ACT for life

19/01/2018

A lovely article on a very simple, yet effective way to feel good:

Hugging is known to lower levels of stress hormones like cortisol -- research suggests it offers many other health benefits.

15/10/2017

“There’s no time when parental stress doesn’t affect a child..........And it may affect a child's developing brain all the way to the genes”

This is a fantastic article covering some of the science behind parental stress and how it can 'turn off' some of the good genes in our children while "turning on" some of the bad ones. Good news is, effective stress management can reduce the developmental impacts and even reverse them.

Whether in utero or in the household, parental stress can damage a kid, from the genes up.

10/10/2017

Mums, let’s celebrate achieving all that we do, each day, everyday, as being a parent is without a doubt, one of the hardest jobs known to mankind. As today marks World Mental Health Day I want to open up the conversation and talk about how challenging being a Mum can sometimes be. Act for life is a new service in Dubai to support mums (and dads) to be the best version of themselves they can be. By teaching new ways of dealing with the stresses and strains of parenthood (and life) you will learn to be more connected to yourself, your children and your family. This is so vitally important not just for your own well-being but for the health and development of your children. For more information contact: www.actforlife.ae

10/10/2017

10/10/2017

Great TED talk about how we should be looking after our mental health as much as our physical health.

https://www.ted.com/talks/guy_winch_the_case_for_emotional_hygiene?utm_campaign=tedspread--b&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=tedcomshare

We'll go to the doctor when we feel flu-ish or a nagging pain. So why don’t we see a health professional when we feel emotional pain: guilt, loss, loneliness? Too many of us deal with common psychological-health issues on our own, says Guy Winch. But we don’t have to. He makes a compelling case to p...