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The Mentemia blog
Our latest collection of insights, advice, tips and techniques for your mental wellbeing.
Conflict: What to do when you feel wronged
How to approach conflict resolution when you feel you’ve been wronged by someone.
6 Pillars: Connect. Why building close bonds is good for our wellbeing
Connection is something we need to prioritise, even when life gets busy. Find out why in this edition of the 6 pillars series.
The health benefits of volunteering and how you can get involved
Donating a few hours of your time could change your life.
Why family rituals are good for us and ideas everyone will love
Family rituals are a wonderful way to connect and have fun. Find out why and get some ideas for creating new ones.
World Random Acts of Kindness Day 2021: How to get involved
Spin the wheel to generate a random act of kindness and make someone’s day on World Random Acts of Kindness Day (17th February 2021).
Rise and shine: Creating a fun morning routine
Hear how this parent made usually dreary mornings fun for her and her kids.
How to have a healing holiday: Finding connection
Feeling connected to the people around us is a big part of mental wellbeing.
How to stop comparing challenges and start validating emotions.
Why comparing your struggles with someone else’s can be unhelpful – and how to be more flexible.
How to check in with people at work
Checking in with our colleagues or employees is really important for creating a harmonious working environment.
How to say no: 6 tips to politely decline
How to politely decline engagements you don’t wish to attend.
Becoming better with boundaries
Sometimes the reason that we’re stressed is that we’re trying to do too much.
How to have a healthy relationship with your smartphone
Eight ways to set healthy boundaries with your smartphone.
How to deal with difficult family members
Try these strategies to help you cope with challenging family get-togethers
Validation: How to notice and accept your own feelings
Taking the time to notice and show understanding for your feelings (validation) is a foundation for mental wellbeing.
10 ways to make someone's day with random acts of kindness
Make someone’s day a little brighter with these random acts of kindness.
7 ways to brighten someone’s day
Tiny yet thoughtful gestures that make the world a better place.
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 be more assertive about your wants and needs
Here’s how to be more assertive about getting these needs met.