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New hobbies I’ve started during isolation

Now that the world is currently in lockdown over the COVID-19 crisis, you need to keep yourself entertained at home so that you don’t go completely insane. Been as I became ill with COVID-19 symptoms, I had to self-isolate a week or so before the UK officially went on lockdown, so I’ve been stuck indoorsContinue reading “New hobbies I’ve started during isolation”

Are you ready to move in with your partner?

So, you’re super excited to move in with your partner, it’s about time you take the next step, right? But wait, there is that tiny, nagging voice in the back of your mind saying ‘Am I really ready for this?’ Don’t worry, this is totally normal, it pays to be practical, as they say. LastContinue reading “Are you ready to move in with your partner?”

How to increase motivation and productivity

Now that the majority of us are working from home due to the COVID-19 lockdown, it’s hard for everyone to stay productive and motivated throughout the day. Whether you’re a student trying to get their assignments completed, or someone whose currently got a lot of paper work and emails to get through, it can beContinue reading “How to increase motivation and productivity”

Coping with anxiety – Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Techniques

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a talking type of therapy that helps people manage their problems by using techniques to modify and adapt how they think, feel, and behave. It has shown to be effective for treating people with mental health issues, such as anxiety, panic disorders, phobias, and depression. It is a relatively ‘short-term’Continue reading “Coping with anxiety – Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Techniques”

How to talk to your child about their mental health

Do you have some concerns about your child’s mental health? Have they become more isolated than usual or their grades are slipping at school? You’re understandably worried and want to help your child. As a parent you feel responsible for your child’s happiness and well-being. But, how do you get your child to open upContinue reading “How to talk to your child about their mental health”

5 tips to tackle loneliness during isolation

Now that the whole world is currently battling the COVID-19 pandemic, we’re understandably being told to stay in isolation and work from home. This means that you may feel very lonely as you’re not partaking in any of your usual social activities. Not being socialable with work colleagues, friends, and family can allow loneliness toContinue reading “5 tips to tackle loneliness during isolation”

5 tips to improve your mental well-being whilst working from home

We are currently living in strange times because of the COVID-19 crisis, and being told to work from home and stay in isolation can be tough, especially where your mental health and well-being is concerned. So how do you keep a postive mental well-being whilst working from home? Here are 5 steps that should helpContinue reading “5 tips to improve your mental well-being whilst working from home”