Articles tagged with 'Mental health' | Lifeplus Ltd Europe

Sometimes it’s worth stating the obvious: our world would be a better place if we were all a bit kinder towards each other.  So how can we make that happen? I read somewhere that today, generosity is today almost as endangered as rainforests – …

In life, there is little within our control but for one thing: our breath. Enveloping the very definition of life, the breath sustains, nurtures, cleanses, and heals both the body and mind, making mindful awareness of it a valuable technique for …

At times we may feel that we need to do things on our own, but the importance of having a support system can never be disregarded. Regardless of our age, needs and desires, we may see that at different points in our life, we have turned to different …

The term ‘toxic emotions’ is regularly used, but what are they exactly? They are feelings of anger, guilt, shame, anxiety, fear, self-loathing, regret, bitterness, and resentment – feelings that bring no positive benefit to our lives or our mental …

Have you been keen to try some new hobbies but can’t find the time?

Regular exercise is the best solution for a healthy body, offering a whole host of short and long term benefits. The main benefits can be split into three areas:

The notion of beauty has changed over the decades and no longer conforms to a singular body type or a specific, enhanced physical feature. Instead, more women are embracing beauty as a multifactorial concept, with wellness at its nucleus and a …

Life throws us curveballs when we least expect them and there are many situations we may have to deal with that will test our feelings of being able to cope.

Working from home benefits – are you making the most of them? While it may have seemed a year ago that everyone was working from home, that wasn’t the case.

Positive mental health is determined by a variety of factors and while it’s impossible to control everything that happens around us, developing mindfulness can be a strong step in the right direction when it comes to experiencing greater happiness …

Gratitude is an attitude: it may sound corny, but the truth is that if you seek out good things, you can always find them and the best part: your physical and mental wellbeing will improve overwhelmingly.

Upping your general activity levels is a well-established way of improving both your physical and mental health. But that doesn’t have to mean joining a gym. There are plenty of fun, even quirky, ways you can start to increase your activity levels …

From better nutrition to improved mental and physical health, the benefits of growing your own food are plentiful. Whether you are growing a small pot of kitchen herbs or an allotment full of fresh fruits and vegetables, you’re doing good for both …

From snuggling up after a long day to enjoying a nature walk on a beautiful afternoon, pets can be cherished companions in accompanying one through life. Anyone who has experienced the unconditional love a pet can give knows how invaluable this …

The soft purr of a cat as it warms up to you. The cuddle of a dog laying at your feet. The singing of birds as you enter. Pets can provide a wondrous sense of love and connection, special from that of others.

Waking up every morning with a sense of calm and contentment is entirely possible when you have established a routine of positive daily habits.

Whatever they may be, big or small, goals can be stepping stones to a happier life and the journey we take to reaching them can make all the difference.

Did you know that certain chemicals in our bodies (four neurotransmitters, to be exact) influence our levels of happiness?

We sat down with Lisa, qualified Forest Bathing Guide and self-confessed nature lover, to learn about the practice of Shinrin-yoku. So, what is Forest Bathing (and do you need a swimsuit?) Can you join in without a forest on your doorstep? And what …

By thinking that the next new thing will finally help us reach that elusive feeling of happiness, we’re unknowingly hurting our chances for joy. Mis-wanting, adapting, and mis-predicting can leave us wanting, so we developed this guide to rethinking …

It happens every day. We feel content with ourselves and life, for the most part, until we see somebody else who is doing better.

Inspiration. Every day the Lifeplus community strives to inspire people around the world to live well. People get it from their work, their families, their mentors, their heroes and even their personal and business challenges.

Thankfully, the benefits of stress management in the workplace are gradually becoming more widely recognised and implemented as part of workplace culture.

While an indoor targeted workout or organized class can be a wonderful way to manage your health, the great outdoors has just as much (if not more) to offer. Green exercise (movement practised in nature) can have positive effects on the mind and …

Over the past few decades, the practice of meditation has soared. Whether witnessed or experienced, the healing benefits of meditation are undeniable. Today, everyone from business people, professional athletes and children are learning how to …

When COVID-19 was first discovered, its main symptoms were quickly learned – a persistent cough, a temperature and a loss of taste or smell being the main ones. What isn’t as well-known though, are the symptoms associated with long term COVID. …

Some people seem to be able to retain information and reel off facts and figures easily, while others might frequently struggle to remember even the simplest of things.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteWhat are feel-good hormones? How do they lead to better physiological health and how can we boost them naturally to maintain a healthy mental state?Adopting an optimistic outlook is key to maintaining a healthy mind. …

What does it mean to be resilient? No matter what life stage you’re at, it’s inevitable that we all come across the ups and downs of life. Resilience is the ability to deal and bounce back from those difficult events. 

Most of us grew up believing that stress is a bad thing, after all, when we speak of stress it’s usually in relation to something bad. This is what’s known as ‘negative stress.’ It’s that unpleasant feeling of being out of control or unable to cope, …