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Research on Movement-Mood, and the Connection Between Mind and Body, based on science and CBT therapy. If you’ve been feeling down, lacking motivation, and caught in a cycle of inactivity, you might find yourself wondering what is wrong, why can't you just push through. As an experienced NHS CBT therapist in the UK and also a yoga instructor, I encounter individuals daily who feel stuck in a pattern of low mood, low energy, and diminished motivation. I witness how closely the

Managing Holiday Stress The pace of life naturally changes around the holiday season. Full schedules and rising expectations can gradually build into overwhelm. Noticing your early signs of overload is key. Perhaps you find yourself spending more time in your head, planning and overthinking upcoming events. You might struggle to switch off at night, neglect your self-care, or become snappier with others. To manage this stress, practice grounding techniques like the 5-4-3-2-1

The London effect If you have ever lived in a city of high achievers and type-A personalities, like London, you might have experienced that underline angst of needing to do more, achieve more, earn more. You may have told yourself that you are falling behind, that everyone else is doing better than you, that they are living your dream life whilst you're barely making it, surviving in an unfulfilling role that drains your energy and leaves you unsatisfied with your life. This