Wellbeing

Self-Care: Your Roadmap to a Healthier, Happier You

Self-Care: Your Roadmap to a Healthier, Happier You

The dragonfly, with its delicate wings and agile flight, symbolises balance in the face of change. In neuroscience, a similar concept exists—allostasis—the body’s process of maintaining stability during times of change. Like the dragonfly, self-care isn’t about avoiding life’s challenges, but about navigating them with steadiness. By attending to physical, emotional, and mental wellbeing, individuals may be better able to manage the demands of daily life.
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Finding Resilience in Lyrics: The Positive Impact of Taylor Swift's Music

Finding Resilience in Lyrics: The Positive Impact of Taylor Swift's Music

As Taylor Swift wins her 13th grammy (woohoo!) and announces her 11th studio album (woohoo!!), let’s talk about the positive impact Taylor Swift has had in the lives of her listeners.

Many of us have grown up with Taylor’s music and commonly share a feeling of deep connection and comradery through Taylor’s powerful lyrics and personal growth. With each new album we get a window into that period of her life and often see many of our own feelings and experiences reflected back to us.

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How plants can change your state of mind

How plants can change your state of mind

Plants look so different from animals, that it’s easy for many people to think of them as alien and separate from us. Most people appreciate how pretty flowers and trees look and know photosynthesis is essential to life. But our mental and physical connection to plant-life runs deeper than you might expect.

The scientific evidence that plants play a fundamental role in shaping our mental state and decreasing the risk of mental and physical illnesses is mounting.

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The importance of having a supportive work environment

The importance of having a supportive work environment

As psychologists we take care of the wellbeing and mental health of each client that engages in therapy with us. At Excel Psychology, we provide a peaceful and calm environment, which reflects the essence of our practice. One of the key elements that is part of the calm nature of our clinic is that as a team we care for each other. We work collaboratively and we make sure that each of us is comfortable and safe. This means that as professionals we have all the support and resources, but as individuals, our team is available to comfort and care when personal issues arise.

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