Pets to improve mental health

Pets can help improve mental health

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If you needed an excuse for having a pet, we can’t think of a better one than this: pets are important for mental health.  Research says that emotional support from a human-animal relationship can reduce the perception of stressful…
Tips for mental health day

5 tips to get the most from a Mental Health day

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The pandemic has changed a lot about the way we live our lives. Whether we realise it or not, we are often more anxious when our routines are disrupted. Feeling like this can sometimes get in the way of what we need to get done in our day, which…
Colouring can help boost your mood

Feeling down? Here are 7 ways to boost your mood

We all have ups and downs. Sometimes the root of how we’re feeling all boils down to which side of the bed we got up from. Next time you’re feeling down, remember these quick wins to boost your mood, so you can feel happy and get back on…
Beat the cold blues

3 ways you can beat the winter blues

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If your ideal winter day involves sitting on the sofa with a blanket, endless hot chocolate and Netflix, you’re not alone. Keeping warm and cosy and home can bring you short-term joy, but it can quietly catch up with you and put a damper on…
Meditation for the Min and Heart

Meditation for the Mind and Heart

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Meditation can be a great way to help you battle mental health issues. It not only quietens down the mind, but can also help relax the muscles. In addition to which it’s accessible to anybody regardless of your strength or flexibility.If…

How to motivate yourself when you don’t want to exercise

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We’re living in one of the toughest periods of life right now and it is sometimes hard to muster up motivation to do anything- let alone exercise. Often, exercise is the first thing that we let go of when we are limited on time or bandwidth.…
Sleep Better

5 things you can do to sleep better

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There’s nothing better than a good night’s sleep – and when you have mental ill-health, you’ll know that sometimes nights of good sleep are few and far between. The good news is that there are plenty of different elements that can have…
Cardio to improve mental health

Cardio to improve your Mental Health

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You’ve probably heard that exercise is great for mental health and to combat anxiety and depression. But with so many different exercise options, it can be difficult to know where to start. While exercise needs to include different workout…
Yoga Side stretch

A gentle 5-minute yoga practice to jump start your day

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Yoga is a great way to keep every part of the body moving. By bringing awareness to the body and the breath, it can also help quieten down our busy minds and boost our energy and mental health to help us not only get through the day but strive…
Yoga Side stretch

Nothing but the truth: Beating the winter blues

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What can we do to beat these winter blues? Find out in 'Nothing but the truth: Beating the Winter Blues', by The House of Wellness.Exploring Depression and Seasonal Defective Disorder, the segment features Mood Active Co-Founder and President…