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We all want to be happy, but fewer and fewer of us seem to be achieving that goal. Statistics tell us that an increasing number of people in the UK and other industrialised nations are suffering from anxiety and depression. Consumerism works to...

We are living through some challenging times, and it's clear that many people are feeling fearful as they look to the future. Troubling, stressful thoughts might include how to take action in light of the climate emergency, alongside strong...

The term 'bucket list' was initially used for people who wanted to get a whole load of things done before they 'kicked the bucket' and it was too late. It became more popular when Morgan Freeman and Jack Nicholson made the film 'The Bucket...

What does it mean to be confident about our career? We can define confidence as 'a feeling of self-assurance arising from an appreciation of one's abilities or qualities' (Oxford Dictionary). So how can we apply this to our career?  Think...

You are unique! There is not anyone else in this world like you. You and only you can do something that will make a difference in this world. Certainly, you have never before felt an inner force - some energy that directs you toward your mission;...

As we go through our lives, we often find ourselves in a mentoring role, but what is mentoring and what are some of the essential skills we might need? Let's start with a definition. There are many definitions out there, but I particularly like...

As the winter rolls in and the evenings get darker, we feel a sense of change and a natural desire to hibernate, perhaps having less energy than normal. When we know that the end of the year is gently creeping up, some of us feel a shift in our...

This time of year, as we approach the festive season, can be a busy and confusing one in terms of our mental well-being. On the one hand, we are supposed to be jolly and cosy and spend extra money on presents and special food. On the other hand, we...

What is anxiety? To overcome anxiety, we first need to understand what it is. A helpful definition by Neenan and Dryden is as follows - "anxiety is based on future-orientated thinking that encompasses themes of danger or threat where you...