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Establishing an upward cycle during challenging times
- May 11, 2022
- Posted by: Ally Venianakis
- Categories: Change, Neuroscience, Resilience and wellbeing
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Figuring out our own positive strategies (“our emergency relief kit”) to readily draw upon during tough times can boost our wellbeing and circuit break a downward spiral
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Implementing a wellbeing work routine
- January 28, 2021
- Posted by: cfchadmin
- Categories: Change, Neuroscience, Resilience and wellbeing
As we return to the office after a much needed summer holiday, how do you get into a new, sustainable routine to foster productivity whilst prioritising your wellbeing?
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Setting yourself up for success in 2021
- January 28, 2021
- Posted by: cfchadmin
- Categories: Change, Neuroscience, Resilience and wellbeing
Are you someone who every January, sets a new grand resolution for how you are going to be better in the new year? But by the end of the month, have completely forgotten or not even started making changes to reach your resolution? If this sounds like you, you are not alone!
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The importance of positive nutrition
- March 12, 2020
- Posted by: cfchadmin
- Categories: Mental health, Neuroscience
Eating a balanced diet has vast benefits for your physical health and longevity, but also your mental health. Filling your body with nutritious foods will provide you with the energy you need to perform your tasks throughout the day and be at your best.
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What are some mindfulness strategies I can practice?
- March 4, 2020
- Posted by: cfchadmin
- Categories: Mental health, Neuroscience, Resilience and wellbeing
I am sure you have heard of the term ‘mindfulness’ being thrown around in books, podcasts, blogs and the media. ‘You need to be more mindful’ and ‘I want to be more present’ are phrases which are thrown around a lot, but what do they really mean and why should we practice mindfulness?
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The impact of social media on our wellbeing
- February 27, 2020
- Posted by: cfchadmin
- Categories: Mental health, Neuroscience, Resilience and wellbeing
Around 42% of online adults use social media, which provides opportunities to express ourselves, to interact with each other and to belong to various groups. However, the relationship between our health and wellbeing and our use of social media is complicated.
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How to reframe if your thoughts are more unhelpful than helpful
- February 20, 2020
- Posted by: cfchadmin
- Categories: Mental health, Neuroscience, Resilience and wellbeing
What does your inner voice say to you when something doesn’t go to plan? Is it rational and accepting? Or does it catastrophise and always focus on the negative? Identifying your thought patterns and consciously working to shift your mindset takes practice but it is definitely worth it!
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The importance of a restful night’s sleep
- February 12, 2020
- Posted by: cfchadmin
- Categories: Mental health, Neuroscience, Resilience and wellbeing
Sleep plays a vital role in good health and wellbeing throughout your life. Getting enough high quality sleep at the right times can help protect your mental and physical health, quality of life and safety. The way you feel while you’re awake depends in part on what happens while you’re not.
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Remember to breathe
- February 6, 2020
- Posted by: cfchadmin
- Categories: Mental health, Neuroscience
Breathing, as you know, keeps us alive. It is one of the most basic functions of the human body, fuelling us with oxygen. We obviously all do it. However, ‘taking a breath’ in this context refers to spending a moment to take a deep breath, or to slow your breathing rate down, to relax your mind and body and to catch up with yourself amidst your busy life.
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How can exercise improve my mental health?
- January 29, 2020
- Posted by: cfchadmin
- Categories: Mental health, Neuroscience, Resilience and wellbeing
We all know exercise is good for our physical bodies, but did you know it also has a wide-range of benefits for our minds as well?
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