Wilderness

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I THINK ONE thing that all the lockdowns and disruption Covid-19 has brought is a greater appreciation among people of the benefits of getting outside – in particular, the space and freedom, and the sense of peace and wellbeing we can find from a nig

Triathlete

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In December of last year, I went to the emergency room with what I thought was a heart attack—my chest was tight, my heart was racing, and I believed I was dying. After running all the tests and ruling out life-threatening causes, I was told to visit

Top Sante

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Certain aromas are known for their calm-promoting properties, especially lavender. Spritzing clothes with a spray containing lavender oil was found to help relieve nurses’ work-related stress for 3-4 days, according to a 2013 study. Try adding a few

Psychologies

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When I was 17, I passed my driving test and got my first speeding ticket a month later. I haven’t got better with age. Just before I started my slow journey, I was thrown out of a speed awareness class for not switching off my phone. Selling my car a

Men's Health Australia

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A regular cold-water shock supports the immune system and triggers endorphins for a feeling of wellbeing. As well as engaging muscles, rock-climbing and bouldering can significantly reduce anxiety by focusing your mind. According to the British Trust

Psychologies

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Bold, brave and raw, it must have taken immense courage to write this phenomenal memoir. Laura Dockrill’s candid confession of what happened to her mind after a perfect pregnancy is a rallying call for a deeper understanding of the struggles faced by

Girlfriend Australia

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Riverdale’s Lili Reinhart is brutally honest about her mental health and we stan this brave lady. Here’s what she’s taught us… 1 “Your life will change the minute you unfollow the people on social media who make you feel you need to change your ima

Oxygen

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one chilly Canadian night, 27-year-old Tara Cosgrove Pompetti was brutally attacked by her ex-boyfriend. He stabbed her 18 times, puncturing a lung and kidney. She spent three months recovering in a medically induced coma, but even though her physica

Attitude Magazine

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My favourite scene in 2018’s Love, Simon is where Simon and his mum discuss his coming out. His mum tells him he can “exhale now” after keeping his secret inside for so long. For me, that perfectly captured what it was like coming out. It was the sam

Woman & Home

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‘It’s understandable that people are incredibly stressed right now,’ says hypnotherapist and author Paul McKenna. ‘But perhaps the most powerful tool is also the simplest – making a daily list of all the things that we appreciate. The benefits includ

Fairlady

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It’s important to recognise when you’re not managing on your own. If you can’t find a single thing to be grateful for, you’ve probably gone down a dark rabbit hole, says Carien. ‘Your mind is incredible. If you can find one good thing, you will be ab

New Zealand Woman’s Weekly

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The royal family is still reeling from Prince Harry’s latest revelations, made as part of the series on mental health he has created with Oprah Winfrey, called The Me You Can’t See. The Queen is said to be “deeply upset” by the criticisms of her fami

Psychologies

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1 Although it’s not as simple as ‘just turn it off’ or ‘don’t look’, try to be conscious of the platforms you use, how often you use them and what activities or content you engage with online. 2 Try to stay mindful when you use digital media, and r

Chat It's Fate

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Ask Archangel Gabriel to free your spirit Surround yourself with crystal clear light Hear the clear note of truth Dear Michelle, I used to suffer from severe anxiety, but after three years of counselling, I’m much better. However, I can’t relax in

POPSUGAR

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Whether you follow entertainment, sports, or politics, every headline right now is about one thing and one thing only: the coronavirus. COVID-19 has sickened thousands across the globe, and for those of us who are fortunate enough to be healthy, it h

Cosmopolitan South Africa

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Three women on the moment they found love in a kinda hopeless place. ‘I went to a new gynae after several methods of hormonal birth control made me depressed. Every other doctor dismissed it or said to go off BC, but when I told my new doc about my m

The Knot Ohio Weddings Magazine

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A wedding is a loaded event—financially, emotionally and even spiritually—so it’s no wonder there can be a lot of anxiety surrounding both the actual celebration and the idea of marriage itself. There are certainly red flags you should pay attention

Artists & Illustrators

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I would like to thank those responsible for setting up the weekly Lockdown Drawing Challenges and for keeping it running over the last few months. Although I didn’t enter every week, only six times in fact, it enabled me to get out of a state of deep

Better Nutrition

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As we finalize this issue for the printer, the coronavirus pandemic is at its height. Everyone on the Better Nutrition staff is working from home for the foreseeable future. It’s been an adjustment, but we’ve all pulled together to get it done. (A sp

The Knot Michigan Weddings Magazine

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A wedding is a loaded event—financially, emotionally and even spiritually—so it’s no wonder there can be a lot of anxiety surrounding both the actual celebration and the idea of marriage itself. There are certainly red flags you should pay attention

Simply Woman & Home

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80% of Brits who have painted their bedrooms black say it’s made them calmer.* Do you struggle to say ‘no’ to people for fear of upsetting them or being criticised? Being a ‘yes person’ can wreak havoc on your mental health. ‘When we agree to everyth

Pip Magazine

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The aim of this article is to explain why sometimes actions fall short of professed high ideals, or even contradict them. It’s about psychological processes rather than just competence, some at a subconscious level, which can disappoint and lead to c

Fashion Quarterly

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Walk up to the second floor of a nondescript building on New Plymouth’s Brougham Street and you’ll be greeted by a space with such an exquisite aesthetic, you’d be forgiven for thinking you’ve stepped into a magazine shoot. Pretty pastels are juxtapo

GQ India

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Building resilience and finding joy The importance of mindfulness The art of breathing correctly Overcoming anxiety How to draw digital boundaries The necessity of self-care ■

Horse & Hound

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“WHEN we have a training issue, or our horses are not feeling 100%, we’ll spot the signs and take action, ask for help,” says Sylvia Bruce. “It’s important to apply this to ourselves and our mental health.” Sylvia advises riders to learn their own pe

that's life

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We all know getting a good night’s shuteye is important, but experts have found links between sleep and our mental health. ‘Mental health problems and sleep problems can be seen as two sides of the same coin. If you see one, the other oft en exists o

Amateur Photographer

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Little Book of Contemplative Photography by Howard Zehr influenced Stephen in developing his workshops. ‘It was inspirational. Also a theory called post-traumatic growth suggests when something traumatic happens it can enlarge your world. This was so

Art & Antiques

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THIS MONTH, Anton Kern Gallery showcases the late American artist David Byrd’s original book David Byrd: Montrose VA 1958–1988 in two ways. The New York gallery is collaborating with Hatje Cantz and the David Byrd Estate to publish the homemade book—

Woman NZ

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Do you ever go to your GP and just feel personally attacked? I went recently to have a chat about going back on antidepressants. I managed to come off them earlier this year, but with lockdowns, a tonne of anxiety, a pretty significant death in the f

Motorcycle Sport & Leisure

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If you need help now: ■ CALM helpline, 5pm–midnight, 365 days a year: 0800 58 58 58 ■ Outside of these hours, call the Samaritans on 116 123 ■ Contact your GP for an appointment ■ Self-refer yourself to NHS Psychological Therapies at www.mind.org.uk