In 2005, with the help of a local midwife, I established a peer support group for pregnant women suffering with stress, depression and anxiety. Back then, it was estimated that around one in 10 pregnant women were suffering with ante-natal depression and other types of poor mental health in pregnancy; I had been one ofContinue reading "The Benefits and Considerations of Establishing Peer Support"
Monday Mojo – Honour Your Needs
How kind have you been to yourself lately? If you’ve been throwing rocks at yourself (metaphorically speaking), you’re not alone. According to this article, the pandemic has unleashed the “inner critic” in many of us. As the article explains, lockdown and the start of “unlockdown” has felt like a rollercoaster for some and we areContinue reading "Monday Mojo – Honour Your Needs"
Monday Mojo – Identify Your Signs
How do you know when you’re reaching your tipping point? Pretty much everybody has one. Unless you have the composure of someone like Pema Chödrön, chances are there will be times when it feels like situations are getting on top of you. For some people, stress is caused by too much pressure:• Workload• Demands onContinue reading "Monday Mojo – Identify Your Signs"
Monday Mojo – Find Your Flow
What would put a bit of sparkle in your step right now? If you've been feeling the strain of lockdown lately, experts are saying you’re not alone. It makes sense if you're starting to feel a bit flat, especially if you're putting on a brave face and trying to keep everyone else's spirits up. We'veContinue reading "Monday Mojo – Find Your Flow"
Monday Mojo – Connect Your Way
How connected are you feeling today? Researchers are beginning to highlight that one of the biggest impacts of lockdown has been the toll on connection. While virtual environments work for some, and are mainly what we have right now, they don’t work well when they’re forced. So if it feels like something is missing rightContinue reading "Monday Mojo – Connect Your Way"
Helping You Sparkle™ 