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Year-End Reflection: Nourishing Your Wellbeing
“When you realise nothing is lacking, the whole world belongs to you,” – Lao Tzu As the year comes to a close, this reflection is an opportunity to pause, notice, and check in with yourself. There are no right or wrong answers. You are invited to reflect only on what feels safe and useful. You…
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Non-Bereaved Grief Explained: Recognising Unseen Emotions
Grief is often associated with death—a clear loss that comes with rituals, condolences, and social acknowledgment. However, many people carry grief that isn’t linked to bereavement at all. This form of grief can be just as intense, disorienting, and isolating, particularly because it frequently goes unrecognised or misunderstood. This experience is known as non-bereaved grief,…
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Navigating Holiday Stress: A Guide to Coping with Christmas Challenges
Christmas is often portrayed as a season of joy, togetherness, and celebration. Yet for many, it can bring a mix of stress, anxiety, grief, and emotional strain. The pressure to create “perfect” moments, financial demands, family dynamics, and the echoes of past losses can make this time of year deeply challenging. Why Christmas Can Be…
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The Benefits of Binaural Beats: For Stress, Overwhelm and Tension.
If you’ve ever listened to music and felt it shift your mood, you’ve experienced the power of sound. Binaural beats are a type of audio designed to gently guide your brainwaves, which some people find helpful for relaxation, focus, or sleep. While they aren’t a cure for trauma, anxiety, or sleep challenges, they may be…
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The Power of Sensory Boxes for Emotional Support
A sensory box is a collection of items chosen by you, for you, that can offer comfort, grounding, or a sense of steadiness when life or emotions feels overwhelming. It isn’t meant to “fix” anything, it simply gives you supportive options you can reach for when you want them. For many people, even creating one…
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The Hidden Cost of Perfectionism: Finding Balance
Many people quietly carry the weight of perfectionism. It can look like high standards, motivation, or organisation on the outside. But inside, perfectionism often feels like tension, vigilance, and the sense that something bad might happen if we slow down or make a mistake or a means to protect our vulnerability. Perfectionism is not as…
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