Let’s start with some facts about grief. Fact 1: we will all experience grief in our lifetime. Fact 2: we can grieve many things, not just death. The reasons for grief are many, such as the loss of a loved one, the loss of health, or the letting go of a long-held dream. Fact 3: Dealing
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that has a seasonal pattern. The episodes of depression tend to occur at the same time each year, usually during the winter. As with other types of depression, two of the main symptoms of SAD are a low mood and a lack of interest in life. SAD
Cognitive distortions are internal mental filters or biases that increase our misery, fuel our anxiety, and make us feel bad about ourselves. Our brains are continually processing lots of information. To deal with this, our brains seek shortcuts to cut down our mental burden which can lead to faulty or inaccurate thinking, perception or belief that
So, you have identified you need to start taking care of your mental health and wellbeing a little better whether that be through a recovery or prevention approach. You have come to realise that living the 8 Wise Way is how you will develop the mental wealth needed to be back in control of the
The Mental Health Continuum is a tool which helps us to think about our wellbeing and what actions we can take to improve it. It helps us to identify where and when our mental health is low and trigger us to implement strategies to help with our recovery. It also helps us to identify when our
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Stress is a normal part of life. Stressful events can range from minor, easy-to-manage moments, to major or life-changing events that are difficult to cope with. You’ve probably faced many different life events that have been stressful to some degree and many of them would have been directly linked to a life transition. Life transitions
So, you’ve used the 8Wise™ Evaluations to identify what your current wellness levels are. You’ve created your 8Wise Map to help you navigate your 8Wise journey. But now what? Well, now it’s time to set your goals and put together your action plan. But where do you start with that? How do you know what
Are you ready to start developing optimal mental health and wellbeing for an improved quality of life? Before getting to work on developing your 8 Wise™ Map lets first recap each of the eight key elements of the approach. Emotional Wellness: involves your ability to cope with stress, express emotions, and feel positive about your
I had seen inside my first mental health hospital when I was 8 years old. As a visitor I didn’t find it scary, I didn’t find mental health or mental illness scary either. I just accepted it as part of life, as a part of my life. Fast forward ten years and as I visited
In this week’s blog we are carrying on with our summer of self-care ideas. Using the summer months to relax and recuperate from what the year has thrown at you so far will set you up positively for the remainder of the year. I’ve said it once and I’ll say it again, To Live the
Let’s be honest, while summer festivities offer an often much-desired break in our day-to-day routines, the go-go-go schedules we create for ourselves can also become overwhelming and stressful which can have an impact on our mental health and wellbeing. To Live the 8 Wise Way for a Healthier Happier Mind all year round, a consistent
According to research, once we’ve learnt and adjusted to the best way of doing something, and can comfortably repeat it, our brain’s learning centres essentially shut down. This allows us to go into ‘autopilot mode’, so that we no longer have to put as much effort into the things we do … this is known
Did you know that because each of our brains functions differently the way we think and overthink is different too? What is common amongst us is the flurry of negative emotions overthinking can bring, leaving us feeling like we are drowning under them all and that there is no way out. Instead, we just keep
Many of us have engaged in self-sabotaging behaviours that have become habits. We allow these behaviours and thoughts to continually undermine our success and happiness. Some of our self-sabotage is so subtle, it’s easy to miss. We often fail to recognize how our actions are hurting us. However, there are common actions, thoughts, and behaviours
Do you self-sabotage? Try assessing yourself against the points from the self-sabotage test of Dr. Kinga Mnich, to identify if self-sabotaging behaviours are holding you back from achieving optimal mental health and wellbeing in your life by blocking you from achieving your goals and being fulfilled with your life and liking the person you
Is working from home unbearable in this heat? Are you struggling to sleep in a warm stuffy room. It’s nice to approach summer and have good weather but heatwaves can impact our mental health and wellbeing. Here are 8 Wise Ways to Cool a Room this summer. 1. Close the curtains and blinds Closing our
Feeling unproductive can be stressful and frustrating. If you’ve been struggling to be productive, here are some steps to help boost your productivity levels. Tidy space: Getting rid of clutter and keeping tidy spaces improves your environmental wellness which can give you mental clarity helping to improve your decision-making ability, productivity, and overall well-being. To-do
Using a 30-day challenge can be an effective strategy for building new habits. Choose your challenge carefully to ensure it aligns with your goals and set realistic expectations for what you hope to accomplish from it. To get you started in becoming a 30-challenge winner, give this one a go for a healthier happier mind.
Emotional Wellness is achieved when we have secured some balance by successfully learning to cope effectively with life’s challenges, traumas and transitions. When we have emotional wellness, we feel in control of our feelings, confident in ourselves and our abilities, we can control our behaviours, and can handle the challenges occurring throughout our life. Emotional wellness
You might have heard us talking about our unique 8Wise™ Wellness Programme – developed by psychotherapist and author Kim Rutherford (you can read her recent interview here). We’ve run workshops about it, spoken about it at events and referenced it a lot in our social media posts. In case you’re unsure of what it is,
If you want to boost your physical wellness for optimal mental health and wellbeing here are a few ideas of where you can start to make changes in your everyday life that will have a positive impact. 1. Eat nuts and seeds Nuts and seeds are incredibly nutritious. They are packed with protein, fibre, and
You might have heard us talking about our unique 8 Wise™ Approach – a programme that has been developed by psychotherapist and author Kim Rutherford (you can read her recent interview here). We’ve run workshops about it, spoken about it at events and referenced it a lot in our social media posts. In case you’re
An Interview with Kim Rutherford – Psychotherapist, Author and Founder of 8Wise™ – the blueprint for optimal menta health and wellbeing Kim Rutherford set up Dalton Wise back in 2017 in response to her own journey with mental health. In this week’s blog post, she shares some of that journey with us, and how it