Extract of amended video transcript: So, I want to tell you about something that changed my life as a creative person, and it’s a quote from Theodore Roosevelt and I mean I know it sounds cheesy and cliche to think a quote can change your life but sometimes, when you hear something when you need…
Movie reviews in 100 words or less… “Nice indie film, with a surprisingly good performance by Pamela Anderson” Firstly, this film is good, but the Oscar and award buzz I’d heard (that doesn’t seem to have materialised) had set my expectations a little too high, and so I was disappointed, possibly unfairly. If you’re not…
How often do you feel weary and depleted? Or perhaps just plain exhausted? Anna Schaffner knows these feelings well. In her previous life as an academic she suffered from burnout. Now she works as a coach specialising in helping those who are exhausted, and has written a book, Exhausted: An A-Z for the Weary. …
Movie reviews in 100 words or less… “The movie’s tagline sums it up beautifully… ‘Joy, Hope, Loss, Love, Life happens… HERE.’” This movie tells the story of one place and from one fixed perspective across millions of years, jumping back and forth from when dinosaurs roamed the earth, to native Americans and the many occupants…
1. Watch your ‘energy leaks’ Energy leaks are unique to us, but some common culprits we can look out for are stress, work, family, financial pressures, dehydration, over-exercising, eating too little, sitting all day, excessive social media usage, a lack of sunlight, overworking or isolation. 2. Keep your blood-sugar levels balancedHeightened blood-sugar levels often induce…
Ever felt like you’re spinning plates constantly and pushing on in a relentless pursuit to find the end of your “to do” list, while feeling like you’re running on empty? Perhaps your last holiday feels like a distant memory and being busy all of the time is the norm. If so, you could be careering towards…
Book reviews in 100 words or less… “You might not think poetry is for you, but in a world of on-demand, bite-sized content, this book might be worth giving poetry a second look” This book is for every person using their voice, time and energy to speak out and stand up for a better…
There are times when we all experience feelings of stress or anxiety. In these moments, you can use your breath to help calm those feelings. Box breathing is a simple relaxation technique that can help you reset your breath and return to its normal rhythm. You can do it anywhere, anytime. Box breathing can help reduce…
Book reviews in 100 words or less… “If you have ADHD, or know someone who does, Shaparak’s anecdotes and brutally honest account, will be very relatable.” Aged 5, Shaparak Korsandi had to flee Iran following a threat to her Dad’s life by the Ayatollah. This isn’t that book, see ‘A Beginner’s Guide To Acting…
High-profile figures from the world of politics, entertainment and mental health campaigners are calling on the Government to regulate psychotherapy in the wake of The i Paper’s investigation exposing therapists who have been struck off but continue to see vulnerable patients. Alastair Campbell, Tony Blair’s former spokesman and podcaster, comedian Ruby Wax and TV…