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Author: Claire Murrihy

Stop beating yourself up! Why we all need more self-compassion

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We can all benefit from more self-compassion and it’s important to practice it from an early age so we have it when we need it most

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8 quick tips to help you get better quality sleep

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Sleep is vital to our wellbeing but we need to stop thinking about getting more sleep and focus instead on getting better quality sleep.

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exercise Mental health Sleep Wellbeing

How to manage family relationships

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Family relationships can be tricky to navigate because families come in lots of different shapes and sizes and each one is entirely unique.

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Family home Mental health

The incredible impact sleep has on your brain

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If you knew how amazing sleep is for your brain and overall health, you’d never complain about going to bed early again!

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Mental health Sleep

7 simple things you can do to improve your day!

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No matter how bad a day you’re having, there are always a few simple things you can do to turn it around. Here are a few of them!

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happiness Mental health

The importance of having a hobby or interest that you love!

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Having a hobby or interest that sparks joy is vital for everyone’s wellbeing – it helps develop your talents and make new friends!

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How to combat Automatic Negative Thoughts (ANTs)

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Automatic Negative Thoughts (ANTs) are irrational and self-defeating thoughts that trigger unpleasant emotions about certain situations

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How to cope with bad news and scary world events

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Sometimes we see is bad news of scary events around the world. But it’s important to look after our mental health during tough times.

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Anxiety Mental health World Events Worry

VIDEO: Breathing and relaxation exercises to help release your worries

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Deep breathing is excellent for calming your nervous system – this short video shows you exactly how to do it when you’re feeling stressed

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5 foods that reduce stress AND fight climate change

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If you’re looking for a way to reduce stress and help fight climate change at the same time, add these five foods to your meals!

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