In the midst of life’s chaos, there exists a profound truth: the significance of living in harmony with your deepest values. It’s a philosophy beautifully encapsulated by Howard Thurman’s words, “Don’t ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive and go do it. Because what the world needs is people who have […]
Carla Forth, Sophrologist and Stress Management Wellbeing Consultant at The Stress Solution has kindly written the following guest post for us about her experience of Sophrology, and how it has helped her in her personal and professional life… When I first started my Sophrology journey with The Sophrology Academy in 2011, I had no idea […]
As the consequences of our negligence in caring for our planet loom large and the number of media stories about natural crises grow, it seems there’s a lot to worry about. ‘Eco-anxiety’, the term to describe the impact of climate change on mental health, is on the rise, world-wide. There is no doubt that large-scale […]
In difficult times, why is it that some of us flourish whilst others crumble? It’s likely that resilience has a significant part to play. Resilience is a quality that empowers individuals to persevere, adapt, and grow in the face of life’s challenges. It’s not just the ability to bounce back; it’s a mindset that enables […]
Women typically spend about one third of their lives in menopause; yet, until quite recently, it was a topic that rarely left the doctor’s surgery.Now, menopausal health and wellbeing issues are finally being discussed out in the open, and better support is slowly being introduced where it is needed. But should menopause really be marked […]
Stress can be a good thing – it’s a physiological response to a perceived threat that gives our body the energy to fight or flee from that threat. In our modern societies however, stress is bad news. This is because we experience too much of it for too long. Increasing demands on time, from both […]
Having more control over what and when we eat can be challenging – particularly when we are busy or have a lot on our minds. These are often when our intentions to eat well can be quashed by a need for comfort, or a welcome distraction. It’s a cycle that can be very difficult to […]
Looking for training to advance – or even kickstart – a career in a complementary health practice or wellbeing and performance coaching? Or do you want to learn how to manage your personal wellbeing more effectively? As we have become more aware of just how much our wellbeing lies in our own hands, there is […]
Using the body-mind connection to heal the self is no longer an abstract concept in the western world. Those who benefit from such practices as yoga, meditation and mindfulness are quietly leading the way towards greater awareness of the power of a ‘whole-person’ approach to health – and a growing desire to see Integrated Medicine […]
When you wake up in the morning, what do you notice? The sunshine glimmering gently through the curtains? Birds twittering playfully to each other? …or only the shrill tone of an alarm clock and the prospect of a stressful day? How we see the world – and, in fact, what we see – is coloured […]
