It is in the nature of a modern economy to push productivity up, whilst keeping salary costs competitively low. This means that, by default, we
Category: Managing your mental health
Is all anxiety imaginary?
Anxiety is the suffering caused by mental conflict. Usually, the mind cannot reconcile two things together, and the result is a feeling of dissatisfaction. If
Anxiety and control
There is a strong link between anxiety and control. If you think of anxiety as an uncertainty response, then it is understandable that it should
A programme of activity can help mental health
It seems mundane, but a programme of activity can be one of the best things for mental health. Of course unguided time is important too,
Doing just enough
There is an art that not everyone learns. That’s the art of doing just enough. In a performance culture, we may be surrounded by encouragement
Learning the art of self-comforting
Many people with anxiety have regular meltdowns, where their feelings spiral out of control. Panic attacks are a common feature of the anxious world –
