Depression can make even the smallest tasks feel like a real challenge. It affects people in different ways but can often include feelings of sadness, hopelessness, or having little motivation or interest in things. When you’re feeling depressed, it can be difficult to see the light at the end of the tunnel or imagine a| Rest Less
Though lockdown restrictions have eased, people are continuing to explore new ways to keep fit from home – and online dance classes have never been more popular. Whether you’re lucky enough to have natural rhythm or not, there’s no denying that dancing has a whole host of health benefits: not only is it a great| Rest Less
Discovering who you truly are is often a lifelong process, and isn’t always an easy road. Ultimately, it’s about identifying your purpose, beliefs, values, and passions, and understanding what has shaped you into who you are today. This process isn’t usually something that happens overnight. Many times, it involves spending dedicated time with your authentic| Rest Less
Health Ideas to help you maintain a healthy lifestyle, find new ways to look after yourself – mentally and physically – and hopefully to have some fun in the process. Whether you’re a health fanatic, want to improve your fitness, or find new ways to maintain your mental health and wellbeing – we hope you’ll| Rest Less
Losing someone or something that we love or care about is one of the biggest challenges that we face as humans. The painful feelings associated with grief and loss can leave us wondering how we are supposed to keep putting one foot in front of the other. There’s no right or wrong way to grieve,| Rest Less
Social distancing during the coronavirus outbreak may lead to many of us missing in-person contact with friends and family members. There is no disputing that the emotional impact of this can be incredibly difficult. But by making the most of modern technology, you can still keep your loved ones close (virtually of course) over the| Rest Less
There are many reasons why you might be struggling with a lack of confidence or self-esteem. Maybe you’ve been made redundant, are struggling to find a job, are going through a relationship breakup, or have been involved in a traumatic situation. Or perhaps you’ve just not been feeling your usual self recently. Whatever has or| Rest Less
We all know that some of the best ways to look after our mental and physical health involve exercising, eating healthily, and keeping our minds busy and purposeful. But staying motivated to do these things can sometimes be tricky. If you’ve been struggling to get up and go recently or stay on top of your| Rest Less
There are countless reasons why you might feel stressed or anxious. But the important thing is to work out how to manage these feelings so you can minimise their impact on your quality of life. Often, the first step can be to acknowledge your feelings, as then you can take steps to start feeling better.| Rest Less
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Redundancy Actionable tips and resources to help guide you through being made redundant Home > Redundancy What should I do if I am made redundant? Being made redundant can be an unsettling time, whether you’re in your 50s, 60s or at any point in your life. For most people, it can feel daunting to step| Rest Less
Perhaps you’ve been thinking about joining the gym, and you’ve decided that now is the time to bite the bullet and work towards your fitness goals. You might be feeling excited, intimidated, or even a little lost – but it’s important to remember that the gym has something to offer everyone and it’s never too| Rest Less
When we’re busy or under a lot of pressure from different areas of our lives, it’s easy to spend our time rushing around and focusing on what’s coming next, rather than what currently is. This can lead to feelings of stress and anxiety. Mindfulness is a technique that can help you bring your full attention| Rest Less
We all know that taking regular exercise is important for maintaining a healthy body – but it’s just as crucial for improving your brain health, too. The idea that a healthy mind lives in a healthy body isn’t new, but as life expectancy increases (people aged 65+ are the fastest growing demographic around the world),| Rest Less
We all experience stress from time-to-time – whether it’s occasional moments of tension and worry or more consistent. When we’re knee-deep in stress, it can feel tricky to escape, but there are things that can help. Some stress-relief methods take a longer-term approach – for example, adjusting our environment or introducing daily habits like mindfulness.| Rest Less
Breathing is one of the most important things that we do, yet we give it very little thought – mostly because we don’t usually need to, it just happens! However, during times of stress, anxiety or panic, paying closer attention to our breathing can make an instant positive difference to how we feel. Introducing some| Rest Less
On this rollercoaster we call life, keeping a journal can be a powerful form of self-expression, reflection, and exploration. Whether you’re feeling hopeful or sad, trying to find meaning and purpose in your life, or just want to capture memories – a journal will always be there to listen and to give you a safe,| Rest Less
As summer approaches, many of us are looking forward to spending more time outside. And, if you’re looking for an outdoor activity that’s as fun as it is beneficial, then getting on a bike could be a great option. Cycling is a low impact form of exercise that will give you an excellent muscle workout| Rest Less
When you get to your workspace, what do you see? For many people, it’s stuff, and lots of it. There may be piles of papers, books, and notebooks stacked up – as well as a littering of paperclips, pens, and dirty coffee cups. Perhaps your laptop is covered with post-it notes and there are files,| Rest Less
Decluttering and reorganising your home can be a great way to clear your mind, keep your hands busy, and enjoy a satisfying end result. After having a good sort out, many people feel motivated to reorganise other areas of their lives too. So, if your life has been feeling cluttered and disorganised lately, why not| Rest Less
Life is full of ups and downs, and being able to remain optimistic can help you to move through even some of the darkest times. Optimism is not about seeing rainbows and butterflies around every corner, but about learning from situations, finding small positives, and seeing new opportunities – even when things get tough. It’s| Rest Less
