Emotional Wellbeing

Well, we’re back in lockdown again.For the third time. Gyms closed. Shops closed. Restaurants closed. Now, we’re all stuck being bored at home again. It seems like a never-ending nightmare at this point.  However, while I was sat on my couch as the days blurred together, I had a thought. Why do we associate boredom with negativity? Surely,…

So, for the past few weeks, I’ve been looking into new methods of self-care. It wasn’t long before I stumbled across morning affirmations. They seem to be the hot and trendy self-care idea that is recommended on almost every site.  As someone who has a scientific background, I was sceptical. On the surface, morning affirmations just looks like repeating good things to yourself at the…

2020 has been a rough year for everyone. Many have lost jobs. People haven’t seen their partner in months. It’s been difficult. I’m no exception, I’ve struggled a lot this year. The biggest thing I’ve had to accept is that I’m nowhere close to the expectations I set for myself at the start of the year….

The moment of panic. Something anxiety-inducing has just happened to us. The trigger is different for everyone. Kids running about. Rejected from a job. Left by a partner. Failed a course. It doesn’t matter. The reaction is the same. Increased heart rate. Struggling to breathe. Desperately looking for a way feel better. It’s a truly terrifying experience.   Personally, I’ve been…

Emotional growth seems to be a hot topic these days. Let’s face it, there have been times in our lives where we really could have used it. Those experiences where we showed the emotional maturity of a toddler. Throwing unnecessary tantrums when we don’t get our way. Behaving like the world revolves around us. It’s okay. We’re human. We’re not perfect and…