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The 5-Minute Nervous System Journal
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Raw, unfiltered journaling has helped ease my anxiety more than I initially thought.Before giving it a go, I used to think that journaling would add to my anxiety as I’d just be overthinking, but writing in down as well as thinking it. The type of journaling I’m explaining here is…
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7 Signs Your Nervous System Is Stuck In Survival Mode
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If you’re wondering whether your nervous system is dysregulated and stuck in survival mode, you’re in the right place. Whether you’re feeling physical symptoms such as waking up in the middle of the night feeling anxious, your heartbeat races at various times throughout the day or you become sweaty –…
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Morning Anxiety: Why It Happens and What Helps
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If you experience morning anxiety, you’re not alone.Whether it’s stress hormones or stress anticipation, it’s a lot more common than you think; and I’ll be exploring what causes it as well as explaining how I overcome it so you can too.At the moment I get it every morning, either I…
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If You’re Anxious and Unemployed Right Now – Read This
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I’m currently sat at the dining table in front of my laptop, anxious and unemployed, experiencing crippling worry about how I’m going to achieve the life I’ve dreamed of for years as time is ticking away, I’m no closer to my goal, and I feel I’m really letting myself down.…
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How Perfectionism Is Ruining Your Mental Health (And What to Do Instead)
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If you’re reading this then we both share the same problem – perfectionism – we’re fed up of trying to be “perfect” and want to live a happier life. I’ve got you. Ever since I was little I tried to be the best at everything – getting good grades at…
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5 Signs You’re Living a Life That Isn’t Yours
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There’s a strange kind of exhaustion that doesn’t come from doing too much — it comes from doing the wrong things for too long.It could feel like you’re in the wrong job, in an unfulfilling relationship or even giving the time of day to negative, unhelpful thoughts. In this post…
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How Exercise Reduces Anxiety, Improves Confidence — and Brings You Back to the Present
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Most people think exercise is about changing how you look – that’s how I used to view it. But one of the most powerful mental health benefits of exercise has nothing to do with aesthetics. Movement changes how you experience your own mind. Exercise reduces anxiety.It improves confidence.And most importantly…
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A 2 Minute Practice to Come Back to the Present
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You don’t need an hour. You don’t need silence. You don’t need to clear your mind. Sometimes, two minutes is enough. This short practice isn’t about fixing anything. It’s about returning — gently — to this present moment. When to use this Use this practice: You can do it sitting, standing, or even between tasks. No preparation required. The present practice (2 minutes) …
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The Real Reason You Feel Offended So Easily (You’re Doing It to Yourself)
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Do you get offended easily? Do you take other people’s actions/comments personally? Does this result in your day being ruined? I empathise because that was me also. Whether it’s from someone you love or care about, or even a complete stranger, feeling offended is more of a you problem. That’s…
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Why You Can’t Lose Fat – Or Keep It Off
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Whilst enjoying my cup of coffee this morning in the kitchen, I was drawn to looking at the various cook books in the cupboard – they’ve been there so long, usually I just walk past them or know exactly which one I need for a specific recipe.This time, I noticed…