Brendan Street

Oct 8, 2024 | saga.co.uk | Brendan Street

Recent research has revealed 20.6 million people in the UK suffer from insomnia and sleep deprivation. If that includes you, the chances are you've tried all the usual ways to get to sleep. However, if chamomile tea and lavender drops aren't quite doing the trick, don't despair. One of our more surprising sleep tips may lull you into a slumber instead. Most of the tactics don't require any special remedies or products and they’re simple to do.

Jan 6, 2024 | womanandhome.com | Ali Horsfall |Faye M Smith |Grace Walsh |Brendan Street

Knowing how to boost your mood in the less favourable seasons of the year can be the difference between thriving in winter and feeling low until the summer. If you're feeling low right now, you're not alone. Thanks to the unsettling run of events last year that provoked feelings of worry, anxiety, and sadness, and the harsher weather and darker days that come with the new year, it's not surprising many people are feeling more than a little off right now. But the good news?

Jan 6, 2024 | inkl.com | Brendan Street

Learning how to be happier, whatever the time of year, comes from the ability to navigate life, says psychotherapist Owen O’Kane. "We can’t control what happens to us, but we can control how we respond and, even in difficult times, we can salvage something and still find contentment." Finding this balance is not only key for living a contented life, but also for staying healthy.