It’s time to talk about mental health
Many of us are finding things a little harder to deal with right now and one thing we can all take from the pandemic is just how seriously we need to consider mental health issues. Too long considered a taboo subject, mental health awareness is…
Reading – a window into wellbeing
Reading and wellbeing go hand in hand and it’s something we’re passionate about in the 4meWorld team. As we go into a new year where looking after yourself is more important than ever, we wanted to share some of our favourite wellbeing reads with you….
21 wins for 2021
New Year’s resolutions, make them? Hate them? Break them? According to YouGov, 28% of people who made New Year’s resolutions this time last year failed to stick to any of them. While this isn’t surprising, it’s safe to say 2020 has been a year like…
Stress doesn’t isolate during a pandemic
The temperature is dropping, the nights are drawing darker and winter is on its way. The clocks going back at least gives us an extra hour in bed, yet many just want this year to be over. “Almost one in five adults were likely to…
Show yourself some kindness
I was chatting with a good friend from uni a couple of days ago, when she mentioned she’d been asking herself some big life questions and worrying about them. Should she go backpacking instead of building a career, and if not now, when? Is she…
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….
Your mind matters – free resources to help look after your mental health
Even for the bravest among us, the world feels pretty scary at the moment. There are so many things we have no control over, and for an anxious person it’s something I’m finding very hard to deal with right now. I know I’m not alone;…
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…
Taking time for what’s important
Over the years, I’ve come to realise that all aspects of my wellbeing are fully dependent on me. This was a hard thing to accept, particularly when times were difficult, but it’s something that’s definitely helped me prioritise what’s important. And this is especially true…
Paint January RED – One step at a time
January. It’s a month full of dark mornings, bitterly cold weather, and the joy and warmth of Christmas feels long gone. It can be a particularly difficult month for many of us. Last year, in a bid to combat my own struggles with the gloomiest…
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