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Of the three issues in the title, only one of them is within our control - but I do know that if you eliminate the one we can control, the self-care, then the other two things can have a much worse effect on us. It’s fair to say that self-care is the buzzword of the year, but I’d like to suggest that it is trending for a reason. When we take ownership of our self-care, the things that can bring us down; from stress and all its side effects to family drama and work issues, become...

When I started on my own coaching and therapy journey I was very confused about everything. It was a scary time and not knowing what to expect or what I might find out about myself along the way caused a lot of distress. When my doctors first diagnosed me with having stress, anxiety and depression, I was sent off for CBT: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. I did not take to it immediately so was sent to counselling, my counsellor introduced me to hypnotherapy and then to life coaching.I was very...

The incredibly sad death of Kate Spade in New York, reminds us once again that feelings of hurt and depression do not discriminate. Yes, everyone would certainly agree that not making ends meet is stressful and hard to bear, but there is always a way up. Less recognised is feeling at the bottom of the rung when the world believes you are at the top. Here are some helpful tips if you find yourself feeling low and alone; It is important to remember;

You are only human. That’s probably...

Engaging in physical activity and the consequent realisation of it’s subsequent benefits on our mental health, in addition to the obvious physical health benefits, cannot be underestimated. It’s impact on our mental health have been recognised to the extent that it can be used as a stand alone treatment for depression or in conjunction with psychological therapies and/or medication. I regularly walk my Border Collie over the moors and notice the positive effect on my mood once I...

The power of music and it’s influence on mood states, must not be ignored. Bob Marley once said “one good thing about music is that when it hits you, you feel no pain.” This appears to be a true statement when we listen to our favourite song or to a new song by our favourite artist for the first time. However, music can play a part in all mood states. Research suggests that listening to music can have a profound impact on our mood, whether it be an upbeat, happy song or a...

Have you ever wondered if anxiety and depression are linked? Or have you been diagnosed with both and wondered how that is possible? Many in the medical profession will tell you with absolute certainty that both anxiety and depression are mental health issues and yet this is far from the truth. Using the label of 'mental health' has become a pain-free diagnosis for doctors, yet it in no way helps those who suffer from these sometimes debilitating conditions. "Through my wounds, the universe...

If you’re not whistling right now I’m disappointed in you. If you don’t know what I’m talking about, you need to google my title and find out why you should be whistling. It’s a silly song, but I like the premise, so let’s go with it. I was recently in a session with a client, and I was congratulating them on how positive they were being today. It was a real improvement on previous sessions, but the response was to the effect of, “Well yes, but there...