In the winter getting out of bed in the morning becomes decidedly trickier. Instead of waking up to clear blue skies and bright sunlight we often wake up to dark, cold, wet weather. However, it's not just the weather that makes us want to stay in bed. Research suggests that our circadian rhythms change over the winter months. In this article I will be discussing why you may feel like staying in bed all day over the Christmas period, what you can do to get yourself up bright and early and why quality sleep is so important at this time of year. As I mentioned above the urge to stay in bed … [Read more...]
Don’t let SAD Ruin Your Christmas
The holidays are meant to be a time of joy and happiness where people come together and enjoy the presence of family and friends. However, this is not the case for everyone. For some people the reduced daylight hours and the lack of sunlight actually cause them to develop a form of depression called Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). In this article I will be discussing SAD in greater detail and hopefully help you avoid the condition this Christmas. According to SADA, SAD affects approximately 7% of the UK population each year between the months of September and April. It is particularly … [Read more...]
Overcoming Worry & Anxiety
Worrying is part of everyday life and it is inevitable that sometimes we will start to feel anxious about certain areas of our lives. By worrying it shows that we care about our personal well being and are giving it serious thought. For example, by worrying about our performance at work it shows that we want to excel in this area. However, for some people worry becomes a serious mental affliction and starts to take over their lives. They live with constant misplaced worry and anxiety over just about any possible scenario such as; the things people say and do, the things people may do to … [Read more...]
6 Suggestions For Overcoming Loneliness
Loneliness, isolation and rejection are feelings shared by people across the globe. Just because you are physically isolated it does not mean that you will automatically experience these feelings. Being alone can be a beneficial and enjoyable experience if it is a situation you choose to be in. Loneliness, isolation and rejection are feelings of disjoint from others, which can sometimes be damaging. These feelings often lead to people becoming scared of being alone. In this article I discuss how to identify if you have a problem regarding feelings of loneliness and how you can overcome such a … [Read more...]
10 Tips For Coping With Grief & Loss
Grief is an incredibly agonising human experience but also a natural reaction to loss. In life it is almost inevitable that we will experience grief and loss. Although it is a painful experience, grief is also a process that gives us strength to take on the challenges we face in life. People cope with grief in different ways. Some can overcome it relatively quickly whilst others take time to get through it. However, it is important that when those that are close to us experience grief we help them. In this article I discuss ten ways that we can help those close to us get over grief. 1) … [Read more...]
Controlling Anger
Anger is an emotional distress. If it goes unchecked it can grow into a mighty rage. Throughout history anger has been one of the motivators behind wars and acts of terrorism. Marital problems, child abuse and fights are also caused by out of control anger. It is therefore critical that anger is addressed before it starts to control us. To begin addressing anger we first need to identify the triggers that cause it. They include: FRUSTRATION:- Frustration is usually caused by obstacles that are in the way of what we want or need. PAIN AND DISCOMFORT:- Pain and discomfort make us angry … [Read more...]
Overcoming Your Fear Of The Unknown
Although the majority of fitness advice focusses on physical fitness, mental fitness is another aspect which can be explored. In the next few articles on the Free Fitness Tips blog I will be covering a number of topics which will help you improve your mental fitness. In this article I will discuss the fear of the unknown. There are a number of fears which can dominate our lives. Often these fears are based on absolutely nothing but stop us progressing with our lives. By overcoming these fears of the unknown we remove a huge mental obstacle which often allows us to go on and develop fully as … [Read more...]
Turn Stress into Energy and Enthusiasm – Free Chapter
Health and fitness is not just a physical process. Improving your mental fitness is also very important. Today, I have a free chapter for you from Michael Licenblat's ebook - Turn Stress into Energy and Enthusiasm. In this ebook Michael outlines his complete system to becoming resilient to stress and in this free chapter you will learn how to develop a motivational mindset. If you are suffering from stress then this is definitely a recommended read. You can download the free chapter using the link below. Click Here to Download your free chapter of Turn Stress into Energy and Enthusiasm!! … [Read more...]