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#NeverGiveUP: 7 Good Reminders for When You Are About to Quit

When things are going well, it's always good to know how to keep and expand that. And, when we struggle to catch a breath, facing challenging circumstances, we got to take other actions that help us pull through rough patches on the way. Some situations seem to be so excruciatingly terrible, we think it's going to last forever. That is when we need to explore what works best for us when it comes to reframing our mind making the transition from a tough place to the brighter one easier. That's when we need to remind ourselves of some fundamental truths just before we were about to give up... Read More...

Dreams Come True, But if You Don’t Ask, the Answer is Always No!

Danijela Jokic Vaislay

If we go after our dreams and give it a try, there is no guaranty that we will make it happen. But, by trying, we will create a possibility for ourselves to make it happen! Bon the other hand, if we do not give it a try, we will not even create that possibility for ourselves, and therefore, the only guarantee we have is that it will never become true for us! Read More...

The Art of Cooking & How it Taught Me About Success

Daniel Giers

We learn success from continually changing sources. We have mentors, teachers, books, websites, and family and friends. Recently, I found a hidden lesson about success from a pork-chop. Here is my story. Read More...

Why Giving Up on Someone is Sometimes The Best Thing for You

Howard Scalia

giving up on a loved one is always an experience that shakes us to our core and you can be sure that your mind will do anything to dissuade you from going through with it. Thankfully, there are still people who decide they don’t want to live a half-life anymore, they turn away from half-love, half-respect, half-peace they struggle to have with someone in order to be whole on their own. Read More...

What I’ve Learned From My Love-Hate Relationship With My Body

Lesya Li

When I stood completely naked in front of the mirror, staring at my own reflection, I seen nothing that I liked, I hated EVERYTHING about my body. When I was 12 stone (with the height of 5'2'' ) of painful shame and all of my deeply swallowed feelings, I hated it even more when it was forever starving yet socially acceptable UK size 10. Read More...

5 Powerful Steps to Begin Living a Mindful Life

Carl Towns

Take these 5 powerful steps to begin living a mindful life. Practice and practice of these steps will get you there. Learning to return to the present moment, whatever you are feeling or experiencing, is the goal that you seek. Read More...

Do You Have to Know the Darkness Before You Can Appreciate the Light?

Polly-Ann Howard

When I started writing my blog about my mental health, I realized that at some point, I was going to be writing while in the middle of an episode of depression. As I have been mentally well for such a long time, I thought that could take ages to be the case, and I may almost seem a fraud. Call it the law of attraction, but here I am a short time later in the midst of what seems to be one of the worst episodes I have had for some time. Read More...

What I’ve Learned From My Student Life

Having Time

If I were to give an advice to a prospective student – please, become as open-minded as possible. Never let your experience to be limited to your expectations; try the things you are fascinated by even though it may seem risky and scary at first, be willing to grow personally, every single day. See any curveball or a barrier or 'unfortunate incident' as yet another opportunity given to you to grow as a person. Read More...

How to Cope With Panic Attack

Bethany Allen

Panic + Fear = Powerless. An equation that has frequently been added up in my head! Anyone who has ever suffered from panic attacks (even if you have only had one once) will know they’re hard to forget. Not to mention tough to manage. In this post, I hope to be able to share my experiences of panic attacks and give some advice on how to live life alongside these unpredictable moments. Read More...

Put Down Your Phone: Millennial Men Hope To Meet ‘The One’ while Traveling

Marie Nieves

With the help of the digital revolution that has reshaped our lives beyond recognition, everything we do now has a new dimension – an “online” reality that allows for remote working, genuine reviews, and a wealth of information at our fingertips. But one trend that took the world by storm, and that I never really got the hang of, somehow dwindled as fast as it developed. Read More...

3 Tips to Help You Stay Connected When Traveling

Dylan Walsh

Traveling the world can be one of the most exciting, and yet terrifying things you will ever do. It’s not only a huge leap for your personal growth, but also a time to reflect on who you are, where you’re going and what you want in the future. Read More...

One Thing You Should Know About Overcoming Eating Disorder

Hope Virgo

It was November and I was sat there in a waiting room at the front of an inpatient mental health adolescent hospital in Bristol. My parents sat either side of me. All of us were quite anxious and a bit on edge. The last 24 hours hung over us, my heart ECG coming back as bad and a huge family argument about what was right for me. I guess the reality was that those arguments had pretty much been my life for the last year or so. Ever since my parents had decided to interfere with my eating and made me go to CAMHs. Read More...

How to Have Effective Conversation

Doug Mains

In this world, everyone likes to be heard, but few seem to stop talking long enough to listen. More often than not, as soon as someone starts to speak, we are guilty of spending our internal energy on mustering up something awesome to say in response. Active listening is a lost art to the excessive barking of Dodo birds. Read More...

6 Tips to Support Your Loved One During Recovery

Andy

Everybody knows someone. From your own family, from your circle of friends, from your workplace, from the community you live in - someone who is struggling with addiction - alcohol, social drugs, prescription drugs, so the list goes on. I know plenty of “someones,” but those are the circles I move in. In a way, I always have. Read More...

7 Simple Ways to Find Your Purpose and Live Meaningfully

Jess Stuart

I used to spend a lot of time daydreaming about all of the things I’d like to be doing with my life. But I had a corporate job and was busy ticking things off my bucket list, settling down, finding a house and a man who’d love me. All of the things I felt I should do, all of the things society tells us is the way. But my life lacked meaning and I was unsure of what my real purpose was. Stuck is a job that suffocated my soul, I thought there must be other ways to make ends meet? Do you ever find yourself asking those questions; is this all there is? Is this what life is all about? What would you do if you had more time, money, freedom? Read More...

Eliminating Mess: Simple Ways to Better Organise Your Day

Bridgette Macilwaine

A good way to minimize stress is by minimizing the messy things in your life in the first place. The more organized your days are, the less likely you will run into issues. If you’re eager to get started, here are some of the simplest ways to better organize your day. Read More...

Loving Your Sensitivity: 5 Reasons It’s a Gift

Kiara Elliott

Being sensitive. What does that mean to you? What connotation does sensitivity have in your world? A quick google search brings up, “easily offended or upset.” The example it gives is “I suppose I shouldn’t be so sensitive”. And if you’re anything like me, this perception of sensitivity is the one that screams the loudest in your life. Read More...

How to Help Your Loved One with Mental Health Problems

Mike Jones

We like to comfort ourselves with the thought that medicine has advanced so much that few things are still a mystery and that most, if not all, diseases can be resolved. There is only a category of diseases that still cause fear, confusion and anxiety, the ones about which people talk in a low voice – mental disorders. However, even such an extreme situation as having or living with a loved one who has a mental disorder can be survived with the right approach. Read More...

What Makes a Good Night’s Sleep?

Having Time

A good night’s rest is an important part of your overall health, and not getting the recommended 7 to 9 hours a night can eventually play havoc on both your mental and physical state. Long term sleep debt results in not only a sluggish you, but can even increase your risk for cardiovascular problems, obesity, and even stroke. If you struggle with insomnia, tossing and turning, or pain throughout the night, you may want to consider a few factors contributing to your discomfort. Read More...

How to Be Present in the Digital Age

Calvin Niles

Are you missing precious moments in your life with those who you care about? Is device distraction stopping you from Having Time for yourself? How do you reclaim your lost human connection in the Digital Age? Read More...