Surviving Black Friday
It’s been a challenging year, and many mental health experts recommend trying to get our little fixes of happiness wherever we can. But is Black Friday shopping a good way to do this? We look at some of the pros and cons in our survival…
The pursuit of happiness (at work)
On average we spend almost 40 hours of every week at work. With such a large percentage of our lives spent working it makes sense to try to make sure we’re as happy as we can be while we’re there. The International Week of Happiness…
The case for staycations
With everything that’s happened over the last few months many of us have seen our original holiday plans postponed or cancelled altogether. And with loads of flights cancelled and some hotels remaining shut or operating at reduced capacity, our traditional idea of the summer getaway…
Let’s talk about loneliness
The current coronavirus pandemic and resulting lockdown has presented us all with challenges, and for many of us it’s brought the challenge of loneliness into sharp focus. Working from home and only being allowed to leave for essential travel and shopping has increased these feelings…
5 ways to look after you mental health while at home
Our daily lives are almost unrecognisable in comparison with a couple of months ago. If you’re lucky enough to be working, it’s likely you’re now working from home and finding new ways to do your job, as well as interact with colleagues and loved ones….
It’s me time
Life is busy. Whether it’s juggling a job and family or just trying to fit in some sort of social life around everything else you have on – things can get hectic. And at this time of year when many of us have set ourselves…
Tis the season to be sustainable
Christmas is a time for giving, but it shouldn’t cost the earth. So here are our top five tips on having a sustainable Christmas and saving the planet while you spread some Christmas cheer. The giftsLists aren’t just for Santa. Choose who you’re buying gifts…
More than just moustaches
“Our fathers, partners, brothers and friends are facing a health crisis, yet it’s rarely talked about. Men are dying too young. We can’t afford to stay silent,” reads the homepage of Movember’s website. Movember is trying to change the face of men’s health, and has…
Using nature to nurture wellbeing
Having recently moved to a big city, I’ve been really aware of the lack of green space compared to where I used to live. It’s the same in many cities across the UK, as horizons are dominated by skyscrapers and offices, while parks and wildlife…
Festival Survival Guide
You bought your ticket months ago, and you’ve been looking forward to it ever since. There are even rumours the sun might make an appearance! The start of summer means the start of music festival season. So whether you’re getting geared up for Glasto, ready…
What are you dreaming of?
We’ve all been there – struggling to concentrate and feeling irritable after a lack of sleep. Sometimes you feel like you’re not fully functioning when you’re tired and all you can think of is getting home to your bed. But how bad really is a…
It’s good to look forward
The holiday of a lifetime, a gig, a day out with friends, or even just a new episode of your favourite TV programme. It doesn’t matter what it is, we all like something to look forward to. These little (or large) rewards give us something…
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