery and lower worker…
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