Why enter into therapy?
If you’re thinking of entering into therapy read below what a client felt after only six sessions:
“The realisation that I needed help was like a lightbulb moment. Picking up the phone was the hardest thing I have ever done and I could barely speak at the time because I was so upset. The relief I felt afterwards was so overwhelming but I knew it was the right thing to do.
Benefits of exercise on our Mental Health
What Are the Psychological Benefits of Exercise With Depression? Improved self-esteem is a key psychological benefit of regular physical activity. When you exercise, your body releases chemicals called endorphins. These endorphins interact with the receptors in your brain that reduce your perception of pain. Endorphins also trigger a positive feeling in the body, similar to that of morphine. For […]
Food & it’s link to Sleep
Food can consume a part in improving your sleep. Especially those that contain melatonin, a sleep regulating hormone and calcium, a mineral that helps the brain make melatonin. This is an example of six varieties of food. Nuts: All nuts are a good source of calcium, however almonds, walnuts and brazil nuts in specific contain […]
Your Triangle
So, what is the triangle and which way up is yours? We are taught by parents and significant others to take care of other people to look after our siblings to be kind to animals, to be a good partner, to look after our grandparents when they are getting old……. and the list goes on. […]
How to make a good habit!
We all want to develop good habits; the ones that will best serve us. We don’t have to remind yourself to eat or brush your teeth it is just a habit. We are very good at formulating bad habits, ones that when we reflect back on, are not helpful or beneficial to our lives. Skipping […]
Seven top tips for reducing stress
Take two of these small things each day for yourself, to overcome stress.
Three Minute Breathing Space Meditation
This process is available as a written exercise and as a video to suit your preference. Take a few minutes for yourself each day. Step 1: Becoming Aware Deliberately adopt an erect and dignified posture, whether sitting or standing. If possible, close your eyes. Then, bring your awareness to your inner experience and acknowledge it, […]
Stress Management and Self Care
We all need to learn how to manage our stress. As a society, we have learnt to become more and more over stretched with what we do and fit into our daily lives. When you learn self-care and understand your physical and emotional well-being is all interlinked, then you can start to manage your stress […]
Working Professionals: Becoming Successful in all Area’s of your Life
Why are some people more successful in certain areas of their lives compared to others? Maybe you know a very successful woman in business whose home life or relationships are a disaster? Maybe you’re successful in business but struggle at home, presenting a perfect home life too as you don’t want to admit failure? I […]