How Stress Affects Your Fear
Are fear and stress different things, does one control or impact the other? Today I’ll explain how stress affects your fear so you can begin to take back control and feel stronger. What is Stress? The word…
This category includes all my posts to help people with stress.
Social Media TV Detox – My Findings
In this post I'll share my findings from my 7 day Social Media TV detox including my motives to do it, what surprised me, the benefits and the drawbacks. Perhaps you're wondering if these modern day technologies…
Stress Illness: things you didn’t know you didn’t know
If back in 2009 you'd have told me that stress was causing my illness I would have laughed. Like so many people suffering from IBS, Migraines and other stress related conditions I had the tests, got a…
How to Explain Anxiety to your Boss
Do you wish your boss was more understanding of your anxiety? Have you tried to explain but been met with a sarcastic response like 'just get on with your job and you'll be fine.' Perhaps you'd like…
IBS, for Better & Faster Recovery
In 2008 I was diagnosed with IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) and at the time I felt very lost and confused. Looking back now I know it was the start of my IBS recovery journey. I'd like to…
9 Videos about Chronic Pain You Really Should Watch
Research around chronic pain has been building over the last 20 years and by using the internet its never been easier to share the findings of that research with the general public. In this post I've gathered…
15 Anxiety Hacks, A Cheat Sheet For Professionals
Treating Anxiety can often feel like a lonely journey, spending hours with your head stuck in books or reading every article you can off the internet in the hope that it contains something that will help. Anxiety…
Why Resting isn’t Idle
Did you know that your brain demands 20% of all the energy the human body produces and only demands 5-10% more energy than usual when someone is solving a math problem or reading a book. So even…
Imposter Syndrome, Feeling Overwhelmed and Resting
Nearly all the professionals I chat to experience some kind of imposter syndrome (that feeling you're going to be found out/aren't good enough). Many also say they are experiencing symptoms of feeling overwhelmed. And yet when I…
Can nature help us be mentally healthy?
Growing up in the countryside I've always been an avid lover of nature but recently I've discovered studies which demonstrate it's health benefits far outweigh just that nice fuzzy feeling you get from the fresh air on…