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The hidden cost of 'keeping the peace': Why Taylor Swift’s quiet shifts are your roadmap to boundaries
For many of us, we find ourselves caught in the trap of overthinking EVERY little thing and feeling the constant, exhausting pressure to keep the peace. Few people have felt the pressure of external expectations more than Taylor Swift and if her recent years have taught us something - it's about having the courage to reclaim your own life.

Lucy Okell
Nov 13 min read
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The Myth of the Pair: What Selling Single Shoes Teaches Us About Our Imperfect Selves
Societal pressure wants us to appear as a 'perfect pair', but what can this article around selling single shoes help us acknowledge about our imperfect selves?

Lucy Okell
Sep 302 min read
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If I could start my anxiety healing journey again: 3 truths I'd tell myself
Around 8 years ago, my life as I knew it was completely flipped and I was forced into what I can only describe as emptiness - a never...

Lucy Okell
Aug 214 min read
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"Women loose their lives to bring life into this world" - How can we better support mums through postnatal depression?
Last year, over 85,000 women in the UK were diagnosed with postnatal depression. How can we do better to support mums and their mental health?

Lucy Okell
Jul 243 min read
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The epidemic of stress in the UK and the quiet habit that's keeping us there
A staggering 5 million people in the UK are experiencing chronic stress. What's keeping us stuck? What are we doing, or not doing, to help our mind and body to release some of the weight?

Lucy Okell
Jun 83 min read
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Mental Health Awareness Week: Mistaking someone else's mood as a measure of your worth
For a long time, I was deeply affected by other people’s tone of voice. A sigh, a sharp word, a change in energy - I felt it and I automatically reacted in the only way I knew how to. By feeling as though it was my fault, even if it wasn't directed at me.

Lucy Okell
May 142 min read
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What Jamie Laing's ultra-marathon teaches us about our mental health
Jamie's resilience, determination and both physical and mental strength have inspired us all and brought about some powerful lessons.

Lucy Okell
Mar 232 min read
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Reclaiming Your Worth: Letting Go of Society’s Expectations
The burden of society's pressures can often feel overwhelming. Let's talk about breaking free and redefining success on your own terms.

Lucy Okell
Mar 83 min read
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Embracing Life's Transitions: How Molly-Mae's Documentary Shows Us We’re Not Alone in Change
Using the themes in Behind It All, here's how you can learn to embrace change in your life, rather than fear it.

Lucy Okell
Jan 213 min read
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How therapy helped Simone Biles moved through mental block to world's best gymnast - the techniques we could all benefit from
How did therapy help Simone get through the 'twisties' and come out the other side stronger than ever? And what can we all learn from this?

Lucy Okell
Aug 9, 20245 min read
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"Your life is only ever as fulfilling as your relationships": 10 steps to help nurture your connection with yourself and others
At the core of living a fulfilling life are the relationships we cultivate, especially the one we have with ourselves.

Lucy Okell
May 29, 20245 min read
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What is anxiety and why do I feel this way? Let's explore the biology, common and not so common symptoms...
Anxiety can feel so debilitating and because we all cope with it in different ways, it can be very hard to understand what's 'normal'.

Lucy Okell
May 1, 20243 min read
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Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): Strategies to improve symptoms and feel better this winter
As I'm writing this I'm aware that the British weather is not playing ball this year and it could well be bright sunshine tomorrow. But...

Lucy Okell
Oct 12, 20233 min read
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Unlocking wellness at your fingertips: The benefits of online therapy
With increasing demands and anxiety around our finances, relationships, career's and social commitments, taking care of our mental health...

Lucy Okell
Sep 20, 20232 min read
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4 ways of coping with change and building resilience
Here are four healthy ways to feel more confident coping with change and building resilience.

Lucy Okell
Sep 4, 20233 min read
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Meditation, but make it less airy-fairy - here's your simple guide to getting started
Ask anyone whether they meditate and I bet the majority will say 'I've tried it, but it's not for me' or 'it didn't work so I gave up' -...

Lucy Okell
Aug 2, 20234 min read
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Cold water therapy: How to ease your anxiety one splash at a time
While more traditional methods like talking therapy and medication play a vital role, there's one simple and natural solution that often...

Lucy Okell
Jun 22, 20232 min read
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6 tips to help you find the right therapist
Here are some essential considerations and practical tips to help you find the perfect therapist for you

Lucy Okell
May 31, 20233 min read
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Why you should stop worrying about whether you're making the right decisions and try this instead...
I always like to pull inspiration from whatever feels relevant to me and something I would like to read/get support with myself. After...

Lucy Okell
May 17, 20233 min read
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6 simple ways to avoid procrastinating and boost motivation levels
So many students and elderly people alike are coming to me saying that they have no motivation and just can't seem to do the things they...

Lucy Okell
May 3, 20233 min read
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