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Does the thought of socialising make you feel anxious?
We’ve all had to get used to the concept of social distancing in the last year. Face-to-face gatherings were out, any events that were...
Compassionate Cuppa
Mar 21, 20213 min read
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What is compassion fatigue?
Compassion fatigue is often described as the negative cost of caring, where a person experiences emotional and physical exhaustion that...
Compassionate Cuppa
Mar 14, 20212 min read
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How do I cope with the mental health impact of losing my job?
When you lose your job, whether it’s through furlough, redundancy or dismissal it’s a blow to your financial security and self-esteem. A...
Compassionate Cuppa
Mar 7, 20212 min read
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How to boost your mood without breaking into a sweat…
Physical exertion doesn’t necessarily appeal to everyone, particularly to those with limited mobility or have certain conditions where...
Compassionate Cuppa
Feb 28, 20213 min read
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The rise of emotional spending: what it is and what can I do about it?
What is emotional spending Emotional spending are the discretionary purchases that we make that’s guided by a particular feeling at that...
Compassionate Cuppa
Feb 21, 20212 min read
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The ‘Why’ in Compassionate Cuppa
There are lots of reasons why Compassionate Cuppa exists, it’s mission is to uplift mental wellbeing. While I’ve explained the name, I...
Compassionate Cuppa
Feb 14, 20213 min read
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Why self-compassion is important for your wellbeing
How did you respond the last time you made a big mistake or something important to you ended in failure? You might still chastising...
Compassionate Cuppa
Jan 31, 20212 min read
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Could my mood swings be a sign of cyclothymia?
Do you experience frequent mood swings, where you have periods of feeling low mood (depression) and periods of extreme highs (hypomania)?...
Compassionate Cuppa
Jan 24, 20212 min read
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A brief guide to bereavement and grief
It’s likely that we will know of someone who is experiencing a bereavement, or we might also have our own personal experiences. Being...
Compassionate Cuppa
Jan 17, 20212 min read
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What is gaslighting?
Gaslighting, is a form of manipulation that can often occur in abusive relationships. When a person or a group of people experience...
Compassionate Cuppa
Jan 10, 20212 min read
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Changes for the New Year and beyond...
With 2020 now in the rear view mirror, we reflect upon what we’ve learnt in the year like no other. For us, the importance of health –...
Compassionate Cuppa
Jan 3, 20212 min read
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Loneliness in times of physical distancing and Christmas
It’s been a year like no other. The impact of the pandemic goes far and wide; loneliness is no exception. It’s no surprise that more...
Compassionate Cuppa
Dec 20, 20201 min read
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Dealing with emotional burnout
Many of us lead busy lives, trying to juggle and balance different aspects of our lives that require our attention or time. Some tasks...
Compassionate Cuppa
Dec 14, 20202 min read
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How compassion can help our inner critic
How does the dialogue that we have with ourselves sound like? Have a listen. The first step is to check, just to notice what it going...
Compassionate Cuppa
Dec 6, 20202 min read
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Supporting conversations around mental health issues…
There are many people out there, right now that are struggling with their mental health or wellbeing. That person could be you or...
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Dec 6, 20202 min read
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When ‘Healthy Eating’ becomes disordered: Orthorexia
Part of any healthy lifestyle will involve eating a balanced diet – we all need food and drink to sustain ourselves. It isn’t all about...
Compassionate Cuppa
Dec 6, 20202 min read
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Remembrance and Kindness
The poppy – very symbolic of remembrance at the beginning of each November. Due to the pandemic, it’s hasn’t been possible for many...
Compassionate Cuppa
Dec 6, 20202 min read
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Coming Up: International Stress Awareness Week
Stress is defined as a state of mental or emotional strain or tension as a result of adverse or demanding circumstances. We all will...
Compassionate Cuppa
Dec 6, 20202 min read
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Personality Disorders – understanding, not stigma is what’s needed
It is estimated that around 1 in 20 people have a personality disorder. Despite it being fairly common, many people choose not to...
Compassionate Cuppa
Dec 6, 20201 min read
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Why investing in workplace wellbeing is a good idea…
‘People with ill mental health are always off sick’- this is still a common misconception that needs correcting. The Mental Health...
Compassionate Cuppa
Dec 6, 20201 min read
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