Stress and anxiety

5 Surprising Benefits of Using a Sauna for Your Mind and Body

Sauna bathing is hotting up in the UK for their surprising benefits for your brain and body.

Mastering the Inbox: 7 Actionable Tips to Beat Email Overload

Feel like your inbox is burning a hole in your life? Email overload at work is real, so how can you effectively manage your email inbox to beat anxiety and increase productivity.

Why am I always so busy?

How did we get so busy? Because we’re working more, right? Actually no - we’re working less hours than previous decades, yet we feel constantly overwhelmed with work, plans and leisure. So why do we have this illusion of the ‘busy problem’?

What is Sunset Therapy? The benefits of watching the sun rise and set

Why watching the sunrise and sunset is the ultimate form of nature to supercharge your mood and reduce stress.

3-3-3 Technique: A simple grounding method to calm anxiety

This easy and simple 3-3-3 method will help shift your focus from anxious thoughts and feelings, to the present moment.

The 40-minute brain reset to boost attention span

New study by David Strayer found that spending 40 minutes walking in nature (vs city) will increase your attention span and focus.

Hustle Culture Myth: Why you should be less productive

Why you should consider being 15% less productive. Hustle culture says you need to do more to be successful, but this is why we disagree.

Perfectionism: How to overcome all-or-nothing thinking

Perfectionism is one of our “favourite flaws” and is fuelled by social media and culture pushing us to achieve sky-high standards. But it can also can result in damaging self-criticism, procrastination and the fear of failure. So how can you overcome the all-or-nothing thinking?

5 ways to cope with SAD this winter

Seasonal Affected Disorder (SAD) can be debilitating, but there are plenty of ways to boost your mood and make the most of the winter months.

The 7 Types of Rest: How to Beat Burnout by Resting Properly

We all know sleep is important, but it’s not the only type of rest we need. There are 7 types of rest to build into your routine to beat burnout and tiredness

FOSO: The Fear of Switching Off

We work 40 hours weeks, spend over 2 hours a day scrolling social media, yet we still can’t switch off. A new study has found that a nearly fifty perfect of people are suffering from ‘FOSO’ - the fear of switching off.

What is “sense hacking” and how does it work?

Everyone loves a hack. Especially a scientifically backed one. “Sense Hacking” is the process of optimising our sensory input through sounds or smells to make us feel happier, relaxed and more productive.

What is ‘Skychology’? How looking at the sky can boost your wellbeing

The science behind the health benefits of owning a dog

Dogs aren’t just a cute companion. They help reduce stress, boost our self-esteem and even help us make new (human) friends.

The Blue Prescription: How water can lower your stress levels

Have you felt the calming effect of being near water? Well that’s not just a coincidence. Science has shown that being in close proximity to ‘blue space’ can improve performance, increase calm, diminish anxiety, and increase cognitive function.

The Science-Backed Brew: Should You Swap Coffee for Matcha?

Looking to avoid the caffeine slump? Tired of the increased anxiety and coffee jitters? Say hello to matcha, the green elixir that’s taking the wellness world by storm.

The Rise of Burnout: Signs and Symptoms of Work Burnout and How to Beat It

The phrase burnout is used pretty regularly in the modern world. We suffer from burnout from constant work stresses, over stimulation and toxic productivity. So how can we recognise it and beat it?

Bad News: Why consuming bad news isn’t good for your brain

We consume news more than ever before, with news apps, notifications and television. But constantly consuming bad and fake news can have negative impacts on our wellbeing.

The Power of Walking: 5 reasons why you should make walking a daily habit

There’s science behind the saying “go for a walk to clear your head”. Walking is the easiest way to shake off daily stresses and keep your body active

The Human Touch: Why social media can’t replace real human connection

Humans are social creatures by nature. With the growth of technology and social media, it’s more important than ever to make sure you’re getting a dose of face-to-face-connection.