By Tracy Douthwaite from Way to Wellbeing I lived with anxiety most of my life, mostly I masked it, but sometimes it would completely overwhelm me. Even when doing okay and masking it well the anxiety controlled a lot of…
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SUPPORT: Humanity – An Interconnection
One thing that undoubtedly connects each human to one another is the planet on which we share our existence; the earth. We were born here, we breathe here, we will (probably!) always be bound to this place, together. Perhaps a…
SUPPORT: Work/Life Balance: Myth or Matter?
Do you have a good work/life balance? Do I? Does anyone? Ironically, I wonder if this topic on the whole can make people feel a little uncomfortable. Are there fears amongst the work/life balance ‘achievers’ that people will think they…
SUPPORT: What is Stress?
What is stress? Where does it come from and how can we manage it day to day so it doesn’t impact our wellbeing? So, what is stress? According Oxford Languages the definition of stress is: “A state of mental or…
SUPPORT: 5 Tips for Good Sleep
Nearly all animals on the planet need to sleep and most have a natural circadian rhythm that manages their sleeping and waking time over 24 hours. But why do we need this? Apart from restoring our brains and bodies, scientists…
SUPPORT: Inner Critic – Friend or Foe?
I had this article rolling around in my mind for weeks before putting my fingers to the keys and, I admit, I procrastinated for days before getting this down. What was stopping me from writing it and why couldn’t I…
SUPPORT: What can you do if you are SAD?
Seasonal Affective Disorder is a type of depression caused by seasonal changes. The main thinking around the cause of Winter SAD is that lack of sunlight in the Winter months can stop the hypothalamus in the brain working properly, affecting…
SUPPORT: The Complexity of Simplicity
We can all feel overwhelmed by our thoughts, feelings and what is going on around us at times. How would it feel to strip back some of the noise and simplify life? What does it mean to live simply? How…
SUPPORT: Connecting with Nature for Mental Health Awareness Week
As we head for what should be the hottest of our seasons, stepping out into nature is perhaps becoming a more welcome activity after what has seemed a particularly long winter. As the sun pokes out through the clouds and…
SUPPORT: Quick Tip Video: How to Reduce Anxiety
Supporting partner of mindsanonymous.com and mental health & wellbeing coach and expert, Tracy Douthwaite from waytowellbeing.co.uk takes us through a quick tip to reduce anxiety.
SUPPORT: Living with Uncertainty
This year has certainly been one of uncertainty and change, more than ever we have seen how external influences can impact our mental health and wellbeing. There are many ways we can support our wellbeing both individually and in workplaces…
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