Posts Tagged ‘mental health’
12 Days of Christmas – Self Care
Christmas is supposed to be the season to be merry but for many of us it is a season of stress and anxiety. It can also be a time of loneliness particularly if you have recently lost a loved one or your loved one is away. It is also a time of shopping for…
Read MoreWomen’s Health – how are you?
During Women’s Health Week (6 – 10 September 2021), it’s important to remember that we not just focus on our physical health, but also pay close attention to our mental health. As the first ever Director General of the World Health Organisation once said, “without mental health there can be no true physical health.” …
Read MoreHow to Reclaim your Life after Childhood Sexual Abuse
What do you remember about your childhood? Do you have happy memories? Did you feel loved, secure, protected and innocent? For many adults, their memories and experiences of their childhood are very different, and these experiences can have a long-lasting effect for the rest of their lives. According to the Australian Bureau of…
Read More9 Tips for Dealing with Stress and Anxiety
Many of us are juggling work, family and other commitments every day, so it’s no wonder so many people are feeling stressed and anxious. I know it can be difficult, but it can be so beneficial for both your physical and mental health to slow down and try to set time aside for yourself each…
Read MoreHow to look after your mental health at Christmas
It has been an “annus horribilis” year and with Christmas now upon us, there are more challenges and emotions to deal with. While many people enjoy this time of year, for many it brings more pressure on our time and money, while others experience loneliness and grief. This time of year is proven to increase…
Read MoreMenopause and Mental Health
As women, and as a society in general, we openly talk about breast cancer, ovarian cancer, and even periods, but how often do you see menopause spoken about in the media, day to day conversations, and on social media? Even in 2020, menopause still seems to be a taboo subject. Surely, we’ve moved on from…
Read MoreIs it Time to Spring Clean Your Mind?
SPRING is here. The flowers are blooming, the birds are chirping, and it is time to shrug off the Winter blues. Most people use this time to do a spring clean of their house and their wardrobes, but have you considered doing a spring clean of your mind? 4 Steps to Spring Clean Your…
Read MoreImproving low self-esteem for a better work and home life
How you think and feel about yourself impacts on your actions and behaviours every minute of every day. Negative self-talk can affect our relationships, our job and our day to day life. In today’s busy society where there is a constant pressure to do well, or to keep up with social media trends (fashion, home…
Read MoreYou’re not alone in feeling alone – how adult loneliness is affecting us – Part 2
Last month I introduced the topic of loneliness and how it has become more commonplace in our lives as adults. I felt this subject is too important for just one article, and so Part 2 has developed out of a greater desire to help adults not only understand loneliness, but how we can turn adult…
Read MoreSurround yourself with animals for improved mental health
Six reasons cuddling up to a fur baby can lift your mood and outlook on life When it comes to addressing and improving mental health, it’s critical that the environment is non-judgmental and non-threatening to create a space that can help improve confidence and wellbeing. Counsellors and medical practitioners work through a number of strategies…
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