“Shut up, I’m manifesting”: a short, initially confusing phrase, but one that’s blown up on social media recently. Manifesting is a term that has become increasingly familiar to many of us, although there is still a lot of uncertainty about what it actually means, and crucially, whether it works. The lack of scientific support for
We are often lead to believe that the only things worth celebrating in life are major events – things that we have had to work hard and sacrifice for. For example graduation, a new job, buying a house. The list goes on. However, an average person’s life is made up of far more days when
If asked there are many who would claim that we live in a modernised society, built on science and logic. They may be surprised to find out that actually, we are a population whose daily movements are often products of rituals. We are not just referring to those of us who follow a specific religion
It’s easy to feel stuck in a rut when we focus on what we cannot control. Indeed, the more we focus on things outside of our control, the more likely we are to feel anxiety, anger, and disappointment. Conversely, when we focus on what we can control, we can feel good, confident, empowered, and a
Can we use mindfulness to stop procrastinating? Have you had the same few things on your ‘to-do’ list for weeks, with your inbox piling up and the mountain of work you’ve meant to get started on continually growing? Whether its avoiding difficult personal conversations, delaying work tasks or struggling with academic procrastination, just remember you’re
