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In recent years, many of us have felt the pressure of rising costs, from housing and groceries to energy bills. The cost of living crisis is real and it’s affecting not just our wallets, but our mental health too.

The ABC model is a valuable tool for analysing how our beliefs influence our emotions and behaviours.

Research shows that spending time in spaces where we feel comfortable and supported can boost our mood, helping us stay positive during difficult moments.

Fortune telling happens when you predict negative outcomes without any real evidence. Your mind jumps to the worst-case scenario, and you start believing it’s inevitable.

Ever heard the phrase, “You scratch my back, I’ll scratch yours”? That’s reciprocity in a nutshell!

Expectancy effect happens when your beliefs or expectations about a person, event, or situation influence your behaviour in a way that makes those expectations come true.

Ever noticed how once you’ve made up your mind about something, you just seem to find endless proof to back it up? That’s confirmation bias.

Stress is an inevitable part of life. But how we respond to it can make all the difference.

Resource mapping is all about identifying the various forms of support in your life—people, places, and things that make you feel good and that you can rely on when you’re feeling overwhelmed.

To really see results in your overall well-being, what you eat (and how much of it) plays an important role.

“Must,” “ought,” and “should” beliefs and statements are cognitive distortions that make you view situations rigidly and judgmentally.

Primary appraisal is the cognitive process where you evaluate an event and make a judgement about its emotional impact.

Doubting thoughts are destructive mental patterns that undermine trust—both in yourself and others.

There has been a growing awareness of ADHD in adults. Employers who make small thoughtful changes can unlock a wealth of potential.

All-or-nothing, or categorical thinking, refers to a rigid and overly simplified view of the world.

One of the most common and negative thought patterns is generalisation. This cognitive distortion can entrap us in a loop of pessimism, self-doubt, and anxiety.

A healthy workplace isn’t just about boosting productivity — it’s about creating a culture where employees thrive, feel supported, and are genuinely happy.

The relationship between mental health and chronic pain is a complex one, with each often exacerbating the other.

Selective Attention helps us manage the constant flood of sensory information we get every day.

Mind-reading is a common cognitive distortion where people make assumptions about what others are thinking, often assuming the worst.