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With increasing awareness around mental wellbeing, many people are looking for practical, evidence-informed ways to support their mental health in everyday life. Insights from Jay Shetty — a former Vedic monk and host of the On Purpose podcast — highlight simple yet impactful habits that can be integrated into daily routines. 1. Practise self-acknowledgement We often direct gratitude outward, but rarely towards ourselves. Taking a moment each day to acknowledge your own efforts — whether...

Emotions are a core part of being human — yet they’re surprisingly complex. Rather than experiencing one clear feeling at a time, most of us experience a mix of emotions that can shift quickly depending on the situation. Understanding how emotions work can help you manage them more effectively and support your overall wellbeing. What are emotions? Emotions are complex psychological states that influence how we think, feel and behave. Some theories suggest that all emotions stem from a small...

When anxiety builds, your breathing often changes without you noticing. It can become fast, shallow and centred in the chest — a pattern known as thoracic breathing. This type of breathing can actually increase feelings of stress, creating a cycle where anxiety fuels your breathing, and your breathing fuels your anxiety. The good news? By consciously adjusting your breath, you can influence your nervous system and help your body return to a calmer state. Why breathing matters for anxiety...