Some people think that eating late at night means there’s less time to burn off calories, but research doesn’t support this. Why? Because people who eat late are also likely to eat more anyway and exercise less — both of which are linked to weight gain. A 2022 review of 47 studies found that once […]

The act of closing your eyes and mentally rehearsing what you’re going to do (or not do) is the same as installing the neurological software in your brain that you need to change your behaviour and live in a different way. The first step is to just think about — imagine — the way you’re […]

Feted as a way to improve mental and physical well-being, Mindfulness has become popular in recent years, but there is no proof Mindfulness is everything it’s cracked up to be. Said to boost happiness, mindfulness has become something of a trend thanks to plaudits from A-listers such as Emma Watson, Davina McCall Katy Perry, Angelina […]

How parents manage a child’s emotions can drastically affect how the child manages situations in the future. It can be tempting to plead with a child to stop crying or that there’s nothing to be afraid of. But these words are a double-edged sword, because telling them not to do something is like telling them […]

Some people just can’t bring themselves to throw anything away! Without doubt, some items are worth keeping… but among the precious memories, the special souvenirs, the clothing that will be needed again, the precious books, the spare laptop or mobile phone, the letters, the CD’s and DVDs, are things that really don’t need anymore. We […]

Stress is now recognised as being the number 1 proxy killer disease today. The American Medical Association (AMA) says that stress is the basic cause of more than 60% of all human illness and disease. Stress affects the entire body and can be the cause of: Chronic fatigue, Decreased energy levels Low mood and Suppressed […]

Have you ever felt really attracted to someone, or felt that the chemistry between you is just right? The most common first indicators of relationship chemistry that press the ‘long-term relationship thinking’ are of course 1) physical attraction 2) the thrill of the forbidden and 3) some kind of shared traumatic experience. The problem is […]

The first thing you should understand about self sabotage is that it is a mistake to set impossibly high standards for yourself. The second thing to be aware of is the temptation to discourage yourself before setting goals or trying new things. We self-sabotage for a variety of reasons, including low self-esteem, lack of trust, […]

Are you a sensitive person? Maybe it’s time to find out.  If other people’s moods and or their pain and suffering affect you deeply, or watching violent films, or seeing others in distress, and if you need time to process these things or find yourself actively avoiding these situations, then the answer is YES.  If […]

Sometimes life throws the unexpected at us and we are forced to change our plans. That’s when our brains explode into action. Overthinking is part of the survival strategy! We all, from time to time, find ourselves in situations where we have to think of a ‘Plan B’, second guessing our own decisions and making […]

Do you feel someone is manipulating you? If any of the following ticks a box, the answer is probably YES… Do they relentlessly undermine you, or engage in very personal attacks, followed by instructions not to overreact? Fi they do this repeatedly, even over a period of time, then yes, they’re trying to manipulate you. […]