Take care of your world. Take care of your mind. Pema Chödrön. I started to read about pollution and, as you’d expect, found articles about the types of things you see in the news: noise pollution, air pollution, light pollution and others, which contaminate our environment and are unhealthy, if not dangerous, for us. I thenContinueContinue reading “Ego-friendly: how toxic behaviour is bad for you and the environment”
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Wellbeing and Mental Health
It’s okay not to be okay. When I first started working in mental health, (some 10 years ago now), I worked with women experiencing ante-natal depression – depression during pregnancy. They’d often start by telling me one of the hardest things was telling family and friends they felt depressed. Usually, the response they got was alongContinueContinue reading “Wellbeing and Mental Health”
When You Think You’re Over-Thinking It: Living With a Noisy Mind
Note to the reader: this article refers to a mind that feels like it’s constantly thinking, rather than hearing voices. If you are hearing voices this article from Mind may help. I was teaching a relaxation class to a group of students recently, when I likened the feeling of anxiety to being on a treadmill. YouContinueContinue reading “When You Think You’re Over-Thinking It: Living With a Noisy Mind”
World Suicide Prevention Day
The number of suicides in England and Wales has hit a fifteen year high, according to the latest figures. Today is World Suicide Prevention Day. Here are some websites you may find useful if you, or someone you know, are thinking about taking your own life: The Samaritans You can also call FREE in the UKContinueContinue reading “World Suicide Prevention Day”
Mindful Living
Two travelling monks reached a river where they met a young woman. Wary of the current, she asked if they could carry her across. One of the monks hesitated, but the other quickly picked her up onto his shoulders, transported her across the water, and put her down on the other side. She thanked himContinueContinue reading “Mindful Living”
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