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MyMindPal co founder Khody Damestani shares his thoughts and experiences as a therapist during the pandemic… Mental health awareness week is here again so I would like to share my observations with you as someone who works in this area day in day out. The last year has been a very busy time for me … Read more
Schools prepare to reopen With schools looking like they will be reopening again soon parents find themselves experiencing a range of emotions as they prepare to hand their loved ones back into the capable hands of their teachers. Relief seems to be the mood experienced by many mums and dads as they count the days … Read more
We all have some habits that we would like to change. Perhaps you’re partial to drinking a little more wine than you’d like to. Maybe binging series after series on Netflix is taking up more of your time these days. It could be that eating too much sugar is your vice. All habits serve a … Read more
Many parents find homeschooling difficult With schools shut parents find themselves once again taking the reigns when it comes to teaching their little bundles of joys. Whilst some mums and dads may rise to this challenge with ease, others find themselves feeling like fish out of water. If you find yourself falling more into the … Read more
Every employer knows that the majority of their people have faced a very tough year throughout 2020. In the past, Jan 1st has presented us all with the opportunity to wipe the slate clean and begin the new year with a renewed lease of positivity. Join a gym. Start a new diet. Make a promise … Read more
The traditional view is that stress is something that primarily happens in your mind. Whilst it’s true that stress does indeed have an impact on your mind it is importance to recognise that it is a response that occurs first and foremost in your body. The stress response is designed to provide the body with … Read more
So lockdown is about to come to an end and we can begin to return to experiencing a sense of freedom and autonomy once more. But that’s not how many people feel as we enter a revised tier system that sees many parts of the country facing more restrictions than before lockdown. The fact of … Read more
Meditation is receiving a lot of attention in the wellbeing space – more so than ever in fact. Whether it’s online meditation programmes or apps, never before has this tool been so widely available. Meditation’s positive impact is beyond question; research has consistently shown that there are a number of physical and mental health benefits … Read more
