Category: Mind
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Self punishment, Why do we do it?
Studies have shown that we humans have a tendency to punish ourselves when we feel guilty. I know for definite that I have done this many a time. The problem is that although long harboured feelings of guilt can leave us with psychological scars, many acts of self-punishment can actually leave us with greater ones.…
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Freezing shower – Update
A while ago I posed a question, based on research that I had read, weather there is any benefit with regards to mental heath of turning the shower to cold for a few seconds before getting out. See the original post here: Freezing shower? I have now been doing this for a couple of months at…
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RED January 2019 – In support of the mental health charity Mind.
Following on from completing RED January 2018, I will again be running every day in January 2019 in support of Mind UK. In January 2018 I set and achieved the target of completing 150km of running across the month. Next year I am aiming to hit 200km in support of this worthy cause. As I…
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Creating a stess reducing playlist
The effects of music on the brain are well known and have been documented by scientists for years. Listening to music is known to activate our whole brains, so the potential for it to modify our moods is great. By thoughtfully selecting music, you can create playlists that will allow you to combat stress, evoke…
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5 Ways to improve your sleep.
Getting a good night’s sleep is just as important for our health and wellbeing as having a healthy diet and getting regualr exercise. Research has shown that poor sleep can have immediate negative effects on exercise performance, hormone levels and brain function. Good sleep on the other hand, can help improve exercise performance, help you…
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Morning routine
I have recently been reading a lot on various ways to manage anxiety. One of the most commonly written about things has been the suggestion that a good morning routine can really help get your mind in the right place for the day ahead. With that in mind, I have decided to give a few…
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