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The Mentemia blog
Our latest collection of insights, advice, tips and techniques for your mental wellbeing.
Try this: Take a breather
Deep breathing sends a message to your brain to calm down and relax.
6 Pillars: Chill time. Why it’s essential to relax and unwind
Relaxation comes in many forms and is key to stress management. Find out why you need to make time to chill daily.
Discover the art of slow living
As the world gathers speed, slow living is making a comeback.
6 mindfulness moments for daily life
Try these on-the-spot mindfulness methods to cultivate mindfulness in daily life.
Try this visualisation when you're awake thinking
Visualisation (or guided imagery) may help settle your mind at bedtime.
Take it slow: Find pleasure in cooking and eating slowly
How to make mealtimes a moment to savour.
How to say no: 6 tips to politely decline
How to politely decline engagements you don’t wish to attend.
5 stress busting techniques that really work
Add these techniques to your stress-busting toolbox.
What do to when the heat is on
At this time of year the tank is often empty but the to-do list remains long.
7 incredible benefits of being in nature
From boosting your mood to reducing stress, spending time in nature does wonders for your wellbeing.
What is mindfulness, and how can it help?
Mindfulness is an integration of contemplative practice and modern science.
Compassion fatigue: How to care for others without burning out
To be your most caring self, it’s important to practice self-care.
How to practise gratitude every day: 10 prompts to boost your mood
Use these prompts to remind yourself of all you’re grateful for.
How to handle intrusive pop-up thoughts
Approach pop-up thoughts like pop-up ads. Here’s how to click the ‘x’ button.
How to relax your brain with deep breathing
Deep breathing sends a message to your brain to calm down and relax.
How to make time for self-care to look after ‘future you’
How to prioritise a happier, healthier you.
Self-care first: Why it's not selfish and how to do it
How to look after yourself everyday, so that you can support everyone else around you.
Is all stress bad? How to embrace good stress
How to spot the difference between good stress (eustress) and bad stress (distress).