⚠️ Content warning: This article is a discussion around death, dying, loss and bereavement. When we talk about loneliness, we might think about the number of friends we have, or how much time we spend alone. Many people can relate to going days without speaking to a single person; this was certainly a reality for peopleContinue reading “The Loneliness of Grief: 3 Things to Help Us Reconnect”
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3 Tips for Starting a Conversation about Mental Health
Sometimes we might get a sense that someone is not ok. It’s in these moments we might want to check how they are, but not know where to start, or worry they may disclose something we can’t deal with. There are lots of ways to approach a conversation about mental health and empathy is important.Continue reading “3 Tips for Starting a Conversation about Mental Health”
3 Tips for Self-Compassion
A popular quote on social media is “Learn to love yourself” – but what does that really mean? We may align this with self-care because we know it’s important for our well-being, particularly on bad days. But it can feel trite to talk about self-love as if it’s something we can just add to ourContinue reading “3 Tips for Self-Compassion”
3 Ways to Respond With Empathy When Someone’s Not Ok
Someone discloses they’re having a rough time or they’ve had some bad news. How do some people normally respond? Maybe we’ve all done that at some point. But is that really the best way to help? Sometimes we shy away from difficult conversations, perhaps because we don’t know what to say, or are tempted toContinue reading “3 Ways to Respond With Empathy When Someone’s Not Ok”
5 Tips to Boost Your Mojo
In a world that feels like it’s moving faster than ever, it makes sense if you’re feeling over whelmed right now. Life events, like bereavement, or money worries can take their toll and before too long we might find we’ve lost some of our mojo – our energy, motivation or sense of purpose. There areContinue reading “5 Tips to Boost Your Mojo”
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