I was first diagnosed with anxiety in 2017. I realised something was going on with my mental health in secondary school when I’d feel sick every day in certain classes. It soon became apparent that I was experiencing anxiety, with one of my primary triggers being school. It felt like I was playing life on…
As we approach the end of this academic year with assessment deadlines looming, it is understandable if you feel like your motivation is dwindling. I came across this TED Ed video on motivation, which explains how low motivation can be triggered by the “stuck in the middle effect” where it feels like you are so…
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…
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. …
Reading has long been associated with positive mental health. It is theorised that reading has many positive benefits, from developing empathy and improving memory to reducing stress and providing an escape from the real world. In Lincoln, we have a number of community bookshelves. Here, you can find your next read or donate your old…
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…
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…
Throughout the month of November, I am walking 50 miles with my dog to fundraise for the charity Samaritans. Who are Samaritans? From the Samaritans’ mission statement: We’re here every day and night of the year for anyone struggling to cope. We make sure people have somewhere to turn and support when they need it…