We all experience anxiety and worry from time to time and this is completely normal. You may feel anxious when sitting an exam or waiting for medical treatment or taking part in a job interview. However, there are many people who struggle to control their worries and therefore anxiety begins to have an effect on…
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Depression is a mental health condition which consists of a wide range of symptoms which affect your mood and behaviours. Most commonly, depression is associated with low mood, losing interest in things you once enjoyed, suicidal thoughts / tendencies and shutting yourself off from the rest of the world. It is important to remember that…
I was lucky enough to be sent the ARC copy of this book ahead of release! It is not usually the type of book that I would pick up, so I was not quite sure of what to expect… but I certainly was NOT expecting this… A stalker romance, but from both sides! This instantly…
Bereaved Parents Day is a new awareness day which first took place in 2020. This was created due to the realisation that there was not much out there in terms of support for parents who had experienced the loss of a child. This years theme is: You Are Not Alone. Losing a child of any…
Book Cycle is a UK based, volunteer run charity that provide books to the public, allowing people to take up to three books per day for a donation of their choice. That’s right… there is no minimum donation required! Book Cycle have 5 branches in the UK and 1 in Italy! They also have small…
Having good wellbeing is often described as having a positive level of life satisfaction, self-purpose and control. There are many areas of our lives that contribute to our wellbeing, therefore it is important to try and assess each area regularly in order to make the relevant changes and adjustments to improve our overall wellbeing. Do…
Hi everyone! It has been a while since I posted a little life update on here so thought now would be a nice time to do so. We are half-way through 2023 and so much has happened for me in these last six-months… firstly, in March, me and Jake finally booked our wedding venue and…
Loneliness is a natural human emotion. We are all hardwired to need some form of social connections, and without them we can often start to feel lonely. Feeling lonely for a long period of time can in turn negatively affect your mental health. This year for Loneliness Awareness Week, the focus was on connections. Who…
Who can donate: In order to donate blood, you need to be generally fit and well and between the ages of 17 and 65. You also need to weigh between 50 – 158KG There are some things that will also be checked prior to donation: That you have suitable veins for donation That you meet…
What is Aromatherapy? Aromatherapy is the practice of using essential oils for therapeutic benefit. It is a tactic that has been used for centuries.When the oils are inhaled, the scent travels via the nerves to the brain, more specifically to the amygdala, which is the emotional centre of the brain. Essential oils can also be…