Tag Archives: wellbeing

How to stress-proof your Christmas

Posted on 3 December 2015 by Ginny

The run-up to Christmas can be difficult– demands on your time and money coming from left, right and centre, tricky family relationships to navigate and expectations running high. However, it is possible to reduce the pressure on you, before it … Continue reading →

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The benefits of positive emotions & how to boost your own feel-good factor.

Posted on 23 September 2015 by Ginny

A Professor of Social Psychology, Barbara Fredrickson studies positive emotions like love, happiness, inspiration and tranquillity. Nice job! Professor Fredrickson has found through various research studies that feeling positive not only makes us feel good, but it helps us to … Continue reading →

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The fifth & final 5-a-day: GIVE

Posted on 18 January 2015 by Ginny

There are a number of benefits to mental health from the act of giving. These include building a sense of belonging, improving our sense of competence and providing a distraction from our own problems. So how could you GIVE……. Do … Continue reading →

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Fourth out of your 5-a-day: KEEP LEARNING

Posted on 16 January 2015 by Ginny

Studies have shown that learning throughout life is linked to greater satisfaction and optimism, and increased self-esteem and interaction with other people (see CONNECT). Learning gives you a new goal to work towards and reaching this target can create a … Continue reading →

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BE ACTIVE: your second helping of your 5-a-day

Posted on 14 January 2015 by Ginny

BE ACTVE…. Exercise is an excellent way to boost your mood. It triggers the release of the stress-busting chemicals endorphins which produce a positive feeling in the body. Go for a walk or run. Step outside. Cycle. Play a game. … Continue reading →

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