Are you feeling comfortable right now? Is your life repetitive, familiar and full of routine? When was the last time you did something out of the ordinary? Have you ever [...]
Most smokers want to quit and often try on a regular basis to be smokefree. Most smokers however, will relapse… Relapse occurs for a range of reasons, including experiencing strong [...]
What is motivational interviewing? Motivational interviewing is an evidence-based communication approach. It is focused and goal orientated, with the helper/counsellor/clinician focusing on intentionally facilitating change by helping their client to explore [...]
World Mental Health Day is an annual day held on the 10th October as part of Mental Health Week to raise public awareness of mental health across the globe. Mental Health [...]
Every year on the 31 May, World No Tobacco Day is celebrated across the world. It is a day that raises the profile of the health risks of smoking, and [...]
Quite often we think about changing a behaviour that will improve our health and wellbeing. We may start to cough in the morning and tell ourselves, “it’s time to quit”. [...]
As our life continues to be fast-paced and filled with electronic beeps and notifications, the research on meditation and mindfulness is growing. It is well documented that taking some time [...]
Life can be busy. We often have to deal with a number of responsibilities, including work obligations and deadlines, as well as family and social commitments. Finding the ‘right’ work-life [...]
Most people know the effects of smoking, but did you know that breathing in other people’s cigarette smoke, known as secondhand smoking can also contribute to heart disease, asthma and [...]
Habits (good or bad) are patterns of behaviour that are regularly repeated, often on a daily basis. They tend to occur without much thought and over time become routine, a [...]
