Balanced People Blogs
At Balanced People we believe in being open about what we do. As part of that we publish regular, helpful Blog posts about looking after your mental wellbeing, CBT and counselling, and anything else we can think of that might be useful!
Blogs
Sam, I’ve read that more men than women take their own lives. Why is that?
Sam, I’ve read that more men than women take their own lives and that death by suicide is the single biggest killer in men under the age of 35. Why is that?
Stop catastrophising – basic skills to help you manage anxiety
One of the worst parts of anxiety is the constant fear of "what if-ism". Being able to rationalise our thoughts is a cornerstone of managing our...
Managing Anxiety – Don’t procrastinate, motivate!
This resource will look at how not procrastinating is an effective way to help manage anxiety.
Weekly Wellbeing Planner
In order to manage our wellbeing we can PLAN ahead. If we know we have difficult things or events coming up in the near future, we can take time...
Can CBT help with Anxiety?
The short answer is YES! CBT is one of the most well-researched and effective treatments for anxiety disorders. CBT is a type of talk therapy that can help you manage your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. It is based on the idea that our thoughts, feelings, and behaviours are all interconnected.
Christmas is coming and lots of people are getting really excited but I really don’t enjoy Christmas.
"Christmas is coming and lots of people are getting really excited but to be honest I really don’t enjoy Christmas. I don’t have happy memories of...
How can counselling help me?
Sometimes there maybe issues that we struggle to think rationally about that then have a negative impact on our mental health. Counselling is an umbrella term for what are known as ‘talking therapies’, where people are able to discuss their problems in a safe environment.
Monthly Wellbeing Review
Part of managing our mental wellbeing is being able to reflect on what's happened recently. The things (good and bad) that have happened, how they...
The worst workplace practices for mental wellbeing
We all know that mental wellbeing is essential for a happy and productive workforce, and lots of companies look as to how they can help support employee mental health. Unfortunately, this often means putting on a yoga day or providing cake on Friday.
What to expect from therapy
If you’ve decided to seek therapy (or counselling) then well done. It can be a great way to improve your mental health and well-being and is nothing to be ashamed of.