Did you know that stress and weight gain are interconnected? When we are stressed the body goes into survival mode, this means it holds on to fat deposits thinking it may need it as an extra energy source to face the threat. More importantly, stress creates an...
There’s a whole host of mindfulness practices being shared, most of them relate to your state of mind when performing a task, mindful eating, mindful walking, being there fully and wholly, how can we use this when we are interacting with others? This is the...
Taking time out for yourself can feel like such a luxury, between the kids being on summer holiday, work ramping up and social plans now back in full swing, how do you carve out a moment of ‘me time’? If you struggle to get in some downtime because you’re so busy, you...
When we are able to relax, you’ll feel how your energy feels calmer, your awareness expands, you begin to notice things around you rather than just circulating your to-do list in your mind unable to perceive outside of yourself. Take a moment to breathe, notice your...
How are Stress and Emotional Stability connected? Exerting stress on the body improves fitness, strength, stamina… can we use the same principle on our mental health? Stress makes us more resilient? Quite the contrary, stress leads to instability, irrationality,...
