Finances can be a massive burden and source of stress for people. Currently many of us may be experiencing increased concern about our finances. Increases in prices and uncertainty around tax cuts, energy supply, interest rates have created a melting pot. As winter draws in, some of us may be wondering how we will see […]
How to Recognise Burnout & Why It’s Vital To
Burnout can impact any of us at any time. It’s equal opportunity. Whilst we may associate burnout with long hours in the workplace and unmanageable workloads. It’s all that and more. In recent years we’ve begun talking about two types of burnout. The first, as expected, linked to the workplace. But the second, and often […]
Intentional Self Care: Why You Need It
We’re reading [and writing] a lot about self care nowadays. If you want to learn more about it. There’s plenty of books, articles, podcasts – the list goes on. But messaging on the topic can be decidedly mixed. Whilst we’re rightly encouraging everyone to engage in it. And highlighting the importance for our mental health. […]
Acknowledging Trauma & Reframing Mental Illness
There’s an ongoing debate in mental health about how we frame mental health and in particular, mental illness. I first came across this idea watching Eleanor Longden’s TED talk on her experiences with psychosis. She discusses the importance of asking what happened to you, rather than what’s wrong with you. When we ask about people’s […]
The Pro’s & Con’s of Exercise When You Don’t Feel Like It
I have a decidedly mixed relationship with exercise. There’s rarely a day where I actually feel like doing it. It’s usually an uphill struggle. Although there are some days where I can acknowledge that it will help me. But there are also the days when I don’t have the time, energy or frame of mind. […]