Research shows that much like other visually creative activities like colouring in or doing collages, doodling can help you unwind. It's thought to calm the amygdala, the part of the brain that controls the 'flight or fight' response—which is linked to stress and anxiety.
Read MoreThere are several explanations for why brain fog happens. Once you identify the underlying cause, you can begin to resolve it. Here are eight possible causes:
Read MoreHow does consistency create healthy habits?
A little introduction to why I decided to write this article.
About 2 months ago, I was struggling with tight muscles in-between my shoulder blades which impacted my hip functionality and made running very uncomfortable - I had frequent times when it felt like my hips were going to give way, yet I could continue running.
I spent about 6 weeks sorting this out and got back to running comfortably last week.
This means getting back on track with regular runs that include hill training.
Read MoreI often talk about the well-known fable about the two wolves within and use it mostly as a tool to help people young and old understand that they have a choice about which ‘wolf’ they feed. Frequently, I take this fable and allow it to unfold and expand beyond its original meaning.
Read MoreAnger is a powerful emotion that can cloud judgment and influence behaviour. When people are angry, their focus often shifts to their own feelings of frustration, injustice, or hurt. This intense emotional state can make it difficult for them to consider the perspectives or needs of others, leading to a lack of kindness.
Read MoreUnderstanding what causes type 2 diabetes goes a long way to ensuring that you adopt a lifestyle that minimises the proven factors that can cause type 2 diabetes
Read MoreIt is important to have a balanced diet that includes a variety of nutrients as this is essential for overall health, including mental well-being. While there is no individual "miracle" nutrient for mental health, certain nutrients have been associated with supporting brain function and promoting good mental health. Here are some important nutrients that may be beneficial:
Read MoreIntrusive thoughts don't necessarily need to be anxious in nature, they can be any sort of thoughts that are unwelcomed and unhelpful.
Once these types of thoughts start running on a loop, it can be tricky to silence and stop them.
Read MoreThe words allergy, intolerance, and sensitivity are terms used to describe adverse reactions to various substances. These might be substances such as food, medication, or environmental factors. However, they differ in their underlying mechanisms and severity of symptom
Read MoreMy own story of IBS and predominantly constipation, bloating and cramps, spans nearly 3 decades. Suffering in my teens, twenties, and thirties – it wasn’t until my late thirties that I was diagnosed with IBS. To date, it is still considered a chronic condition that there is no cure for – I would like to challenge that.
Read MoreLearning to manage anger better involves a combination of self-awareness, recognising triggers, implementing cognitive-behavioural techniques, and practising healthy coping mechanisms. Children learn to manage their emotions during their childhood and learn from the people around them. Anger can be expressed outwardly and inwardly (meltdowns)
Read MoreIt's important to note that while consuming these nutrients can be beneficial for sleep, they should not be used as a substitute for good sleep hygiene practices, such as establishing a regular sleep schedule, creating a sleep-conducive environment, and avoiding stimulants like caffeine before bed.
Read MorePoor sleep over time can have numerous negative effects on both your physical and mental health. Overall, sleep is essential for physical and mental health, and lack of sleep can have negative effects on both. It is recommended that adults get 7-9 hours of sleep per night to maintain optimal health and wellbeing
Read MoreCoercive control refers to a pattern of behaviour in which an individual uses various tactics to dominate and control another person. These tactics may include intimidation, isolation, surveillance, manipulation, and sometimes physical or sexual abuse.
Read MoreHypervigilance is a state of increased alertness, constant scanning for potential threats, and a continual state of flux expecting a potentially life-threatening event to occur at any moment. Even the slightest trigger can create an overwhelming sense of anxiety and stress.
Read MoreIn this article, I will talk about setting clear boundaries with yourself.
The red flags remain the same, for if you have unclear boundaries with others, then you are also likely to have unclear boundaries with yourself.
This can lead to fatigue, burnout, resent, depression, and anxiety amongst other indicators that there isn’t a healthy relationship with clear and appropriate boundaries.
Read MoreYou said to me to change the narrative, instead of being focused on my past experiences, to enjoy the excitement.
Read MoreThe 12 rules for life, in this article, are based on the 12 most useful things I have adopted to have a happier and healthier life. I hope that like me you take away a nugget or two of genius that you can apply in your life. Very different to the 12 Rules from the book, nevertheless, I hope you find them useful.
Read MoreAs an adult, I flew with minimal fuss, just my usual nervousness over take-off but we had lots of trips, even as far as Australia with our two-year-old in 2012. Over the last 4-5 years my anxiety has grown worse each time I’ve flown such that this past year, I experienced dreadful anticipatory anxiety for weeks before each flight, making it hard for me to eat, sleep, work and interact with my family and friends. It also meant I couldn’t fully enjoy the trip that I was on as I’d be anxious for the journey home.
Read MoreOur thoughts create feelings. Feelings, or emotions, create chemical and hormonal responses. Positive emotions create positive chemicals and emotions, and stress emotions (such as hypervigilance, anxiety, fear, panic, frustration, regret, remorse, guilt, and shame) create stress response chemicals and emotions.
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