18 articles
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.
Effective time management supports well-being and lowers stress. This article explains the benefits of managing your time well and sets out ten strategies, including the Eisenhower Matrix, realistic goals, task lists, the 5 Minute Rule, the Pomodoro Method and regular review of your plan.
Sleep regulates mood, memory and the ability to deal with stress, and deprivation undermines cognitive and motor function. This article sets out eight practical strategies for better sleep, covering routine, bedroom environment, screens, alcohol and caffeine, relaxation, worry, exercise and diet.
What we eat affects our mental well-being, and much of the serotonin linked to mood is produced in the gut. This article lists affordable foods that support brain health, such as sardines, pulses and oats, and explains why refined sugar, trans fats and excess alcohol are best avoided.
