by Gill Mathias | Dec 3, 2025 | Anxiety, Blog, self belief
Lack of self-identity This week I have been thinking a lot about the significance of identity. Identity is a grouping of attributes, qualities and values that define how we view ourselves, and perhaps how we think other people see us. Identity can be formed from the...
by Gill Mathias | Nov 25, 2025 | Anxiety, celebration, hints, Holiday Stress
While the holidays have the power to bring some of the most joyful Times in your life, they can also be the cause of a great deal of stress. The stress can stem from many different situations such as family disagreements, scheduling conflicts, and money issues. No...
by Gill Mathias | Feb 20, 2024 | Anxiety, Blog, destress, hints, relax, relaxation, top tips
Decide how much stress is enough stress for you Let’s be clear about stress from the start, just so you know what I am talking about. “Is it possible to have no stress in your life?” is a question I am often asked. The answer, over a long period of...
by Gill Mathias | Feb 21, 2022 | Anxiety, children
It can be very tough being a teenager and some find themselves overwhelmed and stressed. It is important that as a parent you step in to talk to establish problems as they occur, or ask a friend or sometimes a therapist to support the teenager. I have given...
by Gill Mathias | Jul 20, 2020 | Anxiety, Emotional Resilience, Mindfulness
Problems and challenges in life are inevitable particularly in the present pandemic which we have never experienced in our lives. However, there are some things to remember when you’re right in the thick of it that can help you get through it. When everything seems to...
by Gill Mathias | Jan 13, 2020 | Anxiety, children, Communication, Emotional Resilience
There is an unfortunate downside when it comes to marriages and that is the possibility of divorce. Divorce is one of the most trying times of any person’s life, especially if there are kids involved. The most important thing to remember is that it does happen, it can...
