AlexandraJan 222 minWhen Something Rattles Your Peace of MindI love seeing how sometimes “woo woo” becomes accepted knowledge. We now know, for example, that the body and the mind are inextricably...
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...
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 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...
AlexandraApr 26, 20212 minFeeling Depressed? Make That Cup of Tea.It’s been nonstop today! You’re nearing the end of your to-do list… just one more email, then you’ll have a cup of tea – ah, wait, you...
AlexandraMar 29, 20212 minStay Healthy and Happy into Old AgeWe’ve all heard about the placebo effect – and possibly about its less known opposite, the “nocebo” effect – but do we fully realise the...
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 8, 20212 minLove at the Time of Lockdown (or how to heal your heart)Whether you’ve just used up all of the hearts wrapping paper, or you’re practising your best eyeroll, the soppiest day of the year is...
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...