Far more powerful and important than the seemingly simple pursuit of happiness, science and research (like poetry and philosophy before them)are revealing more and more that it is the pursuit of meaning that brings joy and resilience into a human being’s life. As Viktor Frankl wrote, “…happiness cannot be pursued; it must ensue. One must […]

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Whether your mental health has been affected by stress, anxiety or depression, volunteering can give you the wellness boost you need. Although it may be common sense that helping others makes you feel better about yourself, volunteering actually has the research to back this up. Studies show that, if you volunteer or take part in […]

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Many people seek happiness but they don’t really know what to look for – after all, do you really know what would make you happy or are you simply waiting for happiness to find you? Despite what the media and films will have you believe, happiness doesn’t appear by magic. The majority of what people […]

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You may give a lot of attention to your physical wellness, but what about your mind? Sure, a healthy body is important for preventing health conditions, weight gain and premature ageing, but so is a healthy mind! So, how can you improve your mental wellness?   Take things one step at a time. When you’re […]

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Have you ever lit a candle in order to relax at the end of a busy day, or felt the energising effect of inhaling fresh, clean scents? What about the uplifting feeling of sniffing a baby’s head, or the aroma of freshly baked cookies? The fact is; your olfactory system – or sense of smell […]

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It’s Friday night. What are you up to? If you’re like many people, there’s a good chance that you have plans to watch a movie, either in the theater or at home.   But before choose a flick from one of your free movie apps or at the box office, keep this in mind: The […]

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When it comes to the fallout of the recession, it seems that those with mental health problems have been hit the hardest. This is according to a new study which looked at data on the rates of employment and mental health problems from 27 EU countries from 2006 and 2010 – both before and after […]

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Here at Yourwellness, we recently reported on a study which showed that the way that you and your partner sleep says something about you as a couple. Relationship psychologist Corrine Sweet explained that sleeping habits can reveal stresses and strains in a relationship. ‘During sleep, you cannot fake your body language,’ she said. ‘This is […]

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Do you care what people think, or is your emotional health more instilled in how much money you earn? According to a new article published in Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science, overall happiness in life comes down to how much you are respected and admired by your peers, rather than […]

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A stroke can really impact your wellbeing, with particular regard to your mental health. Stroke aphasia – which is associated with impaired speech and language functions – affects 20-30% of stroke survivors. However, according to a new small study, published in the journal Stroke, found that their non-invasive brain stimulation method could potentially repair speech […]

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