Tag: anxiety
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Post traumatic-growth: How to thrive after trauma
Trauma can either propel us or derail us. The chances are you’ve heard of Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), but have you ever heard about Post-traumatic growth (PTG)? It is a theory which explains the positive psychological change a person encounters as a result of the struggle with highly challenging life circumstances. Surprisingly, those who display […]
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Is it an SOS? The unrecognised signs of stress
For many of us, stressful experiences can become so routine that we don’t notice the toll it’s taking on our health and our lives. Stress is a common and normal physical response to challenging situations and while a little of it is good for us, too much stress can seriously impact our lives and be […]
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How to identify and manage your anxiety triggers
Anxiety is estimated to affect up to 5% of the UK population, making it the most common mental health disorder alongside depression. Why people experience anxiety can be for many reasons — for some, anxiety attacks can happen for no reason at all, while others find they have multiple triggers that cause their anxiety. Because […]
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Fear comes in all shapes and disguises: Spot yours and take back control
In today’s fast-paced and demanding society, most of us are so saturated with fear that it’s hard to recognise when the emotion has overwhelmed our lives. Fear in particular is sneaky- it hides behind multiple disguises. The trick however, is to identify them, understand how they can influence your choices, and ultimately, take back control: […]
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Lessons you can learn from feeling overwhelmed
Regardless of how well organised we are, there are times when things seem to seek out to overwhelm even the most resilient of us. While we may take satisfaction in our ability to juggle, to always be available or up to speed, this can disguise deep-rooted anxiety, an inability to delegate, or simply say no. […]
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Reasons why self-love isn’t vanity but sanity
When you love someone, you do the best for them. You support them, believe in them, and accept them for who they are. The same remains true for loving yourself — because when you begin to truly love yourself, you’re motivated to be the best you can be. When you think of self-development, you might […]
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12 proven habits that make anxiety worse and how to change them
Nervousness, panic attacks and feelings of sadness plague more of us than you might think. Mixed anxiety & depression is the most common mental health problem in Britain, and around 8 million people in the UK have some form of an anxiety disorder, affecting around a third of people at some stage in their lives. But […]
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Listen to your gut: 5 key differences between intuition and anxiety
Listening to our intuition is something we often find quite difficult. Whether it’s a deep sense of knowing about something or someone, or our inner voice indicating that we’re out of alignment with our goals, values or beliefs, it can be hard to distinguish between who’s doing the talking. So how can we recognise the […]
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Express yourself & let go of your emotions with creative writing
One of the ways many people choose to express themselves creatively is through writing. Whether it’s through storytelling, poetry or prose — writing down your thoughts can serve to alter the ambiguity of your emotions and experiences into something more. And what better way to get it all off your chest than by putting pen […]
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Your easy 30-day mental health boosting plan
Makeover your mood in a month with this simple but effective mental health boosting plan: Day 1: Learn a new skill Research shows that learning new skills can improve your mental wellbeing by boosting your self-confidence, raising self-esteem and helping you to build a sense of purpose. Day 2: Practise positive self-talk Those with positive […]
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