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Weekend Wisdom with Humansense – Positive Intentions

Positive Intentions Often at the start of a new year, we make resolutions, and often these can be hard to maintain. Setting positive intentions can be more beneficial in maintaining and motivating personal progress.  Our thoughts, beliefs, and intentions influence and therefore create our experiences of the World. Setting intentions, unlike goals, allows us to…

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Positive Mental Health for 2021 – Create a Covid Mindset

Living in the age of Covid – Create a Covid Mindset When the Corona virus pandemic hit in January 2020 who would have thought that at the start of  2021 many of us across the globe would still be living life in lock down or under curfew.  Christmas 2020 will certainly be one to remember.…

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Men’s Mental Health – Stress

 Men’s Mental Health and Stress – Its time to “Speak Out” Global statistics indicate that 1 in 6 of us over the age of 16 will experience stress, anxiety or depression at some point in our lives. Although both men and women encounter similar levels of stress men are less likely to report physical and…

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Uncovering the Narcissist

What is a Narcissist? Narcissists are individuals who tend to go through life –  refusing to take responsibility for their behaviour’s and actions. Are quick to blame others for their own shortcomings. Show a complete lack of genuine empathy for others. Feel they are entitled or special and have difficulty maintaining meaningful relationships. Types of Narcissism…

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Grow the Sun- get growing sunflowers for well being

Get growing sunflowers for well being Want to get in touch with nature? Want a bit of colour in your life? Then get Growing sunflowers for all-round well-being! Out of all the flowers, you can grow sunflowers cannot be beaten. They are not just beautiful but they are also so easy to grow.  Sunflowers are…

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Essential Oils and Winter Health

What are Essential oils? Essential oils are the life essence of plants.  They can be extracted from various parts of plants and used therapeutically to enhance well-being naturally. Essential oils are made up of chemical compounds which have a particular effect on the body systems.  Essential oils are potent. Used appropriately essential oils can have a…

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The Power of Positive Intentions

The Gift of Intention Many of us spend more time in reflection at this time of year.  We are near the end of one year and entering into a new one very soon. Focusing our mind on what we have experienced helps to focus our thoughts – the good, the bad and the ugly as…

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The Pain of Grief and the Road to Healing

Losing People we Love  Grief – One of life’s hardest challenges                              Grief is a very personal journey. There are no wrong or right ways to grieve. Understanding the process of grief can help us support ourselves and others.  There are two certainties in life.  At some point…

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Informal Carers. The hidden unpaid workforce.

What is the difference between formal and informal care? A person who provides care and assistance to another individual such as a family member, friend, or neighbour on an “unpaid” basis is defined as an informal carer.  Informal carers provide practical and emotional support to those close to them who may experience disability, chronic illness,…

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Bananas food to stabilize mood

Go Bananas!!!!  The yellow smiley super fruit Bananas are a super food that can help to stabilize mood. When I was pregnant with my son I had a craving for bananas, I reckon my consumption of the things helped to increase the share value of the global banana market!  I would get through about 6…

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