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18Feb

The Psychology of 50 Shades of Grey

Jacqueline Palmer

culture, films, psychology, sex

Mind

Jacqueline Palmer explores the psychology of controversial best-seller 50 Shades of Grey and the potentially damaging messages the now-movie conveys.
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17Feb

Are you a Distressed Diabetic?

Ken Tait

counselling, depression, hypnotherapy, stress, therapy

Therapists

Tips and strategies for handling your diabetes
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16Feb

The Basics of Mindfulness: Why Does it Work?

Andres Fossas

compassion, mindfulness, wellbeing

Soul

Andres Fossas continues his basics of mindfulness series, this time revealing why this practice is so effective and beneficial.
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15Feb

Managing Stress with Mindful Eating

Laura Dawn

mindfulness, nutrition, stress

Body

If I asked you to simply stand up, both feet on the floor and just stand there, would you consider that stressful? Okay, not exactly. But what if I asked you to stand for five hours? Or better yet, for a full day with no pee breaks and no sleep, or for a full month? What if, while you were standing there for the next full month, I asked you to stand on one foot and then balance an egg on a spoon? Stress is like that. One thing on its own is not necessarily stressful, but stress can slowly build up over time. The daily to-do list gets longer, and at the same...
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13Feb

10 Ways to Sweep Yourself Off Your Feet This Valentine's Day

Anonymous

love, self, single, tips, wellbeing

Soul

Sigh. It’s V-day. Plastic, commercialised love is all around. No, maybe that’s not entirely fair; why shouldn’t couples have a day to show some (cheesy) appreciation? But for people who don’t fit the cookie-cutter template it can be frustratingly difficult to avoid Valentine's day. Many people feel increasing pressure and self-criticism for not being partnered up this February 14th. I don’t see that hypocrite Cupid flying around with his girlfriend or boyfriend all the time, but somehow we’re all supposed to feel that way on this day. Here’s...
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12Feb

11 Things to Know About Starting a New Job

The Chartered

career, unemployment, university

Work

These eleven simple tips will help you become more adaptable and productive; making starting your new job less stressful.
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11Feb

Why Do People Respond to Stress Differently?

Michael Hyland

self, stress

Mind

People experience and respond to stress in different ways. There are seven reasons why this happens: 1) Personality There are several dimensions of personality, but the most important dimension, the one that explains most varience, is neuroticism versus stability. The term ‘neurotic’ has a meaning in common usage and one that isn’t flattering. By contrast, to the psychologist, the dimension of neuroticism - or negative affectivity - is simply a dimension on which people vary and should not imply a value judgement. Nice people can be neurotic! A person high in...
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10Feb

RECIPE: Shiitake Mushroom, Bean and Fennel Soup

Vicky Edgson

nutrition, recipes

Body

Using beans to thicken soups creates a smooth and creamy texture. Shiitake mushrooms have been used for thousands of years in Chinese medicine for their immune-stimulating properties, while fennel bulbs and seeds are excellent for cleansing the digestion as well as supporting kidney function. Ingredients  Serves 4  10g (.oz) coconut oil 200g (7oz) fennel bulb, finely shredded 2 celery sticks, finely shredded 1 onion, finely chopped 100g (3 ½ oz) shiitake mushrooms, sliced 1 garlic clove, crushed 1 tsp fennel seeds 4 thyme...
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09Feb

How to Cope with Infertility

Julia Bueno

couple, family, infertility, men, stress, women

Therapists

Struggling with infertility, some women find they need holistic, therapeutic help as well as medical
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07Feb

Craftivist Collective: Craft for Wellbeing

Welldoing

creativity, culture, wellbeing

Soul

As the name suggests, Craftivist Collective, founded in 2009, is a movement which seeks to combine craft and activism. Their aim is to provoke awareness and discussion of issues surrounding local and global poverty and injustice. The World Health Organisation includes “contributing to society” as one of their paths to wellbeing. This was the focus of the most recent Craftivist exhibition, which was held in Aldgate East in London. The project, titled #wellMAKING, was the culmination of more than 50 ‘stitch-ins’ held across the nation. It’s goal was to...
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