Messages for Your Brain

Messages for Your Brain

Our brains are incredibly complex. We can sift through billions of bits of data at any given time. And somehow, so we don’t short circuit, we have to organize that information. The Reticular Activating System (RAS) helps with that. The RAS is a bundle of nerves at our...
Three Bear Dental Appointment

Three Bear Dental Appointment

My teddy bear goes everywhere with me. Whenever I leave the house, my bear is attached to my handbag. So it’s not unusual that when I go to the dentist, my bear goes with me. If something goes wrong, if I need a filling or expect to have a little bit of ‘work’ done,...
Being Thankful

Being Thankful

Being Thankful Being thankful is a key part of my daily routine, irrespective of the type of day I have. Ensuring that I always find aspects of my day to be thankful for has been a key ingredient in maintaining my mental wellbeing. Yet when you’re having a really...
Habits

Habits

Are Your Habits Helpful? I’m sure, like me, you have some frustrating, unhelpful habits that you’d love to get rid of. Whether it’s staying up late to watch ‘just one more’ episode on Netflix, or the biscuit you always have with a cuppa, late night snacking, biting...