AlexandraFeb 122 minThe Surprising Link Between Anxiety and ExerciseMost of us have a pretty good idea of what anxiety feels like on a physical level – the fast and shallow breathing, the pounding...
AlexandraNov 29, 20212 minThree Strategies to Stop a Panic AttackThe first time it happened, you might not have known what was going on. The shortness of breath, your heart pounding, the wanting to run...
AlexandraNov 8, 20212 minA Five-Minute Beach HolidayAutumn is glorious, on a sunny day! The crispness of the air, the fiery colours, the delicate transparency of the sky. When the sun is...
AlexandraOct 18, 20212 minWhat Have I Done Wrong?!Is that your friend across the street? You wave cheerfully, shout out “Hiya!”, and… she barely makes eye contact while muttering a...
AlexandraSep 27, 20212 minWere You Born Anxious?Maybe you feel like you’ve always been anxious – ever since you can remember. Maybe it’s a family trait – your grandmother was, your dad...
AlexandraJun 14, 20212 min3 Tips for Dealing with Negative ThoughtsIf you have negative thoughts, and have tried unsuccessfully to suppress them, congratulations: you’re human! To varying degrees, we all...
AlexandraJun 1, 20212 minBreathe Your Way to CalmIf you follow my YouTube videos, you will have heard me tell you time and again to “take a nice deep breath in, and taaaaaake your...
AlexandraMay 10, 20212 minHow Silliness Can Heal Your PainWhether you’re into energy healing, massage, hypnosis, meditation, or simply a candle-lit bubble bath to rinse away the day’s stress,...
AlexandraApr 12, 20212 minSqueeze More Wellbeing Out of Life!The time you’ve been looking forward to for so long is finally here: you’re booking a holiday, and as you really want to treat yourself,...
AlexandraMar 15, 20212 minThree Quick and Easy Anxiety BustersAnxiety is the most widespread mental health problem, overtaking other common issues such as depression and chronic stress. But it does...
AlexandraFeb 15, 20212 minYou're Grounded!You might have read the word somewhere, or heard that it is a good idea… but what does “grounding” really mean, and why would you want to...
AlexandraFeb 1, 20212 minIn Defence of Negative EmotionsDid you know that acute stress is good for you? Yes, you read that right. We generally flinch at the sheer mention of stress – gasping at...
AlexandraJan 11, 20212 minA Simple Strategy to Soothe AnxietyWe are all familiar with the fight-or-flight response – heart racing, fast breathing, sweaty hands, shaking… and some of us are extra...
AlexandraDec 21, 20202 minIs Overthinking Bad for You?Consider these four statements: · I always seem to be rehashing in my mind recent things I’ve said or done · My attention is often...
AlexandraNov 19, 20201 minCurb your negative thinking to prevent Alzheimer'sDepression and anxiety have long been considered risk factors for cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s Disease. A four-year study carried...