There seems to be a collective feeling, even though it’s the middle of summer, that life is actually flat and grey. Lockdown’s long gone, and the freedom we’d all fantasised about is finally here. But there’s no big relief. Instead many people are feeling apathetic, regretful and isolated. I, for one, am still working at … Read more
Leaving the UK for a holiday abroad is currently risky business. Rapid flow tests, isolation periods, and worrying about loved ones back home does not a relaxing break make. For all these reasons, why not embrace the staycation? No longer the less glamorous alternative to a trip abroad, the staycation is great for your mental … Read more
From the moment I started earning money, I have been desperate to spend it. I hear the siren call of the shops, wherever I am. For me a day without an Amazon package is dull and grey. But when I know my doorbell will be ringing with deliveries, there’s fission and purpose in the air. … Read more
I’m so used to studying heavy going mental health books that reading entrepreneur Anya Hindmarch’s, If in Doubt Wash Your Hair, was like a mini break for the mind. There’s no trauma, grief or suicide here, just Anya’s common sense advice on how to live a more fulfilling life. From the chic front cover (sunny … Read more
We’re now half way through the year, which is the perfect point to reflect on how you feel. And, if you’re among the majority of people who made glittering new year’s resolutions back in January, only to find they’ve fallen by the wayside, then don’t worry. There is still plenty of time to get galvanised … Read more
This Sunday in the UK it’s Father’s Day. A time where we reflect on everything our dads have done for us. But what happens if your father wasn’t so fantastic? And how hard is it to overcome the impact of his less than perfect parenting on your love life? It was Freud who first suggested … Read more
Forgiveness, we’re told, is a wonderful thing. It sets us free and supports good health. All spiritual texts agree, forgiveness is the way forward. Yet quite frankly, forgiveness can sometimes feel impossible. And the effort expended in attempting to forgive can be mentally exhausting. And often futile. So, what to do when you can’t forgive? … Read more
This week it’s the UK’s Mental Health Awareness week, and the theme is nature. Which is never more vibrant than in the blossoming, blooming month of May. Most people are aware of the mental health benefits that nature bestows. Multiple studies have found that spending time outdoors can elevate your mood, ease the symptoms of … Read more
Watching Sky news yesterday, I caught an item detailing how property searches in Cornwall have increased by 140% since 2019. Prior to 2019, It will come as no surprise to learn that London was the most frequently searched property location. It seems that home working during the pandemic has enabled people to seriously consider moving … Read more
Last month I decided to return to therapy, but this time as a client. Lockdown has been hard for me, as it has for many. The drudgery of days spent looking at the same four walls has taken its toll on my wellbeing and I was ready for some outside support. I started my search … Read more