Can you imagine having so much stress in your workplace that you chose to resign in order to save your own mental health? This was the case for Cathy (name changed for privacy) who experienced increasing symptoms of anxiety and depression, alongside numerous physical ailments, as a result of her stress at work. It had […]
Stress, Self Care and HRV. A Case Study! Read More »
“Stress” is a term that we probably do not need to provide a basic definition for. It is something that we have all experienced first hand – the feeling you get when deadlines are piling up, when you are running late for a meeting, or when a loved one is unwell. The mind feels busy,
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Those of us who own pets, know that they’re good for us. It is well documented in history too! Some sources suggest that even the ancient Greeks were aware of these benefits – encouraging those who were very ill to spend time with animals in the quest to recover. However, beyond knowing that they’re good
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Calling all men! The stats are in and men’s health week means it’s time to grab a beer (or a kombucha, for the modern-day male) and ponder upon them. They’re telling us that men are taking a reactive approach to their health. And considering the typical proactive maintenance of vehicle fluids, household gutters, and tyre
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Exercise is one of those things that gets better with repetition. The more consistent you are, the more enjoyable it becomes! But it takes time to build the momentum, and hanging in there long enough to really reap the benefits is no easy feat for those who aren’t exercise-inclined. Lack of motivation for exercise is
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Happiness, defined as: “an emotional state characterized by feelings of joy, satisfaction, contentment, and fulfillment.” A common end goal for many, and a huge component in the quickly growing “self-help” industry – which is set to be worth over 13 billion dollars in 2022. Woah, right!? Considering the vast and often complicated information out there
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The suggestion of meditation to our clients can come with mixed responses… “It’s not really my thing” “I’ve tried, my brain is too busy for it” “I don’t need a third eye” (Yes, this one is an actual quote!) But while meditation can seem a bit ‘out there’ for some people, many others reap
It’s Not Just for Monks! Meditation for Chronic Pain. Read More »
It’s no secret that exercise can help improve mental health – an abundance of research on conditions such as anxiety, depression, and PTSD repeatedly shows that exercise is an effective tool for treatment (1). Research also shows that it helps with stress reduction, improving sleep quality, increasing energy levels, increasing confidence and self-perception (2) –
Ask the team – what’s the best exercise for mental health? Read More »
Welcome to February! How is the year going so far? How are you feeling? Are you motivated and energised for the year, or are you already feeling like you need another holiday? If you answered the latter, this article may be exactly what you need right now. The term ‘burnout’ was coined as such by
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Last week we introduced you to everything you need to know before you hit the gym. This week, we’re helping you figure out what to actually do when you GET there! Some gyms offer free programs when you get started, and they can be a great way to build your confidence in a gym setting.
5 Basic Principles to Help you Design Your Own Gym Program! Read More »
