Setting goals in a pandemic
Over the past couple of months, we have all been sheltered at home – businesses and schools closed, cafes, pubs, restaurants shut and most people working and communicating digitally in these unprecedented times. At the
Mindfulness in 5 steps – why is it so useful NOW?
How we experience the world, relate to others, and find meaning in life are dependent upon how we have come to regulate our emotions. (Siegel, 1999:273) During these challenging times we experience heightened emotions as
Spotlight on kindness
If you turn on the TV today or get on a news app, all you can see in this environment are stories of despair, uncertainty, sadness and hopelessness. So amid all the doom and gloom
Taming your inner critic
What if you fail? What if nobody likes you? You are stupid. Why are you so different? You will never be happy. If these statements and questions sound familiar then it’s the loud “voice” of
Practise gratitude to improve your mental health
Gratitude is Good Many studies have shown that practising daily acts of gratitude can have a positive impact on our mental and physical health. Academic Robert Emmons has for years been writing about the benefits
My values helped me to bounce back from the impact of lockdown
At first FREEDOM was stepped on so bad! I freaked out and had anxiety. I saw images of small rooms and places popping up in front of my eyes.. Being a very active person and
Strengths-based interventions to build resilience
Every year I look forward to autumn. The fresh chill in the air, the leaves changing colours and enjoying that lovely feeling of a renewed energy after the summer break. But this year has been
Why uncertainty can be worse than a guaranteed disaster and how to tame it
We are moving through the phases of the pandemic. The days may blur together, but we made some major shifts. We're past the initial strike, we've adapted, we found ourselves surprised how quickly we can
Getting unstuck in a pandemic
There’s a lot on our plates at the moment. With all the uncertainty around us given the effects of the coronavirus pandemic, it’s quite understandable to feel stuck in our lives, careers and even our