Healing and Self-Care

You know that feeling when your body is exhausted, but your brain suddenly decides it’s the perfect time to replay every embarrassing thing you’ve ever said since 2008? Yeah, that. Sleep and anxiety have one of the most frustrating relationships imaginable, like two housemates who can’t seem to agree on anything. You crave rest, but your brain insists on holding a 3 a.m. brainstorming session about things that don’t even matter anymore. So why can’t  your brain switch off whe

If you have ever felt like running away from your own brain for a bit, you are not alone. Sometimes one of the best things you can do for your mental health is not another app or productivity trick, but a change of place. A different view. Some fresh air that does not smell like public transport. More and more people are searching for things like places to visit in the UK to improve mental health, calming places in the UK, and wellbeing breaks in nature, and there is a good r

If your brain ever feels like a tab-overloaded browser that’s one notification away from crashing, you’re not alone. Between work, notifications, social plans, and the mental note to finally buy more milk, your head can start to feel like an overstuffed handbag full, chaotic, and somehow still missing your keys. Enter brain dump journaling, the simple but powerful trend that’s taken off across TikTok, Instagram, and yes, even the real world. Think of it as spring cleaning for

If you live with anxiety, you’ll know what anxiety feels like, it can feel overwhelming, unpredictable and sometimes downright...

Therapy has always been about human connection, and for decades, that connection only happened face-to-face. Up until recent years, we...

If you've ever stared at a blank page, unsure what to write but knowing you need to get something out, you're not alone. I’ve been there,...

We all know someone who needs a little extra care. Maybe it is a friend who has had a tough year, a family member under stress, or even...

Every year on 10 October, the world comes together to mark World Mental Health Day, a moment to raise awareness, share stories, and...

Walk into any stationery shop and you will quickly notice one thing: there are a lot of journals. Lined, dotted, blank, guided,...

Taylor Swift is more than just a global superstar. She is also a writer, a storyteller, and someone who has never shied away from sharing...

If you’ve ever typed “how to reduce anxiety” into a search bar at 2 a.m. while your brain is doing backflips, just know: I’ve been there...

I used to lie awake at night with my mind on a loop, having OCD didn't help as I was constantly up and down checking, but my anxiety...

Although it can seem at times like mental health has been hidden away and rarely spoken about, there have always been subtle yet powerful...

What if the simple wisdom of Winnie the Pooh could teach us how to take better care of our mental health? While this “silly old bear” and...

Have you ever sat in a busy café surrounded by people, the hum of chatter all around you, and still felt completely alone? In a world more “connected” than ever, loneliness has quietly become one of the biggest public health challenges of our time. The irony? We’re never more than a swipe away from contact, yet many of us still feel unseen, unheard, and disconnected. But being alone doesn’t mean feeling lonely. There’s another side to solitude, one that can recharge, inspire,

As we welcome the fresh start of a new year, it’s the perfect opportunity to prioritise your mental health and overall well-being. But you don’t need to rely on the same tired advice you’ve seen a thousand times before. Instead, let’s explore 10 unexpected yet powerful ways to support your brain, improve your mental clarity and embrace healthier habits in this next chapter of life. Trying Out New Hobbies When you let yourself explore something entirely new, you give your brai

Are you tired of making grand promises to yourself every New Year, only to watch them crumble beneath the weight of January? It's a common pattern: we set resolutions with the best of intentions, only to see them dissipate within weeks. But what if I told you there's a better way to approach personal development, one that focuses on lasting change rather than fleeting resolutions? Why New Year’s resolutions don’t work isn't because you lack discipline; they fail because they’

Ah, Christmas. That glittering stretch of the calendar where we’re all supposed to be full of joy, love and festive spirit. Except sometimes... we’re not. Between gift-buying marathons, family drama, endless wrapping, and trying to make a dry turkey look intentional, it’s no wonder so many of us end up feeling frazzled instead of festive. If you’ve ever found yourself quietly hyperventilating in a supermarket aisle because you forgot the cranberry sauce again, but the good ne

Let’s be honest, being a teenager can feel like living in a soap opera that you did not audition for. One minute everything is fine, the next you are crying because your toast burned or you can't find your hoodie. Parents are confused, teachers are exhausted, and teens are just trying to survive what feels like an endless ride of emotions, growth spurts, and mood swings. So what is really going on inside the teenage brain? Why does everything feel so intense during these year

Have you considered that the foods you eat could be contributing to feelings of stress, nervousness, or anxiety? Nutrition plays a bigger...