by Paula | Overwhelm, Reflexology, Stress Reduction, Wellbeing
Principles and aims of reflexology The main factors that are evident in all disease are congestion, inflammation and tension. Reflexology aims to correct these. Disease, in holistic terms, is caused by an imbalance, or blockage in the body. When you remove...
by Paula | Advice, Food, Nutrition, Self Care, Stress Reduction, Wellbeing
Why is it that when we are stressed, we always look to those sweet dessert-like foods to bring us comfort? Why do we lose our healthy habits when we feel stressed? “Well, they do say stressed spelt backwards, is desserts!” OUR BIOLOGY...
by Paula | Burnout, Mental Health, Overwhelm, Self Care, Stress Reduction, Wellbeing, Working women
I believe that nurses and teachers are uniquely prone to burnout. Isn’t it ironic, that nursing is a caring profession and yet when nurses care too much, they are unable to do the job? It can lead to feelings of frustration, emotional exhaustion and dread of going to...
by Paula | Self Care, Stress Reduction, Wellbeing
Do you ever feel like work is zapping your energy and zest for life? You are not alone, according to a survey carried out by MIND, one in three people stated their work life was stressful. So, what can we do about it, how do we reduce stress at work? “Our...
