Embracing the Festive Season: A Psychologist’s Guide to Mental Well-being in December
December is a month filled with celebrations, gatherings, and reflection. While the festive season brings joy, it can also be emotionally challenging. As a psychologist, I want to share strategies for nurturing your mental well-being during this busy time, starting with managing expectations. Managing Expectations During the Festive Season The holiday season often comes with […]
The Weather: Finding Mindfulness in the Everyday
As Brits, and perhaps as humans in general, we have a fascination with the weather. It’s the first thing we bring up in conversation, especially with someone we don’t know well. Whether it’s too hot, too cold, raining, or unexpectedly sunny, the weather becomes the perfect icebreaker. There’s something universal about this, weather is a […]
Noticing Seasonal Changes: A Psychologist’s Perspective on Transition and Well-being
As autumn leaves begin to fall and the days grow shorter, many of us notice shifts not just in the environment, but in our minds and bodies. The subtle – and sometimes dramatic – changes in seasons can impact us in ways that are easy to overlook. From a psychological perspective, these seasonal transitions can […]
Understand Anxiety: The helpful employee vs. The not so helpful employee
In a recent session with a client we were discussing how anxiety could be helpful for us but also the ways in which it can create difficulties. Anxiety is an emotion everyone experiences at some point. It’s our brain’s way of alerting us to potential threats and preparing us to face challenges. We thought a […]
Embracing my vulnerability
The Mask Slips I had a moment recently where I let my mask slip, revealing a vulnerability I had carefully concealed until now. It was the first time during my studies that I found myself overcome with emotion, shedding tears in front of my supervisors. The catalyst for this emotional release? Statistics. I’ve always struggled […]