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Emily, a certified holistic health and wellbeing coach, talks us through the connection between healthy habits and a healthy mindset, where to start, and how creating these healthy habits will help us find lasting fulfilment that improves our daily lives and overall wellbeing.
Read MoreWe often think of perfectionists as being highly organised, on it and thorough. In reality, perfectionism is less about striving to do everything perfectly and more about avoiding doing things imperfectly. This can mean avoiding tasks and situations entirely or withholding effort when we’re not certain we will do well. This is why someone may not realise they are affected by perfectionism because it’s so different to the traditional image a lot of us have.
Read MoreThere has never been a more important time to practice mindfulness. With endless digital distractions and an era that idealises ‘being busy’, mindfulness is the antidote to our over stimulated world. We’ve invited Laura Jennings, who has a Masters in Nutrition, to explain exactly what mindfulness is and how just 5-10 minutes can take you from “mind full” to “mindful”.
Read MoreIn this blog, Jessica Taylor, who has a master's in public health, explains what happens to the body during the menstrual cycle and why (and how) some people are adapting their exercise around those hormone changes.
Read MoreWe’ve invited Olivia Donoso to explore the confidence-boosting effects of hypnotherapy and neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) in this article. Olivia has experience as a model and is also a trained hypnotherapist and NLP practitioner, and we think you’ll find her take on this topic incredibly insightful given her extensive experience in the creative industry.
Read MoreIn this blog, Jessica Taylor, who has a master's in public health, explains more about period poverty. But don’t worry if you haven’t explored this subject before: "Period poverty is when individuals lack access to menstrual hygiene products, such as tampons and sanitary pads, due to financial constraints."
Read MoreWe’re often led to believe that all anxiety is unwanted and unwarranted, but in fact, some anxiety is normal - even healthy at times. Anxiety is a natural response to danger or stress, but when it becomes all-consuming or interferes with our ability to live the life we want, we need to take action.
Hypnotherapy is a powerful tool to help you deal with anxiety that’s causing you to struggle in your daily life. In this article, we’ll go a little deeper into where anxiety originates from and why hypnosis is so effective in helping you manage it.
Thanks to movies, TV or the experience of a close friend, you may already have ideas about what hypnosis involves. But how accurate are they? Let’s break down what hypnosis really is, the theory behind it, and how it can help you make positive changes in your life.
Read MoreHow do you find balance in your life? It’s not an easy question to answer. Some would argue that the notion of balance just isn’t possible.
Read MoreWe’ve all heard how we should try to eat a healthy balanced diet to live our best lives. This is the ethos behind the GoodLife brand and each and every product in our range has been carefully developed to provide a nutritionally balanced base for a meal.
Read MoreIn mid-May we hosted a (sold out!) workshop called “Body Image & Unlocking Your Authentic Self” and it was totally heart-warming to be together in-person after covid.
Read MoreDeciding to start therapy can be a big and sometimes daunting decision. Finding and ‘clicking’ with a therapist can also take some time, but when you do find ‘the one’, you’ll wish that you’d started years ago.
Read MoreIt’s common for us all to experience self-doubt at times, especially when we are feeling stressed or overwhelmed. It can hold us back and can prevent us from reaching our full potential or expressing who we really are. By comparing ourselves to others and their achievements self-doubt can be exacerbated.
Read MoreClosely intertwined with body image, body dysmorphia involves the preoccupation with imagined defects in appearance. It is a disorder that goes deeper than vanity, it is a severe global public health problem with more than 1 in 20 girls aged 17-19 diagnosed in the UK.
Read MoreEating Disorder Psychologist, Dr Rachel Evans shares the common reasons why someone might wait before seeking help for an eating disorder.
Read MoreGiven the rise of the online persona, it’s more important now than ever that we move away from the correlation between appearance and health and recognise that health is far more than meets the eye. Here I highlight some key health issues that can often go unnoticed from a simple picture.
Read MoreThe truth is there shouldn’t be any shame associated with suicide, and many people who die by suicide suffer from a treatable emotional or mental disorder. Fortunately, these conditions can be manageable once you recognise the signs you or a loved one should seek support.
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