A Guided Progressive Muscle Relaxation To Reduce Anxiety

Progressive Muscle Relaxation is an evidence-based tool proven to reduce anxiety, stress & tension: this simple, guided exercise is a wonderful method to release both physical and mental tension, become more present and calm the mind. Find a quiet spot, either sitting or lying comfortably and enjoy 🙂

 

And in the comments below, let me know! How did you go? Do you feel more grounded, calm and relaxed afterwards?… Keep reading...

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Could You Be Suffering From Adrenal Fatigue?

 

Are you experiencing any of the following symptoms?

  • Stress?
  • Anxiety?
  • Depression/low mood?
  • Energy slumps?
  • Unrefreshing sleep?
  • Difficulty falling asleep?
  • Strange aches and pains?
  • Waking in the night?
  • Feeling tired but “wired”?
  • Cravings for sugar, caffeine or alcohol?
  • Frequent colds/flus or infections?
  • Persistent, unexplainable fatigue?
  • Lack of motivation?
  • Hormonal imbalances?
  • Weight gain around the middle?

If you can relate to several of these symptoms, you may be suffering from adrenal dysfunction, also commonly referred to as adrenal fatigue.… Keep reading...

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Guided Meditation for Sleep

 

Having trouble falling asleep because your mind is going round n’ round?

Getting enough good quality sleep is ESSENTIAL to cultivate a calm, focused mind and enough energy to get through your day with ease rather than struggle (and caffeine!)…but if you’re suffering from stress or anxiety, it can be really hard to switch off the “fight/flight response” to allow your body and mind to relax enough to actually drift off into a nice, deep sleep.… Keep reading...

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How Gratitude Can Reduce Anxiety and Depression

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If you have experienced the terrifying palpitations and out-of-control thoughts of a panic attack, or the impenetrable black fog of a deep depression, I completely understand if you feel somewhat sceptical as to whether gratitude could be of any use with these challenging mental health conditions. Which is why I want to say straight off the bat: depression and anxiety are complex, multi-factorial issues and there is no sweetness-and-light quick fix for them.… Keep reading...

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Compassion, Neuroscience and Donald Trump…

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So, the American election happened last week. Trump will soon be president of the most powerful country on Earth.

No matter what your political persuasion, one thing has become clear – there’s a huge ideological divide in western societies at the moment, and my hope is that we can try to make sense of this and not close our hearts to those who think differently to us.

I’ve gone through a range of emotions throughout this election.… Keep reading...

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