After the excitement and bustle of the Christmas season, it is completely natural to feel a little down at this time of the year. January is a month of cold weather, short days and dark mornings. Typically, January Blues manifest as feelings of low mood, sadness, lack of motivation, tiredness and low energy.

As we start a new year, many of us feel compelled to set ourselves new goals, embark on fresh starts, and reflect on how we can reach our goals in the twelve months ahead. But whether you’re doing this or not, have you ever wondered where this tradition of making New Year’s resolutions actually began?

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This time of year really taps into our tendency to ‘try-to-do-it-all’ or ‘try-to-please-everyone’! I see these twin troublemakers all the time in my clinic, and they are never helpful, but at Christmas, they run amok like cats in a Christmas tree! The desire to try to please everyone is entirely understandable; most of us grow up learning that being helpful, kind, and accommodating makes us good people. And it does—kindness is powerful. But somewhere along the way, many peopl

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How Hypnotherapy Can Help With Imposter Syndrome When I was 15, I was very involved in amateur Theatre. I auditioned for and was offered a place at the Manchester Youth Theatre summer school. At first, I was over the moon, the competition was quite fierce and I felt very proud! but as the time to attend approached, I started to experience self-doubt. I was so anxious about attending, and I remember saying to my parents; “they’re going to find out!” (the finding out was expand

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Rest is not a reward for finishing everything on your to-do list, it’s a basic human need, and when we prioritize it—when we truly understand its value—we don’t just feel better; we live better. So, the next time you feel tired, overwhelmed, or unfocused, don’t power through. Pause. Breathe. Rest. Your body, your mind, and your future self will thank you.

If you’re not able to get out into the countryside, you’ll be pleased to know that even brief encounters with nature such as a stroll in a city park, or even a view of trees through a window can improve emotional resilience. So if you do nothing else this month, try to get outside!

Small actions are the building blocks of habits and progress; think about the effort it takes to read a single page of a book, jot down a thought in a journal, or take a five-minute walk. These actions may seem minor, but they accumulate over time to foster lifelong learning, mental clarity, and physical health.

Since 2001 The Mental Health Foundation have designated a week in May as Mental Health Awareness Week. This year it will run from 12th – 18th May. Over this time period, our approach to Mental Health has changed significantly, with a growing awareness of the importance of maintaining positive Mental Health for everyone, rather than seeing Mental Health only through a lens of illness.

Phobias aren’t silly, and you’re certainly not stupid for having one. They develop for real reasons, and understanding those reasons is the first step to overcoming them.