One in five patients now has to wait at least 15 days to see a GP in England, NHS figures have revealed. Just under 5m of the 27.1m appointments at GPs’ surgeries in October involved waiting anywhere between 15 and 28 or more days to see a doctor or practice nurse. Patients are finding itContinueContinue reading “Visiting your doctor in difficult times”
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Monday Mojo – Start Where You Are
Do you ever feel like you can’t keep up? Like it’s all just moving a bit too fast. That other people are strides in front. That somehow you’ve fallen behind. Or fallen short. I often liken the pace of life to that of a treadmill. Before we know it we’re hurtling along, striving for perfection,ContinueContinue reading “Monday Mojo – Start Where You Are”
Monday Mojo – Catch Your Breath
When was the last time you stopped? I don’t mean at a traffic light, or to go to bed. I mean genuinely just downed tools and took a moment to take it all in. When we lead busy lives the emphasis is always on doing not being. It’s one of the reasons I describe inContinueContinue reading “Monday Mojo – Catch Your Breath”
Monday Mojo – Honour Your Gifts
What does the world need right now that you have to offer? I don’t mean more of your time or energy, as you’re probably giving that out in tonnes anyway. I mean the genuine gifts that you bring to the party of life. As part of Mental Health Awareness Week, I talked about the Five Ways toContinueContinue reading “Monday Mojo – Honour Your Gifts”
Monday Mojo – Indulge Your Body
If you could reasonably give your body what it needs right now, what would it be? Perhaps you need a stretch, or a dance around your kitchen. Maybe a hand massage. Or just some calm, deep breaths. Maybe you’re not friends with your body right now. Sometimes that’s because of society’s expectations around perfection andContinueContinue reading “Monday Mojo – Indulge Your Body”
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