Healing for the Heart

Mental Health

Step Up to Net Zero – Thank you Frances!

Step Up to Net Zero – Thank you Frances!

When we first heard of the Step Up to Net Zero project set up by Circular Glasgow, we were excited by the idea that we could do something help reach our city’s target to become net zero by 2030. 
Step Up to Net Zero – Capacity

Step Up to Net Zero – Capacity

In the fourth and final instalment of our Step Up to Net Zero blogs, Frances Nicoll explains why we need to reduce our emissions. She also shares some tips on how we can all do our bit to help reach our national targets.
Step Up to Net Zero – circular practices

Step Up to Net Zero – circular practices

In the third part of our Step Up to Net Zero series, Frances looks at how the circular economy is part of the solution to our global climate emergency.
Step Up to Net Zero – reducing waste

Step Up to Net Zero – reducing waste

In part two of our Step Up to Net Zero series of blogs, our Net Zero coordinator, Frances Nicoll, shares some of her thoughts about how we can all become a little more environmentally friendly. This week, she discusses all things waste.
Step Up to Net Zero – why?

Step Up to Net Zero – why?

It might not seem that there’s an instant link between wellbeing and net zero but our environment has a huge part to play in our general wellbeing. Recent studies show that, particularly for younger people, anxiety about climate change and the depletion of the world’s resources negatively impacts their mental health and wellbeing. In this series of blogs, our Net Zero coordinator, Frances, shares some of her thoughts about how we can all become a little more environmentally friendly.
Take a self-compassion break

Take a self-compassion break

You might take regular tea breaks during the day at home or at work, but how about taking a 5-minute ‘self-compassion break’ when you feel upset ...
Three mindful moments

Three mindful moments

Mindfulness involves observing your thoughts in a neutral and unjudgemental way. MRI scans reveal positive effects of mindfulness on the brain: ...
The human need to connect

The human need to connect

Today, I have had some time to think of the importance of what it is to connect in person with other people, interacting with them as part of ...
Loneliness

Loneliness

As humans, whether we are more extroverted or introverted, we all have a need for meaningful connections with others for our happiness and ...
Self-care through creativity

Self-care through creativity

Finding our creative side can be so empowering but also can take us back to that age where we had the freedom to be messy, careless, and free ...
Good reasons for bad feelings

Good reasons for bad feelings

It’s tempting, but not necessarily helpful, to label emotions ‘good’ or ‘bad’ depending on how they make us feel. Given the choice, who wouldn’t ...
Food and Mood

Food and Mood

Good nutrition contributes to our emotional wellbeing, quality of sleep and ability to focus. If we struggle with low mood or poor energy ...