Social Media Distraction: It’s Not Just For Kids
A recent study that attempts to put some numbers against how distracting smartphones and social media are for children who are meant to be studying, will come as no surprise…
Life in Lockdown – What Makes Us Proud to be British?
What have the NHS, Joe Wicks, the Beatles, pubs, Marmite and a stiff upper lip all got in common? Apparently they’re some of the top things that make us proud…
Over 60s Better Prepared To Cope With Coronavirus Crisis
Over 60s feel more resilient and better prepared for the current Covid-19 crisis than millennials, according to a surprising new study. A poll of 1,000 Brits between 60 and 90-years-old…
How Kindness Can Help You Beat The January Blues
We’re halfway through January. You’re broke, you’re still carrying a turkey’s worth of extra weight and you’re desperate for something to brighten the gloom. Who could blame you for running…
Only 1/3 of Mental Health Sufferers Supported By Employers
A nationwide study has found that as many as six percent of British workers who opened up about mental health issues to their boss believe they lost their job over it. Today (October…
Identifying Impostor Syndrome in Women
Ever since Michelle Obama’s frank admission of suffering Impostor Syndrome for much of her adult life, the subject has been a hot topic, with many high profile names admitting similar…
Modern Day Stress Relievers
A new study has discovered a host of seemingly mundane activities, which are likely to ease stress and anxiety, with popping bubble wrap, peeling potatoes and watching the washing machine…
Wake Me Up On Monday. Father’s Day Isn’t A Facebook Fest For Everyone
Some textbooks describe grieving for more than six months as prolonged. But while many can overcome grief in their day to day lives as time passes, there are certain days,…
Glass Half Empty? Learn To Embrace Everyday Optismism
When it comes to optimism do you see yourself as a glass half full or glass half empty kind of person or maybe even somewhere in between? Recent research has…
19 Steps Towards Living A Happier Life
Forget New Year’s Resolutions, they’re history already and it’s only March. What we want are simple steps we can take towards living a happier life the whole year round. Belle…