Some of the more mundane things we have to do daily could benefit from us taking a less serious attitude toward. When we practice saying to ourselves: “Does it matter?”- Then we’re instantly giving our over-stretched minds, a joyous sense of invaluable relief—a chance to exhale and collect our thoughts. Or, an opportunity to enjoy [...]

For many of us, when we place the emphasis on our own needs, as opposed to those of others, it can feel indulgent or luxurious. You may even feel a bit selfish in doing so. It can feel clunky in the same way as learning to drive. But, actually, you have experienced enlightenment! Something in [...]

Experiencing some stress is normal, and sometimes even beneficial for your health. But over time persistent surges of adrenalin can cause increased blood pressure, as well as anxiety and other health problems. Whilst life is challenging for many of us, especially in the current era we’re living in, we have to try to master our [...]

Sometimes, changes in our lifestyle mean that we have to take a “just do it” attitude about the things we may not want to do. Often we see the inevitable on the horizon, so we’re aware that we ought to do some things differently; we’ve simply not gotten around to applying the adaptations. Yet, we [...]

In a recent episode of Strictly Come Dancing, actor Will Mellor spoke candidly about men’s mental health. He said, “Men put on a brave face when they struggle to talk”. In fact, he’d previously declined to participate in the popular dancing competition, because he was “worried about what other people might think of me”. Other [...]

According to science soup and smoothies help to keep you fuller for longer, than if you ate the same ingredients separately. It is classic comfort food, great for when the weather is chilly, and studies show a link between enjoying soup and an increased sense of well-being. Also, there is a lower risk of obesity [...]

We’re all living in a most challenging era, with unprecedented rising costs, and global uncertainties. Now, more than ever before, we have to let our intellect guide us; we do after all have the most intelligent brain of the species. If we look at our emotions, as though they were noisy children in a playground, [...]

It hurts, but I persevere. My body renders me to be in boring permanent pain. Besides, Daddy is smiling down at me. He’s egging me on with his mischievous grin. I stretch my back, my stiff legs, and then my arms, one is crooked, but I don’t care: bish bash bosh goodbye to limiting beliefs… [...]

In the same way that a yacht sails smoothly on still waters; when our mind is calm we think more clearly. It is the ultimate state of wellness that we should aspire to since calmness bolsters both our physical and mental well-being. It also gives us higher control over our emotions. It makes us stronger, [...]

It’d be handy to pick up a box of resilience when you do your food shopping. But just like a time machine, no such product exists. In the same way that many of us cook from scratch: bread, soups, etc, and especially as prices soar, we must make our own resilience. Resilience is the capacity [...]