Mindfulness is a fairly simple concept. It is the idea that we are present, aware of what we’re doing and why we’re doing it, as well as staying calm and not getting overwhelmed by events that happen around us. Mindfulness is a useful tool to have as it can have multiple benefits for us. It does not require us to change in any specific way, just to be more aware of our life, and how what we do can affect those around us.
Mental illness is an unfortunate aspect of our lives that we must have to deal with. Whilst it is not a new development of our brain in recent years, the fact that we are beginning to understand it better is why we are seeing many more people be diagnosed with mental health issues, and why it is important for the rest of us to look out for each other, to help us should we be unfortunate enough to develop a mental health problem.
Meningitis is an infection of the protective membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord, these membranes are also known as meninges. This is a very serious illness, especially for infants and young people, that needs urgent treatment. Glandular Fever affects mostly teenagers but anyone can be infected. It's often referred to as the Kissing Disease, as it's spread through contact with saliva or sharing food. Whilst glandular Fever (or Mono) can get better on its own, it can last and remain for many months, leaving the patient very weak and often exhausted and so is not to be underestimated, this can be very dangerous.
Every human on Earth will have a perceived notion of the amount of contact they desire to have. When this desire is not met, loneliness begins to become a problem. Loneliness is the difference between our desired human contact and our actual human contact. The wider this gap becomes, the stronger the emotion, and we can become more strained as we can experience greater feelings of loneliness.
If you take any social media app whether it’s Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or Snapchat, you can clearly see the main focus behind each one, for example, Instagram is photo and picture-oriented. LinkedIn, on the other hand, is purely focused on business and employment, with nearly 800 million members. The opportunities for you abound, if you know how to brand yourself....
Holding onto negative experiences and emotions doesn’t help to be a better person. It doesn’t prepare you for life. Instead, it holds you back. We all want to feel positive about ourselves, and feel like we are living our best life, and one of the main aspects that hinders this is not letting go.
When you’re in a position of leadership, you need to know the types of people you’re leading. You need to know HOW to lead. You need to understand how they work, how they react, and how your style can get the best out of them. A good leader can always adapt to the circumstances and to the people they are leading.
You’ve just found the perfect job... It’s suited to your schedule, your skill-sets and your future ambitions - but there’s just one problem, many other people have decided that this is their job too. How can you stand out?You’ve researched the company well, and you know your role responsibilities. Your handshake was good, and you’ve dressed appropriately, but now comes the difficult bit. It’s common knowledge that regardless of who you are, interviews can be very stressful and overwhelming.
Insomnia is a condition, where individuals find it difficult to either go to, or stay asleep. This can lead to many problems besides just general tiredness. Insomnia is the most common sleep condition with studies suggesting that approximately up to 30% of the population suffers from it. However, insomnia isn’t just one single condition necessarily, there are three main categories.
The International Monetary Fund, or IMF, was set up at the second world war, and created to ensure global financial stability, especially in the aftermath of the Great Depression in the 1930s. The IMF is comprised of 190 countries around the world and as a result offers financial aid to those who may need it most.
