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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Tag: self compassion
The Helpful AAA Holiday Strategy
We’ve just had Diwali and Hanukkah and Christmas is fast approaching. For many, it’s the season for traditions, holidays and family. For some it’s a season of joy, for others a season of suffering. For most of us, it’s a time our own self-care is at risk, and along with it our good health and well-being. In this blog we share self-care ideas and an evidence-informed strategy to ensure you maintain your personal agency and prevent your self-care activities from getting lost.
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First Aid for Feelings Manual – Book signing at the Poetry Pharmacy, Oxford Street London
It’s a year now since the extraordinary successful crowdfunding campaign for the First Aid for Feelings Manual. And, what a year! To celebrate this achievement we’ve been invited to do a book signing at the Poetry Pharmacy on Oxford Street in London
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Happy International Self Care Day
What is International Self Care Day? On Wednesday July 24th 2024, we celebrated International Self...
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Why your mind-body connection shapes your self-relationship and is key to your health, happiness and everything
Your mind-body connection shapes your self-relationship whatever is going on in your life. Your experience of pain, fatigue, stress, anxiety, or any other life ‘stuff’ is shaped by this connection. This will either help or hinder your experiences, which is something that many of us don’t know much about or even consider. In this blog you’ll learn about what the mind-body connection is, how it affects your self-relationship, why it is SO important and how to build a stronger connection with yourself and cultivate self-love.
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Feeling blue this Monday? Goals drifting and having a hard time? You’re not alone
As we’re all getting our bearings in the new year, many of us are struggling. Today, January 15th is Blue Monday, so-called because of the post-holiday and mid-winter impact on mood and health. Add drifting new year’s resolutions and no wonder it can be hard going.
In the latest blog I share insights and tools that can help you feel better.
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Webinar: What stops you doing self-care?
With our tenth anniversary fast approaching, we’re getting ready to launch our new self help book, First Aid for Feelings; The essential Manual for self-care and good health. It’s been three years in the making and is ideally placed to meet many of the self-driven healthcare goals the World Health Organisation (WHO) is calling upon governments to set. We’re inviting you to help us help others put themselves in the driving seat of their own wellbeing by contributing to our First Aid for Feelings Manual crowdfunding campaign.
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First Aid for Feelings Manual: Let’s make it happen
We’re getting ready to launch our new self help book, First Aid for Feelings; The essential Manual for self-care and good health. It’s been three years in the making and is ideally placed to meet many of the self-driven healthcare goals the World Health Organisation (WHO) is calling upon governments to set. We’re inviting you to help us help others put themselves in the driving seat of their own wellbeing by contributing to our First Aid for Feelings Manual crowdfunding campaign.
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Why can’t I have fun? Meet the Fun Police!
Are you struggling to have fun? Is fun even on your radar as something you’d like? For many, August is a month of summer holidays and, even if this does not apply to you, it’s helpful to use this cultural prompt to check in with how you’re doing when it comes to fun.
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Making a lasting self-care promise
In this blog, we talk about what self-care is, the seven pillars of self-care and how to make a lasting self-care promise.
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Self-care and the cost-of-living crises
Research shows 77% of people are worried about the cost-of-living crisis and 72% of people ‘believe overall health and wellbeing has declined in the past 12 months’.
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It’s time to put self-care at the top of the agenda
Understand why it’s so important to develop your self-care skills to check in with yourself regularly and strengthen your self-care routine.
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