Many people don’t always know how much alcohol they drink and whether their drinking could have any impact on their health. Our alcohol self-assessment can help you identify if the amount you drink could be putting your health at serious risk. We use a tool developed by the WHO, called ‘AUDIT’, that is used internationally… Continue reading Are you drinking too much?…
Author: Lynton Dell
Poor Body Image: How I’ve Helped Improve My Self-Esteem
What Is Body Image? Body image is defined by the National Eating Disorders Association as how you see yourself when you look in the mirror or when you picture yourself in your mind. Continuing, NEDA identifies the following as aspects of body image: What you believe about your own appearance (including your memories, assumptions, and generalizations)… Continue reading Poor Body Image: How I’ve Helped Improve My Self-Esteem
5 Ways To Improve Your Body Image, Confidence, and Mental Health
Imagine what life would be like if we stood in front of the mirror and focused on what we love about ourselves instead of what we wish we could change? It seems instead that a majority of us veer toward thinking negatively, giving attention to our so-called flaws. We are bombarded with images of beautiful… Continue reading 5 Ways To Improve Your Body Image, Confidence, and Mental Health
My name is Jaz Rai and I am a recovering alcoholic…
My name is Jaz Rai and I am a recovering alcoholic. My background is I am from a Panjabi Sikh family and have 2 sisters and a brother. Our parents bought us up with good morals, values and kept us connected to our Sikh faith. Although my father also struggled with alcoholism none of my… Continue reading My name is Jaz Rai and I am a recovering alcoholic…
Anxiety as an extrovert…
What makes you say you’re an extrovert? I am outgoing and sociable. I enjoy conversations with peers and I’m not afraid to speak my mind. I enjoy meeting new people and I often put myself out of my comfort zone. I guess you could say I started suffering with anxiety before I was fully aware… Continue reading Anxiety as an extrovert…
A Healthy Body & Mind…
Hard Work & Perseverance “If it was easy then everyone would be doing it” Once we have a desire, a dream or set a specific goal, we need to take the ACTION required to get there. There is no doubt that making the initial effort is a factor in achieving success. “Failure will never overtake… Continue reading A Healthy Body & Mind…
7 Ways Of Coping During Lockdown.
I think one of the major things I’ve realised during this lockdown is how important my pre-lockdown routine was, and how much it helped me cope with life stressors. I wanted to share some of my tips that I’ve been trying to do during lockdown to help me keep my mind healthy! It is very… Continue reading 7 Ways Of Coping During Lockdown.
Struggling with what you see in the mirror…
Body image is how we think and feel about our bodies, and how we believe others see us. When we talk about body image, there are lots of ways we can think about our body and the way we look. You might find that there are days when you like your body, or parts of… Continue reading Struggling with what you see in the mirror…
How has COVID-19 affected your finances?
This pandemic has affected and most likely will effect yours, your families and most people’s general household finances for years to come. With this in mind, it is important to have a plan and to prioritize your spending. Furlough has become everyday language; for some it’s what has saved their job for a little bit… Continue reading How has COVID-19 affected your finances?
The Downward Spiral With Alcohol…
I was in complete denial about my drinking habits. My parents would ask, “why do you drink so much, we never see you without a glass in your hand?” Friends would comment, “You enjoy your drink, don’t you?” My answer, “Why, I only drink the same as you, don’t I?!” The speed with which I… Continue reading The Downward Spiral With Alcohol…