Category: Blog
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Mother Earth- a balancing act

A while back I changed the screen saver on my phone to a photo planet earth. I am not sure what prompted me to do this at the time (boredom? lack of originality?). But upon recent reflection, I wonder if unconsciously I was trying to remind myself of my place in this world and the…
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Sleep- how do you do it?

How much sleep do I need? Most people need between 7 to 8 hr sleep a night. One sign if you’re not getting enough sleep is if you fall asleep as soon as your head hits the pillow (afraid its not a sign of you being an amazing sleeper). Research suggests that consistently sleeping less…
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The 3 year glitch

I recently discovered a study done by Warner Brothers (in aid of promoting a film of course (not for any scientific purpose)!) which concluded that it was not “the 7 year itch” that counted but “the 3 year glitch” when it comes to the survival of relationships. The survey of 2,000 British couples showed that it was…
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Do you have OCD?

What is OCD? In brief, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is an anxiety disorder characterised by intrusive thoughts and repetitive behaviours or compulsions. OCD can take various forms and differing levels of intensity, examples range from compulsively washing your hands, avoiding cracks in the pavements, or extreme hoarding. OCD is driven by the fear of consequences, no…