Britain’s greatest contribution to psychology: putting the kettle on
Could putting the kettle on be Britain’s greatest contribution to psychology? Our post today looks at why it could be…
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Do you fall ill when on holiday? It could be stress
Why is it that sometimes when you finally get away for a well-deserved break, you suddenly find yourself ill with a cold, cough or similar symptoms? It could be stress! Stress is one of the main reasons why people fall ill as soon as they go on holiday.
It’s thought that a sudden reduction in stress hormones when we finally get a chance to relax can weaken our immune systems, leaving us more prone to infection. Couple this with a change in eating habits, activity levels and confined space on trains and planes and you’ve got a recipe for the sniffles.
In this blog, we’re talk about stress; what it is and why it’s important to understand the role it plays. We also share some First Aid for Stress advice to help you tackle stress and support your immune system.
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Cracking the code to tiredness
You may think that tired simply means that you need to sleep more and that tiredness is something to be avoided. Think again! Tiredness has a specific and vital purpose and is linked to activity patterns and your capacities. And not only that but when you do feel tired, what kind of tired are you? Depending on what kind of tired you are, you’ll need different responses to deal effectively with your tiredness so that you can recharge and feel energised again.
Read MoreHere Before There
It’s good to have ambitious aspirations. But the reality is you’re unlikely to achieve those goals if you don’t have a sense of where you are now before you start thinking about where you want to be tomorrow.
Read More3 Gifts We Want You to Give Yourself This Christmas
By looking after yourself well, you have the resources to then support others. That’s why we want you to treat yourself this Christmas.
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Feel like you’re just rearranging the deck chairs on the Titanic? Take more decisive action now…
The ABC for feelings technique is something we’ve developed and use here at The Helpful Clinic to help our patients take more decisive action.
Read MoreWhy you could be struggling to find time to build new habits
We often struggle to form new habits. And one of the main reasosn for that is because we’ve simply got too much on our plate already (and we don’t realise it).
Read MoreHow to build habits that last
Habits are extremely powerful, yet very difficult to form. But you can boost your chances of forming new ones with our helpful tips.
Read MoreMarginal gains: the key to sustainable recovery
By focussing on marginal gains, you can make progressive, sustainable improvements and boost your chances of a lasting recovery.
Read MoreFinding your feet
Your feet are your primary foundation, which is why you should never take them for granted. Look after them and they’ll look after you.
Read MoreAre you ready to begin your own Hero’s Journey?
Call for Adventure – your very own Hero’s journey We are on the brink of a New Year. It’s a symbolic beginning for many of us. A point in time where we will likely embark on a new journey, whether that’s...
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