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Four Mindful Communication Skills for Difficult Conversations

Mindfulness

Difficult conversations are a part of life. Having good communication skills doesn’t mean we never argue; it means having the tools, strength, and confidence to navigate tough situations when they arise.

Whether it’s the coworker with that uncanny ability to push our buttons, simmering tension with a friend, or a charged conversation with relatives at Thanksgiving, we each have our share of challenging moments to muddle through. I remember many family arguments that ended with someone storming out of the room—in a huff, or in tears.

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Three Ways to Improve Your Mental Health Everyday

Mental Health, Mind

Modern life comes with its own unique and often strange pressures. As we invented and became the top predator, human’s left nature’s traditional structure behind, along with the physical perils associated with it. However, leaving these external worries behind seems to have opened the door for more internalised problems – mental health.

Statistically, one in four adults will go through some form of mental illness each year in the UK. Suicide is currently the leading cause of death in 20-34-year-olds. This is particularly prominent in men who are three times more likely to commit suicide, for example, research reveals that 84 men take their own lives each week. [Read more…] about Three Ways to Improve Your Mental Health Everyday

Lessons from Movember & No-Shave November

Mental Health, Mind

Every November, millions of men around the world grow out their facial hair as part of Movember or No-Shave November. These charities help raise awareness for men’s health issues such as prostate cancer, testicular cancer, suicide, and colorectal cancer.

The goal is to get men talking and educated on these issues, as well as raising money for charity. Even if you’re not participating, there are still plenty of lessons and knowledge that you can take away from these movements. [Read more…] about Lessons from Movember & No-Shave November

Finding Happiness in Addiction Recovery

Body, Mental Health, Mind, Nutrition

The importance of happiness in one’s life can not be overstated. Whether you find happiness through hobbies, being with friends, or the work that you do. Finding happiness in life is difficult, some do not struggle with this problem but for others, it can be a major challenge.

Whether you are battling depression, or simply hate your job, it always seems easier to hang on to the things that make you upset rather than the things in life that make you happy. For people in recovery from addiction, this can be even truer. [Read more…] about Finding Happiness in Addiction Recovery

Best Health & Wellbeing Apps

Body, Life, Mind

Mobile phones can often be targeted as a cause of stress and anxiety. From checking social media every four minutes to being constantly available for anyone to contact us. Most consumer don’t realise there are hundreds off apps to help your wellbeing. From meditation to apps that help you sleep, you can get help directly off your phone to help enhance your day.

Check out some of the best Apps for health and wellbeing below. [Read more…] about Best Health & Wellbeing Apps