by Joey Thomas | Apr 9, 2020 | Mental Health
Increasing the time spent in nature has been shown to significantly reduce cortisol levels, improve cardiovascular health and lower blood pressure. So prioritise at least half an hour every day to get outside (unless under strict quarantine that is). Even if you ARE...
by Joey Thomas | Apr 8, 2020 | Mental Health
Exercise has been shown to increase our levels of serotonin and dopamine, which has a beneficial effect on mental health. Gyms and sporting clubs have closed around Australia, and the sports channel now has little to report about, but that shouldn’t stop you...
by Joey Thomas | Apr 5, 2020 | Mental Health
I’m not very good at meditation and mindfulness exercises. When I’m at my most anxious this is also the time I resist doing these things the most. Yet I’m well aware of the role of mindfulness in reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression. Taking...
by Joey Thomas | Apr 4, 2020 | Mental Health
According to over 47 peer-reviewed studies meditation can help reduce anxiety, depression and pain, and thanks to smartphones there are now hundreds of apps to guide us through the process. My favourite meditation apps all free to download on both Apple or Android...
by Joey Thomas | Apr 3, 2020 | Mental Health
Actively engaging in alone time gives you the opportunity to think through decisions and reflect. During this period of self-isolation, many of us are suddenly living on top of each other. Kids are permanently home from school, many parents are working from home,...