What is CFS? Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a long-term illness with a wide range of symptoms, the most common of which is extreme tiredness. CFS is also known as ME, which stands for myalgic encephalomyelitis. There's some debate over the correct term to use, but I will refer to the condition ... Read More about CFS and CBT – How Can Therapy Help?
How to Manage Uncertainty and Reduce Stress
What is Uncertainty? Uncertainty is not being sure, not knowing the outcome, not being able to rely on an outcome, or be definite about something before it happens. That doesn’t sound too bad, does it? So what if we can’t be sure? Surprises can be fun! But our need for certainty is innate. It ... Read More about How to Manage Uncertainty and Reduce Stress
What’s the Link Between Journaling and CBT?
Do you look at your life and see things that should make you happy, yet find yourself feeling sad and discontent? Is your mind always in overdrive? Do you feel out of control and anxious? Are you constantly trying to fix things but getting nowhere? A few years ago, adding a regular journaling ... Read More about What’s the Link Between Journaling and CBT?
Don’t Let Stress Drive You Crackers this Christmas
Tips To Tackle Christmas Stress Love it or loathe it, there’s no denying that the ‘season to be jolly’ is, for many, the ‘season to be super stressed’. Christmas can be a magical time, but it can also be the one time of year that takes the biggest toll on our mental ... Read More about Don’t Let Stress Drive You Crackers this Christmas
How to Build Emotional Resilience
What is Emotional Resilience Emotional resilience is the ability to adapt and bounce back when something difficult happens in our lives. More resilient people ‘roll with the punches’, adapting to adversity without lasting difficulties, while less resilient people find it harder to cope with stress ... Read More about How to Build Emotional Resilience