A Clinical Perspective on Busyness, Emotional Avoidance, and Psychological OverloadMany people notice a consistent pattern in their daily lives: they remain focused, productive, and “fine” throughout the day—but as soon as things slow down, anxiety begins to rise.This may present as: A sudden sense of unease when sitting still Difficulty relaxing without distraction A need…
If December is the ‘season to be jolly’, January is the season to be depressed. Hot on the heels of the ‘most wonderful time of the year’ is the most emotionally and psychologically challenging. At The Harley Psychology & Therapy Group requests for therapy triple in January with people feeling more depressed and anxious than…
Everyday life for an allergy parent is as stressful as leading the way through a minefield. Meals, playdates, school trips, parties: every one of those childhood staples that other families sail through, with nothing to fear, are a different matter altogether for allergy families. They come with an undercurrent of stress, or fear, or exhaustion,…
The UK’s Mental Health Awareness Week runs from 12 -18 May this year, and it’s a time for reflection, understanding, and open conversations. This year, let’s shine a spotlight on something we don’t talk about nearly enough: treating our mental health with the same care and attention we give to physical health. When you catch…
Valentine’s Day can stir up a range of emotions. For some, it is a joyful celebration, while for others, it can bring up feelings of loneliness, pressure, and self-doubt. If you fall into the latter category and you dread the approach of the ‘love-fest’, for whatever reason, we recommend you try an alternative Valentine’s Day…
Whether at work or in our personal lives, our confidence and self-assuredness help to make sure we are striving to be the best we can be. While too much confidence can be a challenge, too little can impact many aspects of your life, including your mental health. So, how can you work to improve your…
One of the main sources of stress and anxiety is poor time management. Here are 7 basic skills to improve your productivity: 1. Get started Obvious maybe, but a common problem is finding the motivation to get started. Research has shown that one of the main differences between good students and average students is their…
Stress, like all emotions serves an evolutionary function, that is, it is in essence something adaptive, something designed by nature to enhance our life. In the right measure stress is a motivator, it primes us to prepare, stress heightens our senses and awareness to optimise our performance. Without stress we would be consistently under prepared,…
How to Deal with Stress 1. Identify the Source First look at external factors. Our lives should be filled with a balance of things that we ‘should’ do and things that we ‘want’ to do. When this balance is upset the result is stress, anxiety and often depression. So assess your current commitments and responsibilities…
The work place is one of the most common places to experience high levels of stress and anxiety. It is unclear why this is exactly but it is likely to be a combination of the fact that our quality of life is largely dependent upon our financial security and much of our waking lives are…
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