How To Prioritise Self-Care Without Feeling Selfish
Self-care is the act of identifying your needs, wants and desires, and taking steps to fulfil them. Acts of self-care may be as simple as booking an afternoon off when…
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Pick up a Penguin! How Reading Fiction Can Boost Your Psychological Confidence
Have you noticed a lot of children running around dressed as Harry Potter, Alice in Wonderland or some weird character lately? It is World Book Day! Don’t worry, though, you…
Seven Strategies To Stop Overthinking
“Overthinking will not empower you over things that are beyond your control. So, let it be if it is meant to be and cherish the moment.” Wise words from guru…
Love Me Tinder
Swipe left or swipe right? Modern dating sites and apps are transforming our approach to relationships but do they spell the death of romance or is it still possible to…
Six Habits of Happy Couples
When Valentine’s Day comes around, it can be an opportunity for couples to express their love for each other with big gestures, kind words, and a romantic night out. Yet…
Are You In The Right Career For You?
As the end of the tax year approaches and you have to think about doing your job appraisal, it might make sense to give your whole career direction a thorough…
Three Signs You’re Ready For Therapy
The beginning of a new year is often a time when our thoughts turn to ways to make our lives better. What can we do to improve how we feel?…
Why Christmas Is A Time For Reflection, Not Perfection
Chances are, if you’re reading this then you’re busy preparing for the Christmas festivities. But is it Christmas on your terms? Or are you feeling overwhelmed trying to fit it…
How To Support Someone With PTSD
Trauma is defined as a deeply distressing experience that may have been life-threatening and overwhelms an individual’s ability to cope. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is when the impact of that…
When Sparks Fly: Five Tips For Taming Your Temper
Does your temper go off like a rocket at the slightest provocation? Do you fizz and fume if things aren’t going your way? If you’ve got a short fuse and…