Mental health describes how we think and feel about ourselves. Which impacts on how we cope with stress, face challenges, build relationships and move on from difficult experiences. Our mental well-being can change from moment to moment, day to day, month to month or year to year. Having a good ...
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What are worries?
Worries are just thoughts and thoughts are not fact. They have no reality. Worries begin when we ask, “What if…” then the mental torture and worst case scenarios begin. Increasing our anxiety levels. Tips on how to stop worrying as much: Postpone Worry.It is really hard to be productive on a ...
Make self-care your friend
How many times a day do you allow yourself to stop, take stock and breathe? Or do you carry on, listening to all those ‘mustabations’ (I should be doing this, I must do that), telling yourself I can’t stop and have a cup of tea, those stairs need to be hoovered, those walls need to be washed, ...
Are you SAD? – Seasonal Affective Disorder
How do I know if I’ve got it? An example of SAD Symptoms include: Lethargic: lacking in energy, feeling sluggish and unable to carry out a normal routine.Sleep problems: finding it hard to stay awake during the day but having disturbed nights.Loss of libido: not interested in ...
Moving to University – 10 tips for managing homesickness
Moving away for university is a big transition, whether you’ve come from the other side of the world or down the road. If you’re suffering from homesickness, just remember you’re not the only one. Most first year students will experience some level of homesickness. While this can ...
