2024
12
April
2024
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13:31
Europe/Amsterdam
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 …
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08
April
2024
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15:20
Europe/Amsterdam
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 …
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08
April
2024
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09:53
Europe/Amsterdam
What’s intuitive eating and how is it different to eating mindfully? Intuitive eating is the antithesis of dieting, calorie counting, food obsession and body shaming.
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28
March
2024
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13:02
Europe/Amsterdam
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.
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20
March
2024
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12:16
Europe/Amsterdam
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 …
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2023
04
April
2023
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10:31
Europe/Amsterdam
Studies show that experiencing joy in life can do everything from decrease the stress to boosting mental health.
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04
April
2023
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09:51
Europe/Amsterdam
C’est souvent lorsque les symptômes physiques de la ménopause surviennent (bouffées de chaleur, sueurs nocturnes, troubles du sommeil, fatigue, sautes d’humeur et troubles sexuels) que les femmes remettent en question leur place dans la vie et leurs …
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2022
20
December
2022
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13:55
Europe/Amsterdam
Many practitioners of Pilates find it to be more than a workout. In lots of cases, Pilates is a lifestyle. The benefits that come with practicing its exercises are incomparable, especially as a regimen you can teach and train yourself to master.
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05
October
2022
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14:01
Europe/Amsterdam
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 …
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05
October
2022
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10:09
Europe/Amsterdam
As of September 2022, the World Population Review declared Japan as having the second-highest life expectancy worldwide. Beaten only marginally by Hong Kong who hold the top spot, the Japanese are living to an average of 84.67 years. But why is …
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13
July
2022
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13:39
Europe/Amsterdam
Are you ready to welcome a fresh start with purpose? Do you want to set goals that sync with your values and strengths? Do you wonder if reaching these goals will bring fulfilment and joy?
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11
July
2022
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10:29
Europe/Amsterdam
What is it that makes a good life? Is it spending our days with those we love? Is it living out our passions? Is it safety and security? How about having good health? Living where you want? Or loving what you do?
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11
March
2022
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15:48
Europe/Amsterdam
Stress is a normal part of life. Although we tend to think of it as a negative and use the word mostly to describe bad experiences, it really just refers to our body and mind’s response to any challenging demand.
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19
January
2022
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15:19
Europe/Amsterdam
Taking care of your mind and body during any time of the year is important. And during the holidays, it’s essential. The hustle and bustle of this time of year is often filled with scrumptious goodies and late-night parties – not to mention …
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2021
26
November
2021
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15:01
Europe/Amsterdam
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 …
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18
October
2021
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11:08
Europe/Amsterdam
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.
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12
October
2021
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08:15
Europe/Amsterdam
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. …
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11
October
2021
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13:56
Europe/Amsterdam
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.
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02
September
2021
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15:35
Europe/Amsterdam
It might sound like a long, complicated word, but chromotherapy is essentially ‘colour therapy’ – the ability of certain colours to impact our physiological health. You only have to look at the way we all wish to decorate our houses in a certain way …
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25
August
2021
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14:57
Europe/Amsterdam
Sports injuries are common for most people who regularly take part in any form of movement workout. Hopefully, any injuries you sustain will be minor, but the more you do something, the more likely it is that will experience a more serious injury at …
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20
August
2021
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15:06
Europe/Amsterdam
What on earth are ‘feel good’ hormones, you might wonder? Well, as the name implies, they are the hormones that make you feel good and help us maintain a healthy mental state. But what exactly are they and how do they have this power to influence …
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02
July
2021
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13:52
Europe/Amsterdam
We all know that our brains and bodies are linked. But how do our cognitive abilities and our psychological health affect our physical abilities? How, for example, does training our brains help to improve response times, visual accuracy, memory and …
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23
February
2021
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10:40
Europe/Amsterdam
What is floral therapy and how does it benefit our wellbeing? There are many practices that have received a lot of attention in recent years for their soothing effect on our minds and how that plays into a more robust wellbeing: Mindfulness. Nature. …
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25
January
2021
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16:18
Europe/Amsterdam
Tune in to what’s important by stepping outside… It might not be a huge surprise to hear that being outside, getting fresh air and exercise is not only good for your physical health it can also be beneficial for your mental health.
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2020
02
December
2020
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19:53
Europe/Amsterdam
Positive ways to greet life’s biggest challenges. Stress affects each and every one of us in all manner of ways, but one thing we generally all have in common is that we certainly don’t try to seek it out.
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30
September
2020
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09:50
Europe/Amsterdam
Sometimes life throws things at us that we just weren’t expecting. Out of the blue a massive curve-ball comes round the corner. It doesn’t even have to be something major – just something we didn’t anticipate and had no control …
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23
September
2020
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12:05
Europe/Amsterdam
You could try chocolate – a tried and tested go-to for most of us. And we know, scientifically, it can help. Chocolate contains a small amount of tryptophan, an amino acid used by our brains to make serotonin (the neurotransmitter linked to feelings …
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