During this unusual time, it’s extremely important that we take extra time and care of ourselves to maintain our well-being. COVID-19 is disrupting all our lives in unparalleled ways. It’s inciting waves of anxiety and fear and as many of us wake each morning, we tune in to the news to see what the latest … Read more
Practical Tips to help you get a Good Night’s Sleep During these extraordinary times, there are more and more of us having issues with getting good quality sleep. Fear, stress, isolation, more time at home and changes in lifestyle have all lead to changes in sleeping routines which have impacted the ability to get good … Read more
The importance of Social Connection through Quarantine Isolation We are currently in unchartered waters. Life, as we know it, has changed. Most of us are generally social creatures, and as such we are unaccustomed to the quarantine isolation that so many of us are in. Some have lost jobs and others are working from home, … Read more
Why adults need to remember the joys of play When we were teenagers, we wanted to be seen older than we were. And then, when we hit our twenties, we were suddenly thrust into the adult world where we were expected to act “mature” and fit into what society expected of grownups. Sure, physically our … Read more
Exam Season is upon us. Many teenagers and young adults are studying hard, preparing for their up and coming exams. Wanting to do the best they can so that they can achieve the score they require. But over whelming stress can impede their brain’s ability to take in information. Even if you’re not studying, but … Read more
Let’s talk about Gratitude and our Brain We have all heard about how practicing gratitude can reduce stress and increase happiness, but did you also know that being more grateful physically changes the molecular structure of the brain? I often speak about the importance of gratitude. Feeling grateful for the body you are in, the … Read more
Don’t you just love games? I’m not talking about the games people play in life to manipulate events or other people. I’m talking about the fun games we can play to bring about joy and laughter into our lives. Scrabble, Monopoly, UNO. There are so many I remember playing as a child which I now … Read more
We all have those days when we can’t think straight. You know, those days when you spill the milk, or drop your glass of water on the counter. Or those mornings you struggle to put more than 2 words together and the words fall out of your mouth in a jumbled mess. If this happens … Read more
Wouldn’t you love to wake up each morning having access to a clear and integrated brain? Sometimes it can take a little time to wake up in the morning but giving ourselves a little attention to certain tasks can help wake up not only our bodies but also our brains. Here are my top tips … Read more
Spring is in the air! The days are becoming longer and the sunsets are filled with the beautiful colours of pinks, purples and orange. The days are also getting warmer. But with this extra sunshine and warmth comes the beautiful flowers in full bloom spreading a cascade of colour across our gardens and parks. While … Read more
