The Christmas and New Year might seriously affect mental health, the pressure and expectations can be grave, which is why coping strategies are as important as ever.
Tag: mental health
“I’m never going out again”, says man after post-lockdown bender. How alcohol impacts your body.
Alcohol impacts your body in many ways, as people have been finding out as they nurse post lockdown hangovers.
It’s party time! Why post-lockdown anxiety can be exhausting for the middle-aged
A middle aged friend of mine claimed to be “exhausted” this week from post-lockdown anxiety. This came after spending two consecutive nights socialising, and being
Remember that special holiday? Possibly not. What are false memories and how can you make the best of them?
False memories mean that sometimes what you think happened never actually did. Why is that, and what can you do to leverage this brain quirk to make you happier
Kinder Egg Surprise! Why getting inside is personal
Is the Kinder Egg something more than a chocolate egg? Could it also be a metaphor for life. Have a think before you eat yours.
I’m so stressed with lockdown and Covid-19, I’m literally tearing my hair out. What can I do?
Stressed with lockdown and tearing your middle aged hair out? Read how you could help yourself turn to a happier, calmer you and keep that full head of hair
Working from home is no laughing matter…don’t let it be the death of you
Working from home is dangerous. Don’t wait for it to become a killer before you do something to change your ways, especially during Coronavirus lockdown
I hate queuing. I don’t like following directions and I use cash. How will I cope with social distancing shopping?
Social distancing shopping is my worst nightmare. Queuing, following a set route, being nice to people, it all makes my blood boil. What should I do? Go out or shop online?
Agonising over how to be happy? Don’t do it for you. Do it for Don.
If you’ve been struggling with how to be happy, here’s something you can do to improve your mental health. Don’t try and make changes for you, do it for someone else. Do it for Don.