13 articles
Sadness is one of the basic emotions and arises when things do not go as hoped. This article explains why suppressing it can backfire and offers healthy ways to cope: acceptance, self-compassion, self-care habits, journaling, supportive relationships and knowing when to seek professional help.
Conflict arises when needs and expectations clash and is inevitable in any relationship. This article maps five levels of conflict, from problems to solve through disagreement, contest and fight to a rupture, and gives practical ways to handle each, from 'I feel' statements to outside mediation.
Mental health problems can show up in many ways, so knowing when to seek support matters. This article lists five warning signs, from persistent sadness or anxiety to self-harm, explains why a doctor is a good first contact, and lists free, confidential helplines for the UK, Ireland, the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, India and Portugal.
Emotional intelligence is the ability to recognise, understand and manage our own emotions and those of others. This article outlines its five components, from self-awareness to internal motivation, and offers practical strategies to strengthen each one in daily life.
Regular physical activity helps reduce stress, improve mood and increase self-esteem. This article explains the WHO recommendation of 150 to 300 minutes of moderate exercise a week, offers tips for getting started and shows how to build movement into work, home, travel and social life.
A support network is made up of people we can trust in times of need: family, friends, colleagues or community groups. This article explains how such relationships reduce stress, build resilience and improve self-esteem, and offers five strategies to build and maintain yours.
