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Hope After Abuse: A Journey to Healing and Renewed Strength 

By Liz Jenkins | August 19, 2023 | Comments Off on Hope After Abuse: A Journey to Healing and Renewed Strength 

There is a transformative journey to be travelled towards finding hope and renewal after abuse for a new chapter of strength and joy

The Refreshing Benefits of Cold Water Therapy

By Liz Jenkins | July 14, 2023 | Comments Off on The Refreshing Benefits of Cold Water Therapy

Whether it’s through cold showers, ice baths, or outdoor swimming, embracing the cold water offers a myriad of health benefits and supports your emotional wellbeing

Money and Mental Health: What’s the Link? 

By Liz Jenkins | June 17, 2023 | Comments Off on Money and Mental Health: What’s the Link? 

The relationship between mental health and money, particularly debt, is a complex one.

Are You Getting Your DOSE of Happy Hormones? 

By Liz Jenkins | May 16, 2023 | Comments Off on Are You Getting Your DOSE of Happy Hormones? 

Our bodies are full of hormones, but are you getting your fair DOSE of the “happy hormones” – dopamine, oxytocin, serotonin, and endorphins?

Sleep and Mental Health

By Liz Jenkins | April 15, 2023 | Comments Off on Sleep and Mental Health

Poor sleep can lead to mental health problems, and mental health problems can lead to poor sleep! So how do we fix it?

Menopause and Mental Health 

By Liz Jenkins | March 15, 2023 | Comments Off on Menopause and Mental Health 

Find out how menopause affects mental health, what you can do about it yourself, and how you can get further support if you need it.

Six Low-Cost Strategies to Boost Your Mental Wellbeing  

By Liz Jenkins | February 17, 2023 | Comments Off on Six Low-Cost Strategies to Boost Your Mental Wellbeing  

Mental health and emotional wellbeing have been top of the agenda in the last few years, and whilst more people than ever seem to be struggling post-pandemic and amidst a cost-of-living crisis, you can boost your mental wellbeing with a few simple strategies – and it doesn’t need to cost a lot.   1) Relax and…

Mental Health at Work – How to Get Support 

By Liz Jenkins | January 11, 2023 | Comments Off on Mental Health at Work – How to Get Support 

Dealing with mental health at work can be a challenge, especially if the problems are being caused by work. But there is a way forward to find peace and enjoy work again.

The Method That Beats New Year’s Resolutions 

By Liz Jenkins | December 14, 2022 | Comments Off on The Method That Beats New Year’s Resolutions 

At the end of last year, I wrote about making 2022 your best year yet, after a tough couple of years, 2022 offered fresh hope, but here we are in a cost-of-living crisis, showing us that not everything goes to plan.  All is not lost though, we still have the ability to look back and…

A Guide to Help with Winter Sadness 

By Liz Jenkins | November 16, 2022 | Comments Off on A Guide to Help with Winter Sadness 

During winter, lack of daylight can leave some people feeling sad. Here’s your guide to coping with winter sadness.