Mental Health Training

As much as many of us choose to overlook it, there is a lot of wrong with the way most of us currently live our lives. We evolved in an environment completely foreign to the world we live in now and adapted to gain abilities and traits that in many ways leave us unsuited for our current environment. We sit in chairs all day long gaining weight, we eat processed foods, and we face constant stresses...

Meditation is often associated with bells, chants and gongs. The reality is Meditation can help everyone because we all have one thing in common, our “busy” mind. Meditation brings focus and quietens the mind. In some states in America, Yoga is banned in schools due to its religious beliefs but, there is no study to show yoga exercise converts people to Hinduism. Yoga is commonly practised initial...

As we currently pass the first anniversary of the Covid 19 and then learn, there could be two more mutations possible, making it even more contagious even though the previous 12 months have been arduous for most of us. Who hasn’t felt anxious during this period? Who hasn’t needed to retreat from the World in a blink of an eye? Lockdown restrictions required you to remain housebound during COVID-19...

What is fantasy? Fantasy is a mental image of objects, people or scenarios, which is not present. Some experts distinguish between conscious fantasies, and daydreams, or unconscious fantasies. Who has fantasies? Almost everyone has fantasies, but they are usually experienced most intensely by young children and teenagers. Small children have very vivid inner lives, often inventing imaginary playma...

In talking about the importance of kindness, it’s easy to forget that you have to start with being kind to yourself. How does it feel to hear that? Maybe it makes you uncomfortable. After all, you were probably brought up to think of others first, to be unselfish, to put your own needs behind other people’s. But having genuine compassion means that you treat yourself the same way as you would a fr...

Certain herbs have specific curative effects, and there are many. How­ever, it is not necessary, nor is there usually the time, to become an expert on the subject before you start. Do it gradually build up your botanical knowledge slowly and surely. Begin by limiting your selection to familiar herbs to the garden and field varieties that flourish locally. Learn more: https://mentalhealthtraining.i...

Life isn’t always the way we want it to be. All we have to do is to glance at the headlines to see that we live in very uncertain times. The job we thought was safe might not be there tomorrow. There’s always some natural disaster somewhere. And people seem to be more cruel than kind. It’s easy to get caught up in a negative spiral of self-doubt and anxiety. How do you stay hopeful and positive wh...

An essential part of life skills is the development of assertiveness. Without it, you could feel disrespected or disregarded in relationships and career paths. Assertiveness is all about feeling confident in your ideas, thoughts and beliefs that you can ask or demand what you want calmly and effectively. Assertiveness is also about refusing to accept what you don’t want. For example, if someone cu...

One of the joys of mindfulness is that you can do it anywhere! You don’t need to sit in silence for hours, chant mantras, or even close your eyes. Mindfulness means bringing your complete attention to the present, where you are right now, not distracted by memories of the past or anxieties about the future. Right here, right now. Here are some great mindfulness hacks you can use to stay grounded a...

Do you aspire to be a strong leader, respected in your field? Maybe you want to inspire your team and lead them to great success. If you’re going to step up and become a transformational leader, you should consider adding these characteristics to your management style toolbox. 1.    Know Your Leadership Style There is no one right way to be the best leader. The style that will work for you is the...

Let’s face it. People are going to get under your skin at work. In most cases, you are not in charge of picking the people who you work with. That means you will find plenty of incompatible people in the workplace. But blowing a gasket when someone makes you reach your boiling point could cost you your job. It would help if you found ways to diffuse your anger. You will not only be the bigger pers...

When was the last time you said no to someone! Do you find it hard to say no and feel guilty when you do? Unfortunately, it is a common occurrence for many people. If you do are one of these people, it is essential that you learn how to say no and not feel guilty when you do. Firstly, why is it hard for you to say no? Is it because you are afraid of what other people will say or think of you? Are...

At some point in your life, you are going to have to deal with a crisis. Some lucky few people never experience this. However, most people will. When it does happen, it may at first seem like it’s never going to end. But, it takes some resiliency. And that can help you get through it. When a crisis hits, don’t go it alone. When others are affected, like family members or friends, keep in touch wit...

You’re almost there! You’ve been preparing for retirement for a while now, and the day is on the horizon. From here, it looks exciting. But have you remembered all the details? There’s more to preparing for retirement than making sure you have enough money to get by (though that’s a big one) and downsizing your belongings. Chances are you might have missed a few things by avoiding these simple ste...

Most successful people swear by their daily routines. These are often tested-and-proven habits that deliver the most productivity and satisfaction to their days and lives. In other words, daily routines are our life systems. But we don’t have to be the CEO or a bestselling author, or a multimillionaire to value our routines and put more intention, and therefore effectiveness, into them. A meaningf...

One aspect of achieving success in life that many people never think about or discuss is the idea of social intelligence. In his book, Mastery, Robert Greene defines social intelligence as “the ability to see people in the most realistic light possible”. In other words, social intelligence is all about reading other people and figuring out the reasons why they behave the way they do. Think of it a...

You might listen to people talking about panic attacks and anxiety attacks like they’re the same thing.  However, this is when things start to get confusing because panic attacks are listed in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), whereas an anxiety attack isn’t. According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) (American) or the Internatio...

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If you have difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, and waking up very early in the morning, you may have insomnia. It is not enough to close your eyes, and count sheep and hope you will eventually enter the world of snooze. Most people have occasional sleeplessness, irrespective of their age. You will experience it due to changes in your sleep schedules (e.g. during travel) or stressful circum...

Stress relief begins by knowing specific coping strategies that you can apply to your life every day. We can never eliminate all our stress, but we can learn ways to decrease it and deal with it. This can help to prevent  stress-related illnesses , and ensure you live a healthier life.

Everyone has the potential to be jealous. Some people will experience small bouts of it while it will become an obsession with others. Slight incidents are usually no reason to worry, and you can probably pass them off. However, if you are overly jealous of someone, it means you don’t trust them. When you start to become obsessive, you may want to look into ways to reduce it. Jealous vs Envious Wh...

Depression is the most common illness among those who die from suicide, with approximately 60% suffering from this condition. Research shows that mental illness is the most critical risk  factor for suicide;  more than 90% of people who  commit suicide , psychiatric illness, most often a mood disorder or an addictive disorder. Unfortunately, suicide is one of the most deadly complications of depre...

Try Using Storytelling Do you remember facts easily? How about a well-crafted story? If you are like the majority of people, you will take good stories over dry facts any day. Some people revel with facts alone. There is nothing wrong with this. But, our brains have been created to tell and hear stories. Therefore, storytelling has to be an easier way to better memory. When we hear a good story, w...

Our modern world recognises being as busy as being important. It seems the more running around you do, the more urgent tasks you have, the more respected you are. Think about it - have you ever talked about how busy you were when someone asked you how you were? Probably. We all do it. But being busy doesn’t mean we are being effective at making the changes we want in our lives. It may mean the opp...

Let’s face it, you’re not going to like everyone. Sometimes the feeling is mutual. We meet someone who just rubs us wrong. You’re instant rivals, right down to the barely suppressed sneer and curled lip. Other times it’s not quite so dramatic. You might be making every effort to build a relationship, but they’re just not having it. Or there’s some previous history standing in the way of a relation...