Articles tagged with 'mental health' | Lifeplus Ltd Europe

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.

Anyone who has ever owned a dog will know the companionship and comfort they can bring to their human owners. Dogs are very special creatures, which is why they are used more and more to help treat people with mental health issues, including …

The health benefits of physical exercise are well reported, and we all know that we should be doing more physical exercise but doing the same old workout routing day-in and day-out can become a bit boring. Perhaps it’s time you tried something …

Ever wondered what it’s like to walk in the footsteps of an Olympic athlete? Lifeplus has entered a sponsorship deal with British Olympic athlete, James Ellington, as he continues his incredible and inspirational journey to elite level athletic …

Doesn’t it feel good when you’ve completed a big project, learned something new, or achieved a set goal? That sense of accomplishment and fulfillment is a reward that’s attributed to our state of happiness.

Do you feel less stressed after a good run? How about more grounded during yoga? Or refreshed after a relaxing massage?

If all you need really is love, then oxytocin may be where it’s at. This neurotransmitter is categorized as one of the four “happiness chemicals” (in addition to dopamine, serotonin, and endorphins) and is known for its link to feelings of love and …

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?

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.

What’s inner beauty got to do with how we look on the outside? The notion of beauty has changed over the decades and no longer conforms to a singular body type or a specific, enhanced physical feature.

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.

How can developing mindfulness support positive mental health?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 …

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 well-being will improve overwhelmingly.

Upping your general activity levels is a well-established way of improving both your physical and mental health.1 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 …

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.

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 …

How Pilates can help your body and mindPilates has become more and more popular in recent years.

Nurturing friendships is important throughout the life cycle. When we place value in our friendships, this positively affects our wellbeing – friendships and mental health are intrinsically linked.

There are so many ways food can contribute to improved mood, which is one of the reasons why our relationship with food is a complicated one. We do not eat simply to fuel our bodies

How can you achieve a more restful and restorative sleep?

Tune in to what’s important by stepping outside…

Some people love gardening and view it as an enjoyable hobby. Others see it as a necessary chore. Whatever your viewpoint though, part-time or avid gardeners will be pleased to know that gardening and wellbeing are very closely related!

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. …

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 …

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