Why Intrusive Thoughts Are Like Beachballs
Learn about intrusive thoughts with the beach ball metaphor. Accept, hold lightly, and reduce their impact for greater mental clarity.
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Sarah Cosway
Nov 57 min read
Ever Walked Into a Room and Forgotten Why?
Struggling to remember why you entered a room? Learn about the Doorway Effect and tips to improve memory and focus.
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Sarah Cosway
Oct 137 min read
Is Misophonia a Hidden Condition Millions of Us Are Overlooking?
Uncover the realities of misophonia: triggers, emotional challenges, and coping strategies. Learn how to better understand and support those
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Sarah Cosway
Sep 209 min read
Quiet Your Mind Quickly: Cognitive Shuffling for Better Sleep
Cognitive Shuffling might be the sleep strategy you've been missing—calm your mind and sleep better with this simple technique.
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Sarah Cosway
Aug 318 min read
Brain Betrayal: The Dark Truth About Ultra-Processed Foods
Discover how ultra-processed food addiction hijacks the brain, the science behind it, and what experts say about overcoming this challenge.
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Sarah Cosway
Aug 248 min read
Ultra-Processed Foods: A Hidden Threat To Mental Health
Uncover how ultra-processed foods may fuel addiction and impact mental health, based on expert insights from the Food Addiction Consensus Co
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Sarah Cosway
Aug 169 min read
Mind-Altering Munchies? The Sinister Side Of Ultra-Processed Foods
Uncover the hidden dangers of ultra-processed foods. Learn why some need abstinence, not moderation. Expert views on food addiction.
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Sarah Cosway
Aug 68 min read
Are We Falling Prey To The Ultra-Processed Food Trap? Big Tobacco's Devastating New Playbook
Discover how Big Tobacco's tactics shape the ultra-processed food industry, fueling addiction and health crises.
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Sarah Cosway
Jul 295 min read
Are We Addicted to Junk? Truths You Need to Know About Ultra-Processed Foods.
Discover the hidden dangers of ultra-processed food addiction. Experts reveal shocking truths about junk food's impact on health and well-be
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Sarah Cosway
Jun 296 min read
That’s What Life Is; It’s Just a Bunch of Moments…Right!
Uncover the beauty in everyday moments by practicing mindfulness and intention. Read how a simple detour transformed an ordinary day.
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Sarah Cosway
Jun 2313 min read
Empower Your Menopause Transition: How Mind As Medicine can Transform Symptom Management
Navigating Menopause: New NICE Guidelines, CBT's Role, and Mind-Body Connections. Empower your journey with informed choices and mindset.
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Sarah Cosway
Jun 169 min read
Why Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone is Scary but Essential for Growth
Stepping out of your comfort zone fuels growth. Embrace discomfort to unlock personal potential and a more fulfilling life.
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Sarah Cosway
Jun 88 min read
Why We Feel Other People’s Fear: Exploring Vicarious Anxiety and Stress
Why do we absorb other people's stress and anxiety? Learn about vicarious anxiety and how it impacts our mental health.
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Sarah Cosway
Jun 18 min read
Ditch Perfect and Embrace Imperfection: Empowering Yourself to Overcome Perfectionism
Unveiling Perfectionism: Exploring Its Impact on Your Mental Health and Wellbeing Does your mind ever tell you the story that nothing you...
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Sarah Cosway
May 259 min read
Hope is Fuel, Resilience is the Engine: Navigating Through Life’s Challenges When Shadows Loom Over a Seemingly Endless Road
"I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he...
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Sarah Cosway
May 118 min read
Sleepless & Sweaty? Understanding the Link Between Menopause & Insomnia
As I write this I’m currently a couple of months into a bout of insomnia, which is kind of ironic given that I recently attended a...
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Sarah Cosway
Mar 166 min read
Past Experiences Don't Have to Haunt Us: Understanding Traumatic Memories through the Linen Cupboard Metaphor.
Sometimes we may find that memories of distressing experiences can linger and, in doing so, continue causing us distress long after the...
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Sarah Cosway
Mar 911 min read
Beyond Approval: Embracing Authenticity & Overcoming People-Pleasing in a World Where Validation Is King
Unveiling the Perils of People-Pleasing: Navigating Life's Pressures in Pursuit of Authenticity Do you find yourself agreeing to take on...
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Sarah Cosway
Mar 211 min read
Starting Therapy? Here's What to Expect.
Following on from previous posts which busted common myths about therapy and discussed finding the right therapist for you, I thought it...
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Sarah Cosway
Feb 246 min read
Walking New Paths: A Metaphor for Shaping the Mind
The Brain as a Landscape: Exploring Change Through Metaphor Picture a rambler who regularly walks a well-trodden path through the woods....
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Sarah Cosway
Feb 178 min read
Imposter Syndrome: Why Even Successful People Feel Like Frauds
Have you ever felt like a fraud in your own successes? Perhaps you were sitting in a room full of accomplished individuals and were...
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Sarah Cosway
Feb 1010 min read
Tiny Triumphs, Big Impact: The Significance of Celebrating the Little Things to Drive Personal and Professional Growth
Introduction: The Significance of Celebrating Small Wins I have been interested in the work of BJ Fogg for some time. He is a scientist...
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Sarah Cosway
Feb 314 min read
The Silent Struggle: Understanding and Managing Mental Load
Lots of us can probably relate to feeling that our lives are like some sort of circus act, with us in the middle of the ring spinning...
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Sarah Cosway
Mar 7, 20236 min read
Finding the Right Therapist for Your Mental Health Needs: Top 10 Tips for Choosing the Perfect Fit
Following on from a recent post which busted common myths about therapy, I thought it might be helpful to write about finding the right...
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