There have been many studies and hypotheses into the importance of sleep and the rejuvenation it brings, but less into the importance of rest and why this is different to sleep. What is rest? The first definition of rest that…
Building Emotional Resilience: staying well in 2018 Stress and Physical Illness It is now commonly understood that chronic stress, depression and anxiety deplete the immune system and are major factors in many physical illnesses. Emotional resilience has become a…
Healthy sleep habits can make a big difference in your quality of life. Having healthy sleep habits is often referred to as having good sleep hygiene. Try to keep the following sleep practices on a consistent basis: Stick to a sleep schedule of…
Our modern western lifestyle, and particularly following industrialisation over 100 years ago, means that we have become much less physically active. Our great grandparents had to be active just to carry out their everyday life. Exercise shouldn't be a…
By Jo Morgan MA, UKCP, MBACP (reg) Integrative Psychotherapist and Yoga Therapist If the body system's capacity to maintain stability is undermined during stress, and what is known as the allostatic load is reached, the system will begin to break down, which is what occurs…