Kicking back with a beer at a weekend or indulging in a glass of wine on a special occasion (like 4pm on a Monday, during a global pandemic) may be tied to lower anxiety. Alcohol relaxes us and leaves us less inhibited; we don’t take ourselves or others so seriously. cabernet is calming, a lager […]

The average child isn’t likely to sit their parents down and tell them that they’re struggling. Instead, they’re more likely to withdraw, cry, and meltdown whenever something goes awry. Often, we know when our children are hurting – we know them, after all. But anxiety is tricky and subtle signs exist as well. So, what […]

You don’t need to be a doctor to know that exercise comes with benefits. From extending our lifespans to decreasing our waistlines, working out offers a myriad of perks. But these are certainly not limited to the physical. From a mental health perspective, exercise can boost the brain and stop the stress. Getting your heart […]

The glass isn’t always half full – even the most positive people have moments of sadness, trials, tribulation, and “my life is shit” realisations. But there’s a difference between being someone down in the occasional dumps and being someone perpetually negative. We all know people from the latter group – a pessimistic Pat, a Debbie […]

Social media – we’re all doing it. From Facebook to Instagram to those of us still pining for the glory that once was Myspace, we are addicted to online networking. Of course, this has many advantages – for me I have built a business online which has allowed me the freedom to work from home […]

We’ve all known that positive thinking is conducive to greatness. Putting positive thoughts out into the universe makes good things happen. To illustrate this point, consider the sugar pill. There’s an old adage that says, “A sugar pill can cure anything.” Why? Because when people believe something works, it does. Yep, it’s that simple. In […]

Harnessing anxiety can seem like herding cats, an impossibility that few can do. Yet, it’s easier than assumed and you don’t even need a lasso. Instead, consider the following: Take a moment: Anxiety can be acute or chronic (or a little of both for a really great time!). Take a moment to collect yourself before […]

Anxiety: if you’re conscious, you probably have it. Of course, it may be fleeting and minimal and something that doesn’t impact you all that much. Or it may be something that follows you around like a shadow, forever part of your existence. For people in the latter category, anxiety can impact quality (and quantity) of […]

I thought I’d continue on from last weeks blog ‘The Difference between Shame and Guilt and Why it Matters’ with a further focus on shame and why we need shame resilience… Shame: we’ve all looked in the mirror and seen it staring back at us. Though its power and theme often differ among people, it’s […]