Twelve Days of Mental Fitmas

12 Mental Health Boosting Strategies to help you thrive over Christmas (and beyond!)

ChristmasTess Browne29 November 2023Christmas, Self-Care

Strategies you can intentionally do to protect your psychological health and minimise the impact of sleep deprivation during the postpartum period.

SleepTess Browne18 May 2021sleep, Self-Care, Postpartum, Pregnancy

Sleep Better: Evidence-Based Strategies to Improve Sleep

In this article I share scientifically backed information and actionable strategies which, if done regularly and consistently, will improve both quality and quantity of your sleep. Thus, resulting in a wealth of physical, mental and social benefits.

SleepTess Browne25 April 2021sleep, Self-Care

Why Can’t I Sleep? Understanding Sleep Struggles

It is often our negative thoughts about sleep, in addition to certain behaviours we do to try to address the problem, which are responsible for 𝘮𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 sleep difficulties, and can contribute to sleep disorders, such as insomnia.

SleepTess Browne31 March 2021sleep, Self-Care

5 Common Myths About Self-Care

The biggest resistance piece I hear from people in therapy sessions, particularly mothers, is that self-care is selfish. In this article I want to address a few common misconceptions or myths about self-care and reiterate to you the importance of a regular, consistent self-care practice.

Self-CareTess Browne10 February 2021Self-Care

Value-Based Self-Care: What it is and Why you need it

Value-based self-care is what it says it is; self-care based on your values. There’s an abundance of data which shows that out emotional health is optimum when the actions we choose to exert our time and energy on are aligned with our values. Try this simple three-step process to help you identify the self-care practices which are most aligned with your values.

Self-CareTess Browne27 January 2021Self-Care, values

Self-Care Matters Because You Matter

5 reasons why regular, consistent self-care is a necessity not a luxury

Self-CareTess Browne13 January 2021Self-Care

Christmas During a Pandemic: How to Cope with Disappointment, Loss and Sadness

As we move towards the holiday season, the loss of meaningful physical connection this year may result in distressing feelings of grief and sadness. Learn how to cope with these feelings and find joy this Christmas.

ChristmasTess Browne16 December 2020Self-Care, Christmas, COVID-19, loss, grief

Christmas: The Season of Anxiety

Christmas and the New Year can be a joyous time for many. But for others, it can bring up feelings of sadness, overwhelm and anxiety. Learn some strategies to help you cope during the festive season.

ChristmasTess Browne9 December 2020Self-Care, Christmas, Anxiety