Drinking alcohol often begins as a social activity, a way to relax and connect with others. Yet, for many, what starts as casual sips can gradually turn into a more frequent and heavier habit. This shift can sneak up quietly, making it hard to recognise until it affects daily life. Understanding how drinking habits escalate is crucial for anyone who wants to maintain control and avoid the pitfalls of excessive alcohol use. How social drinking begins - Most people start drinki

Sometimes, the signs of a cry for help are barely visible—a quiet withdrawal, changes in habits, or a smile that doesn’t quite reach the eyes. As friends, family, or simply as caring humans, we can make a difference by paying attention to these subtle signals. A gentle check in or offering a listening ear can mean the world to someone going through a tough time. Compassion, even in small gestures, can create a big impact! 🌱 Not everyone who needs support is able to articulat

Have you ever intended to wake up early only to hit snooze or scroll through your phone? Today we are looking at the new low dopamine morning trend to help you function better throughout the day! How we start our morning has a big impact on the day ahead. Did you know that the activities you engage in within the first 90 minutes of waking up can influence what your brain craves for the rest of the day. 🧠 So, if you start your day by immediately scrolling through social media

Autumn, with its cooler temperatures, shorter days, and vibrant foliage, can have several effects on the brain and mental health. 🧠 Here's how the season can influence our brain and well being: 🍂Mood Changes and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): Decreased Daylight: As autumn progresses, days get shorter and sunlight becomes scarce. This reduction in daylight can disrupt the body's internal clock, leading to a type of depression known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

"Listening to our elders is like tapping into a well of wisdom. Their life experiences offer valuable lessons that can guide us, help us avoid disasters, and inspire us to live more meaningful lives. Honour their stories- learn, grow, and thrive." 👵Written by a 90 year old!!❤️ 🌟42 lessons life taught me🌟 🌟 This is something we should all read at least once a week! Make sure you read to the end! 🌟 1. Life isn't fair, but it's still good. 2. When in doubt, just take the ne

It’s Sunday and the weather isn’t too great who is up for watching a film 🙋🏼‍♀️ Im sure you’ll agree a super hero film is the perfect Sunday afternoon treat with the kids  whether they are big, or small 🎬🍿 Now whilst superheroes are often shown as models of strength, courage, and resilience, they also provide a unique lens through which we can explore challenging mental health issues. ✨Let’s have a look at how Mental Health is shown through some of our favourite Superhero

I’m sure you’ll agree the Olympics have been incredible to watch this year! 🤸‍♂️ My personal favourite is the gymnastics, the physical strength possessed by this group of athletes is amazing and though Olympic gymnasts are amongst the most physically conditioned athletes in the world, mastering a demanding blend of strength, flexibility, balance, and endurance their mindset also plays a crucial role in achieving the results, they reach. While working hard on the physical asp

Let's face it , we've all done it. You're sitting in Costa enjoying your coffee ☕️ when you spot someone walking by in socks and sandals 🧦🩴 Before you know it, you're shaking your head laughing to yourself and thinking, "Fashion police, did they look in the mirror before they left the house!!!” Or maybe you see a couple sitting in complete silence on the next table no convo at all and you silently appoint yourself the next Anna Raeburn. Judging people, it's the guilty pleas

It’s summer holidays!!! ☀️ It’s 2pm and your average teenager is just waking up, stumbling into the kitchen like a zombie on a quest for food! Welcome to the land of the perpetually groggy, where daylight is optional and breakfast can consist of Doritos and energy drinks. If you thought vampires were the only creatures who shun the sun and thrive on questionable snacks, you've clearly never met a teenager on summer holidays ,up all night on tik tok, snap chatting friends and 

Carrying on with the theme from yesterday let’s talk about Music!!! 🎵 This can be such a powerful tool for boosting your mental health 🧠 Here are some of the evidence-based benefits: ✨Reduces stress and anxiety: Listening to calming music can lower your stress hormones, slow your heart rate, and ease anxiety 😌 ✨Improves mood: Upbeat music can elevate your mood and leave you feeling more positive 😊 ✨Promotes better sleep: Relaxing music can help you wind down before bed

Are you looking to overcome challenges, improve your well-being, and achieve your goals? If so, you might want to consider solution focused hypnotherapy. The Model Hypnotherapist offers a unique approach that combines solution focused psychotherapy, neuroscience education, and relaxing hypnosis to empower your mind and create positive changes in your life. Solution focused hypnotherapy focuses on the present and future rather than dwelling on past problems. By shifting the fo