All Health and wellbeing articles – Page 17
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ArticleIsolation can’t stop us connecting
Coronavirus, the biggest party-pooper of them all, has swept across the world and changed society as we know it, separating us from one another. Here are some ways to counter that…
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ArticleHold tight – or let go
In a letter sent from Portugal to Sir Francis Walsingham, in 1587, Sir Francis Drake memorably wrote, “There must be a beginning of any great matter, but the continuing unto the end, until it be thoroughly finished yields the true glory.”
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ArticleMy husband's depression affected us both
We’ve often heard from people living with depression, but what is it like for those who love and care for them? Catriona Futter shares her experience of trying to support her husband
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ArticleMake a spring resolution
This is a good time to ask some serious questions, says Penelope Wilcock
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ArticleWhen Christmas hurts
For many people Christmas can be a difficult time of year. Gillian Phillips reflects on her own experience and how the true message of Christmas offers hope and healing
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ArticleHow to be content in all situations
St Paul learned the secret of contentment and we can too, says Liz Carter
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ArticleCan you be just too lovely?
Being kind and serving others are foundational to Christian living, but we can take it too far, warns Sarah Phillips
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ArticleLiving with a life-limiting illness
Ruth van den Broek was diagnosed with the degenerative disease cystic fibrosis (CF) as a baby and grew up knowing she would not live to a ripe old age. Now in the ‘twilight years’ of her late twenties, she tells Sharon Barnard why she is able to look to the future with hope
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ArticleBe a force for good
Penelope Wilcock suggests we take inspiration from monastic traditions and learn to speak and listen wisely
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ArticleConnect with the seasons
Build rest into your life by following the ancient seasonal rhythms of the year, says Kate Waterman ...
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ArticleHow to deal with disappointment
Claire Musters explains why we need to work through our disappointments and shares what has helped her through some testing times
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ArticleWhat's robbing you of your peace?
Jennifer Rees Larcombe identifies what robs us of peace as "morbids". She explains how to recognise them and send them packing!
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ArticleI discovered I was a food addict
Read Hilary Browne's story of compulsive overeating and how she broke free ...
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ArticleA horse changed my life
Hazel Southam explains how a horse called Duke was able to bring her comfort and hope during the most stressful year of her life ...
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ArticleCoping with no work
Miriam Dann explains the sobering experience that being unemployed had on her and how she changed how she saw herself and others as a result ...
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ArticleThe Banana Trap
Susan Williams considers the challenge of change and why we are so often resistant even when things are going wrong ...
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ArticleWhat is perfectionism?
Rev Will van der Hart discusses the basis of perfectionism showing it is a male as well as a female issue and how grace is the only antidote ....
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ArticleTaking on too much?
Sue Williams discusses the difficulties of saying "No" as Christians but the importance of setting boundaries for everyone's best interests ...
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ArticleFilled with shame
Carol Bostock reports on her shame of weighing 26 stone, taking drastic surgical measures to lose weight and how she found real healing beyond this
