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15Jan

Can Mindfulness Change the Face of Britain?

Louise Chunn

mindfulness, society

Soul

No-one is in any doubt that we are facing a crisis with the increasing levels of mental illness in this country; one in four of us experiences a mental health problem every year. But what if there was something small – taking as little as ten or 15 minutes –that could help millions of us living with stress, depression and anxiety? And, as if that wasn’t enough, it could also help people focus, reduce anger, and aid in preventing any number of physical ailments. We’re talking mindfulness, of course. And that’s what led me to a meeting room in the House of...
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15Jan

Becoming a Mother

Grace Timothy

family, love, mother, motherhood

Relationships

You are an independent adult, a fully-functioning person with an agenda and expectations and goals. Then you have a baby and everything changes. Suddenly your focus is shifted - from your career, from your relationships, from the personal rituals that have become so integral to your sense of self, whether it’s the commute to work, a long soak in the bath, or something as simple as an uninterrupted wee. It’s a wonderful shift in many ways that negates a lot of your insecurities as this new responsibility consumes you whole. But still most of us are, at one time or...
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14Jan

What is the Alexander Technique?

Antonella Cavallone

complementaryhealth

Body

Our body has been efficiently designed by nature and evolution, but modern life takes its toll on it. Over the years, through work demands and lifestyle choices, we tend to develop tense habits of movement that cause pain and prevent us from being at our best. With the Alexander Technique, you can learn to undo years of tension and strain accumulated through poor physical use. The Alexander Technique is a practical method that teaches the person to recognise and change patterns of muscular tension, to become naturally coordinated and poised. It works by...
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13Jan

The Psychology of Impulse Buying

psychology

Mind

Why do we buy things we don't need? What prompts us to succumb to impulse buying? We explore the psychology of those shopping trips.
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12Jan

The Basics of Mindfulness Practice

Andres Fossas

mindfulness

Soul

Wherever you happen to be sitting right now, take about a minute or two to notice the physical sensations of your body pressing against the seat/cushion/floor underneath you. If you’re standing, try to notice the physical sensations of your feet pressing against the floor. While you’re at it, see if you can identify the contours of your body touching the seat or floor by feeling the sensations that are present there – rather than by simply thinking about them. This exercise of attention is referred to as mindfulness and has become tremendously popular in recent...
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10Jan

Chia Seeds: A Simple Way to Nourish Yourself

Barrie Rogers

nutrition

Body

Simple is a great word for chia. The seeds are tiny but powerful, and adding them to your food is simple. The subtle taste of chia means you can add it to anything you already enjoy and it won't affect the flavour whatsoever. This is only one of the  many reasons why chia has become so popular as a health food. Here's why else these little black and white seeds are so reknowned. Chia is: High in omega-3 fatty acids Chia is among the highest plant sources of omega-3 in the world. Our bodies need omega-3s for brain function, heart health, and many other...
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09Jan

7 Myths about Changing your Relationship with Food

Harriet Frew

nutrition, self, wellbeing

Therapists

Changing your relationship with food can be a lengthy, winding journey. Here are some of the damaging myths we buy into and what you can do to combat them.
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08Jan

How to Maximise your Learning Potential

Jackee Holder

self

Soul

Advice on how to embrace new learning experiences and get the most out of them.
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07Jan

Green Gyms: Wellbeing through Outdoor Conservation

Green Gym

exercise, volunteer, wellbeing

Soul

Green Gyms transform people’s health and wellbeing through participation in outdoor conservation activity. They are group-based, physically challenging and result in green spaces for the wider public benefit. Regular attendees increase their activity over time and so get fitter. They also develop a social, or ‘peer-support’ network, and have higher levels of contact with nature. This powerful combination helps them to develop resilience against mental and physical health problems and - through learning how to manage green space - new skills, knowledge and...
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06Jan

What you Need to Know About Counselling for Children

Michèle Bartlett

children, counselling, family, parenting, therapy

Mind

The need to know information about counselling for children and child psychotherapy.
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