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The Mentemia blog
Our latest collection of insights, advice, tips and techniques for your mental wellbeing.
Introducing DJK ⏤ the AI sleep coach
He’s accessible wherever you are and here to help guide you to a better night's sleep. Meet Digital John Kirwan (DJK).
Sleep: Why it’s essential for your mental wellbeing
Learn why sleep is the key to good mental wellbeing and how to improve yours.
Conflict: When it takes you by surprise
How to respond to unexpected conflict without losing your cool.
Shake it off: How to take things less personally
The art of shaking it off and not letting little moments get under your skin.
Do you have a broken body clock? Here's how to fix it
Your circadian rhythm is a 24-hour internal clock that controls how sleepy or awake you feel.
Personal Story: Managing impostor syndrome.
Feeling like an imposter? People at the top do too. Former Olympic pole vaulter and highly successful tech entrepreneur Simon Arkell shares his personal experience.
How to sincerely apologise when you make a mistake.
It’s human to make mistakes. Here’s how to avoid the guilt and make it right.
How to make your to-do list work for you with the 1-3-5 method
A clever technique to banish unrealistic to-do lists and start showing those tasks who’s boss.
Endorphins: A quick guide to the runner’s high feeling
Discover the positive feelings endorphins bring and find out how to boost your levels.
Bedtime snacks that can help you sleep
These foods are thought to increase your melatonin levels, which is a hormone that can help you get a good night’s sleep.
How to have a healthy relationship with your smartphone
Eight ways to set healthy boundaries with your smartphone.
Mentemia 101: Our mental wellbeing ecosystem
Discover the rich resources, handy tools and much more by Mentemia.
How happy memories can boost your mood
Recalling happy memories can do wonders for your mood and mindset. Here’s why.
Oxytocin: A quick guide to the warm and fuzzy hormone
Meet the chemical that helps us ‘tend and befriend’
10 common mind traps and how to break free
Mind traps are often inaccurate, critical, or simply unhelpful. Recognise the ones you get caught in so you can break free.
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.