Our blog is written in house by our team of psychologists, our dietician and some guest writers. It is a curation of our thoughts, favourite facts and top tips for health and wellbeing and is often inspired by our own lived experiences.
This week my daughter Halle dialled into Christmas in July by video call. She's in the Navy, she was where she needed to be, and she was there on a screen, present and absent at once in the way only technology can make possible. It got me thinking about the real cost of missing out, not the social media kind, but the kind that comes when you genuinely can't be somewhere you want to be.
For anyone who has ever crossed a finish line and immediately started looking for the next one, this one's for you. We explore why happiness always seems to be one goal away, and what the psychology of lottery winners can teach us about finally being happy.
Feeling low and struggling with daily tasks? When depression sets in, even small chores feel overwhelming. Behavioural activation helps break this cycle by gently re-engaging with everyday activities. This 7-day, 15-minutes-a-day cleaning schedule makes it manageable. One room, one day at a time. Small, consistent actions create real momentum and can make a meaningful difference to your mood and wellbeing.