In this blog post, we explore what the term "emotional caretaking" means and look at some of the common characteristics of emotional caretakers. We will also learn about the impact that emotional caretaking can have on relationships and how it can hurt both parties. Lastly, are 4 simple tips to help you step away from your role as an emotional caretaker and develop a more balanced approach between caring and taking in your relationships.

At the start of 2021, after almost a year of lockdown and online living, I wrote an article about digital self-care which seemed to resonate with readers and to this day it remains one of the most popular articles that I’ve written. Now, two years on, the lockdowns have lifted but digital overwhelm and overuse remains a challenge for many of us. Therefore, in this updated and improved blog post, I explain what digital wellbeing is, why practising digital self-care is so important and 15 strategies to help you flourish on and offline.

In this article, we will start by exploring what toxic positivity is and how it differs from healthy positivity. Then we’ll look at the telltale signs of toxic positivity and some of the ways the ‘good vibes only’ trend can be bad for us and others. And finally, we will go through 5 tips for dealing with toxic positivity.

We will explore how a self-care plan can help you establish a healthy routine and identify coping strategies in times of crisis. Then we will go through the 7 steps of creating your unique self-care plan tailored to your needs and lifestyle.

Plug into these 10 podcasts to lift your spirits, be inspired, learn something new, and boost your well-being, if you’re in the need of a little pick-me-up.

There is growing research suggesting that nature, because of its many health benefits, could have a central role in injecting health back into our cities. Continue reading to find out more about the many benefits of nature and how you can incorporate them into your life.

Although technology comes with many advantages, social media and devices can be very addictive and negatively impact our well-being. If not used properly, they can impact our productivity, self-esteem, body image, mental health, sleep and sense of connection. This is why it is so important to practise digital self-care and set boundaries.