Some levels of stress are healthy and normal in life and can help to challenge us or allow us to come out of our comfort zone. However, extreme long…

Today thousands of employees will get up and head for the building site, or an office, the lorry cab or even an aeroplane cockpit, yet they all have…

About stress When our mechanisms to cope with a situation are exceeded, then we feel stress. This is not the same as pressure or challenge. You can…

Setting goals for ourselves is a normal, healthy part of life. However, it’s also important to remember that we’re not always going to succeed, and t…

When you hear the word ‘mindfulness’, what comes to mind? Are you one of those who believe it be mumbo jumbo and airy fairy? Or are you curious to kn…

Whatever heights you scale or accomplishments you make, it feels like there is an emptiness inside. There’s that lingering question - what’s wrong wi…

I was inspired to become a counsellor after experiencing a prolonged period of low mood, stress and anxiety. I was surprised that I felt this way bec…

Emotions are a strong feeling deriving from one's circumstances, mood, or relationships with others. Your emotions represent who you are; they can he…

Feeling a sense of purpose and meaning in our work, we work endlessly to improve the mental health and well-being of others, but are not always that…

Anxiety and stress increases pain Pain is an intense sensation that hurts. It may be experienced as a steady, constant ache, a sharp stab or a dull…

You’ve probably heard before about ecological diversity or biodiversity, and how the diversity of an ecosystem is important for it's balance and stre…

When we go through particularly distressful periods of time, our sleep is very often the first habit that can be affected. Given it's strong role in…