Most of us know how being in the presence of (healthy) animals generally helps us to feel calm, mindful, and content. Of course, being in the presence of ill or injured animals can bring us many... Read more
Summer has arrived, the days are long, and we’re all commenting on how the sunshine brings a smile to people’s faces.Even the dogs in the park seem joyous now that the winter blues have faded... Read more
Burnout and depression report hospitalists in the USA recent report looking at the quality of life in US hospitalists (hospital workers) showed that, while burnout and depression are major worries... Read more
Do you ever feel that you’re just not refreshed enough after sleep or even after a weekend to go back to work and get stuck in all over again?Do you ever feel that the balance sheet of energy... Read more
When I was growing up in Ireland, I was always told to “Treat others as you would wish to be treated yourself”Instead, I say “Treat yourself as you would wish others to treat you. Treat... Read more
Working in a corporate has many pros and cons wherever you are on the ladder of command.One thing which has become apparent is the distance which has been created between the person at the ‘top’... Read more
So often we’re told that anger is a wrong emotion; one which should not be felt. However, anger can actually be a very powerful and energetic emotion. One which brings energy and colour into our... Read more
“When you feel guilty but haven’t harmed anyone, you’re just in the realm of perfectionism or criticism” In 2012, Goldsmith et al. observed how guilt, which is looked upon as a... Read more
Acceptance and commitment therapy for insomnia lessens the brain’s level of nocturnal arousal, encouraging a state of rest rather than a state of insomnia We’re constantly being told we have to... Read more
“People around the world have gleaned solace and comfort from Tina’s story, and many have subsequently found the huge burst of courage it takes to say that enough is enough” Tina Turner, the... Read more
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