Feeling SAD? Try a Sun Lamp
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a form of depression most commonly brought on by a change in seasons, usually as we transition from autumn to winter. It’s especially prolific in parts of the world that…
Gratitude Is Good For Us: Here’s Why And How To Benefit From It
Gratitude has become something of a buzzword in the health and wellness community. We often hear it paired with mindfulness, which is related but is its own separate concept. During a bit of a bump…
Staying Strong Through Tough Times Tool Kit
Life is full of ups and downs for all of us. The list is endless: redundancy, grief or loss, money worries, relationship breakdowns or health concerns to name but a few. Rest assured, we are…
Check-In With A Mate: No One Wants To Be Alone
The last couple of years have brought about new awareness to the topic of depression and loneliness. COVID lockdowns left many feeling isolated, with some being away from friends and family for extended periods of…
Health Benefits of Cycling
Bike rides just for the fun of it can build great memories and help our general wellbeing. Taking the pace slow and steady, looking at the scenery as we go by can be a wonderful…
Ecotherapy: Where Nature Meets Mental Health
Ecotherapy is a relatively new practice in the field of psychology that brings together mental health therapy and the healing benefits of nature. Also called ‘nature therapy’ or ‘green therapy,’ ecotherapy is often incorporated by…
Benefits of Walking In The Winter
I love an early morning winter walk! It sets me up for the day, it motivates me, wakes my body up and gets my blood pumping. Whether it be a hike over snow topped mountains…
Walking For Your Mental Health
I am a big advocate of mental health and well-being. The subject of mental health is vast and the causes of mental illness are of course complex. Our lives can be complicated, stressful, joyful and…