Anxiety: How to calm spiralling thoughts The theme of 2023’s Mental Health Awareness Week is anxiety. Despite anxiety being a completely normal emotion, there may come a point where it starts to impact your everyday life. With that in mind, our mental health experts have shared important information including what anxiety is, why it’s different […]
What impact does worry have on your life? Worrying and stress is a completely natural and normal part of life. In fact, there are times when worrying can be helpful, making us feel more alert and prepared for the challenge ahead, such as for an exam or a job interview. However, worrying about lots of […]
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Understanding Council Tax rises and where to find support from PayPlan As millions are set to face an increase in their council tax bill from next month, PayPlan, one of the UK’s largest free debt advice providers, has outlined the support available to you and where you can find it. As reported by the BBC, […]
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Anxiety is a fundamental part of us. It is our primal survival instinct that offers us protection from danger. As soon as our brain receives a message that something doesn’t feel safe, this will naturally create a reaction in our brains and bodies. We might notice a shortening of breath, our hearts might beat faster, […]
As people try to get to grips with the cost-of-living crisis, there’s been a noticeable rise in cyber security threats taking place online. As part of Safer Internet Day (February 7), we’ve put some tips together to help you understand some of the risks out there and how you can improve your online safety in […]
The power of talking February 2nd marks Time to Talk Day – an annual campaign to end mental health stigma and discrimination. Talking about mental health can feel difficult and it can be uncomfortable for many of us with mental health problems to reach out. But the small act of talking can make a big […]
Alcohol is a drug, and within a few minutes of drinking, it’s absorbed into your bloodstream, where it gets carried to all parts of your body. Drinking in moderation won’t harm you, but drinking too much on a regular basis could cause you long term harm. So how much is too much? The Chief Medical […]
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Whether you’ve got debts to pay off or want to begin putting any spare cash aside each month, PayPlan’s got some tips to help you combat the cost-of-living crisis and get you on the road to your financial goal in 2023. A New Year’s resolution can often feel like a daunting process and something that […]
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Grief hurts, but it can be helpful. The process of grieving often involves sadness, anger, loneliness, and other painful emotions. However, grieving can help you come to terms with loss and move forward in life, while still cherishing memories of your loved one. Everyone grieves differently. Although others may have opinions about how to grieve […]
It’s meant to be the ‘most wonderful time of the year’. But many people find it to be anything but. This year the financial stress of the festive holidays will feel heavier than usual. Soaring inflation and rising bills have already left households feeling the pinch. In fact, a staggering 91% of adults have reported […]
Supporting your team if they have been impacted by a redundancy process; a checklist When a redundancy process takes place, it’s common for those employees that remain to feel uneasy. Of course, a great deal of attention should be placed upon managing the employees who have actually been made redundant, but that doesn’t mean management […]
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British people are becoming more and more worried about the cost-of-living crisis. And sadly, it’s a worry that’s unlikely to go away anytime soon. We have witnessed inflation reach an all-time high and our energy bills are increasing dramatically, despite the government’s domestic price cap. The latest ONS figures suggest that four-in-five (83%) of us […]
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