Wellbeing

So many of us in healthcare find ourselves swamped with work and juggling life commitments. We push ourselves hard, striving for success, often at the expense of our own wellbeing. This can lead to mental and physical health issues, as Dr Hussain Al-Zubaidi discovered first-hand, finding himself with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in his 20s.

No parent wants to think about messing up their kids. We worry about being too controlling or failing to meet their needs perfectly. This can lead us to try and fix every problem for them, smoothing their path and preventing failure. But kids need to experience challenges and failures. They help build resilience, teach problem-solving

Resentment, bad feeling, and past traumas make heavy baggage. Most of us carry something like that around with us – whether we were mistreated by someone at work or we’re still dealing with something more personal. When we attach those feelings to a person, it feels like they’re living rent-free in our minds, taking up

Loneliness is a bigger problem than many of us realise, and it’s been a rising issue even before COVID. It’s not just a feeling of being alone – it’s a mismatch between the quality and quantity of relationships we’d like or need, and the ones we actually have. This mismatch can have a big impair

We’v’e all had a weekend that was supposed to be for relaxation, but ended up a whirlwind with us running around, doing things for others. The problem we have is we think we’re setting boundaries around our time, when what we’re really doing is simply making requests. In this quick dip episode, Rachel explains how

We’ve all had weeks where our schedules are packed tightly and there’s no time for ourselves, leaving us exhausted and overwhelmed. The problem is we often make commitments for our future selves without thinking about what might be on their plate in the future. In this quick dip episode, Rachel uncovers ways we can make

One way or another, menopause affects everyone at some point. If you’re not experiencing symptoms yourself, you almost certainly know or work with someone who is. That’s why understanding its effects and being able to offer support and compassion is so important. Women going through menopause can experience a wide range of physical, psychological, and

So many of us are caught up in a vortex of busyness. We end up working harder and harder without doing anything that re-energises us, all because we feel like we have no other choice. As healthcare professionals, we feel like rest is a reward for good behaviour, but it’s a basic human need, and

How often do you answer honestly when asked are you ok? Many people often say I’m’re ok even when you really aren’t. In truth, we aren’t ok. In today’s world, you’re faced with high-stress jobs, societal pressure and the uncertainty of the new normal. As we come out of the recent crisis, changed and unsure

As healthcare professionals, we know what we need to do for our physical and mental well-being. So why aren’t we doing it? Often, the first thing we give up when we get busier is something that makes our lives happier. We’ve normalised giving up our basic needs to make room for productivity. No one bats

Everyone praises those who work hard — so it’s not unusual for people to think that it’s good to push your limits and do as much as you can. But what’s the best thing to do when you’re tired and exhausted? Should you see how far you can go, or take a break? In this

We’re all guilty of eating our feelings from time to time. It can happen to anyone for any reason — a bad day at work, a stressful time at home, a plan falling short. We start emotional eating because eating is an inherently satisfying activity—and it must be! You feel good when you eat things