“We all get stuck. We all lose ourselves a little bit in a fantasy or in our jobs and forget how we feel about other things. It’s really important to check yourself, to spend some time alone“-Amanda Seyfried. Being alone doesn’t necessarily mean you are lonely. It can be the perfect opportunity to seek solace …
Job rejection is not personal If you have applied for numerous jobs without success, there is a chance that you might start to lose focus and feel out of control with the situation. The experience can be extremely demoralising and may leave you feeling anxious and defeated. Rejections tend to be taken very personal and …
“The strongest man in the world is the man who stands alone” – Henrik Ibsen The troubling nature of men’s mental health As an avid fan of documentaries and mental health awareness, I sat down and tuned into Roman Kemp’s BBC Three documentary ‘Our Silent Emergency’. In this documentary we saw the TV presenter embark …
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For many of us the Coronavirus pandemic has had a devastating effect on our health and wellbeing. I’ve seen first-hand the damages the pandemic has had on people and close friends within my community. Not being able to hold our dearest ones, frightened of the situation affecting the realms of our health (physical and emotional) …
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We’ve all felt anxious at some time or another. Usually you expect anxiety to pass once whatever is putting you on edge has gone, however for a lot of people anxiety is a constant presence. Everyday things can feel overwhelming and you may feel as though you don’t have time to take some time to …
The Institute of Alcohol Studies (IAS) UK has examined alcohol consumption during the pandemic and published the results in extensive briefings: Their findings are as follows: – During the first lockdown (March 2020-June 2020) sales of alcohol in supermarkets rocketed by an extra £160m in the three weeks to lockdown compared with the same period …
Fresh UK statistics about alcohol consumption during and post-Covid Read More »
When racism overtakes sportsmanship As a person who has no special interest in football or any other sports, I sat down a few Sundays ago to watch England bring back home the European Championship trophy after a long wait of 55 years. The attention this final attracted was immense and people united in hope after …
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Growing up, I was not able to understand the circumstances that might lead people to mental health conditions like anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD or depression that sometimes make them want to take their own life. Is that an escape maybe? And if so, escape from what? Mental illness and its implications are not in the …
How to Become Fulfilled in Your Day to Day Life – Without Compromising your Time and Attention Towards your Loved Ones Your wellbeing is important. Your Me -Time is something that, if you are not already doing, will add ample benefits in the hustle and bustle of a demanding life. You may be thinking ; ‘I …
Hello! Welcome to The Significant You. We are a charity run by a group of people who are passionate about providing mental health support for anyone who needs it. Every person deserves to feel worthy and significant, and we are here to remind you of that. Whether you are worried about your own mental health, …
