by Christopher Paul Jones | 13th December 2024 | anxiety, fear, Metal health, phobia, stress
Glossophobia (fear of public speaking) is often named one of the most common phobias, ranking above heights, spiders, and even death. It impacts approximately 23% of people, with 57% of women being affected compared to 39% of men. Whether it’s presenting to a room...
by Christopher Paul Jones | 30th November 2024 | anxiety, Metal health, stress
For many, the idea of travel sparks excitement and adventure. However, for those dealing with trauma-related anxiety, it can feel overwhelming—even paralysing. The holiday season, in particular, brings unique pressures, as the need to travel and connect with friends...
by Christopher Paul Jones | 31st October 2024 | anxiety, fear, over thinking, phobia, stress
As the evenings draw in, the allure of cosy, softly lit rooms grows; however, for some, so does the unease from darker streets and eerie silhouettes. Nyctophobia is a prevalent anxiety that can disrupt the lives of many, limiting their ability to enjoy the...
by Christopher Paul Jones | 20th September 2024 | anxiety, fear, stress
Terrorism is designed to instil fear on many levels, impacting not only those directly affected by an attack but also the wider public, whose perceptions are shaped by images and stories broadcast across the globe. In many countries, the odds of being a victim of...
by Christopher Paul Jones | 26th August 2024 | anxiety, confidence, fear, Metal health, stress
All-or-nothing thinking is a cognitive distortion in which we perceive our performance in extreme binaries with no middle ground at all; it is either complete success or total failure. It limits our ability to enjoy life by creating a persistent dread of future...
by Christopher Paul Jones | 2nd November 2021 | stress
Today is National Stress Awareness Day and today I wanted to give you 3 steps to follow, to reduce your stress both quickly, and in the long term. If you have ever experienced stress you will know that it can lead to all kinds of emotions and health problems. We can...