Wellbeing is most usefully thought of as a dynamic process that gives people a sense of how their lives are going, through the interaction between their circumstances, activities and their psychological resources or ‘mental capital’. Because of this dynamic nature, high levels of wellbeing mean that we are more able to respond to difficult circumstances,…

The mind and the body are not separate; what affects one, affects the other. If your mouth waters at the thought of your favourite food, you’re experiencing the mind-body connection. If you’ve ever felt the butterflies in the pit of your stomach, you’ve felt how your thoughts affect the functioning of your intestines. Our thoughts,…

Evidence suggests that there are five steps we can all take to improve our mental wellbeing. If you give them a try, you may feel happier, more positive and able to get the most from life. What is mental wellbeing? Sarah Stewart-Brown, professor of public health at the University of Warwick and a wellbeing expert,…

I’ve been at home for the last week with old school flu. I’m now fed up and trying not to be cranky. I’ve haven’t been able to practice yoga, I’ve had to cancel my classes this week and haven’t been able to get outside or spend any time with friends. Determined to do something yesterday…