Reducing Stress

Stress can be an interesting phenomenon. In many ways, experiencing it throughout our day-to-day lives can be a good thing – pushing us to become more adaptable, and helping us to become more resilient…

I read recently that one of the first signs of Alzheimer’s is raised levels of anxiety. After a particularly stressful month, it started to resonate with me…

Have you heard all the buzz about this brand-new way to bring calm and happiness to your life? It’s called IPP – the Intermittent Pleasure Practice. Maybe not. I just made it up. But my silly pseudo-science name is based on…

Living with constant “shoulds” slows you down. It puts you in a rut that’s hard to get out of. A mind full of “shoulds” has no room for creative or logical thinking. It’s like putting your life in reverse. Energy spent going backwards…

I once saw a clip from the old Bob Newhart Show, (wasn’t he the greatest?!), where he had a patient come for her therapy session and after she told him what she was worrying about, he quickly said, “Stop it!” She looked at him quizzically, and he said, “Just stop it!” Each…

This year has been my wake-up call. Always in good health, I was blindsided by a series of health issues. In 2024, I found myself visiting doctors, undergoing countless tests, taking medications not previously needed, and a short hospitalization for a life-threatening…

The seasons can have a bigger impact on our mental health than we may realise. So, if you’ve found yourself struggling with a low mood and lack of motivation since the nights have started drawing in, then you’re certainly not alone…

Maybe you’re filled with anxiety because you are focused on what you fear might happen. And you’re imagining the worst-case scenario. Maybe you’re so worried you’re losing sleep and being anxious all day. Your worst-case scenario is based…

Do you ever feel a bit lost? Are there days when you lose your sparkle and question who you are and what you’re doing? Do you sometimes feel irrelevant and that you don’t have much to look forward to? It’s so easy sometimes to get stuck…

Is your mind filled with anxiety? Maybe you’re suffering from sleepless nights and feeling nervous and upset all day. Perhaps you’re worrying all the time, imagining the worst-case scenario. Maybe having an anxiety free mind sounds impossible…