Mind body connection
Negative connections with people can be a drain on us emotionally, mentally and physically. But there are ways to cope with, and limit, the effects of toxic relationships in your life. Last year, Katie, a client, received an email from an acquaintance with a mocking tone, wishing her “so much bad luck in the future”.…
Putting yourself first In a society where narcissism seems to be rife, MiNDFOOD’s resident psychologist explains that putting yourself first may be the best move – for everyone. With so many books and articles being published on the rise of narcissism (think of our culture of “selfies”), it is perhaps surprising that “putting yourself first”…
How many times this week have you heard yourself saying “I’m stressed?” Chances are when you said it, you were trying to convey something about a state you didn’t like and didn’t think was good for you: maybe a tense neck and shoulders, maybe a racing mind, maybe difficulty sleeping. But what if everything you…
Embracing the powerful link between our minds and our physical health can help alleviate chronic conditions and improve overall wellness, research reveals. If you were experiencing abdominal pain, diarrhoea and bloating, would you go to see a psychologist? My guess is that you would tend to visit your general practitioner for such symptoms. However, if…