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Coping with Financial Stress at Christmas

Everyday Psychology | Posted by Alannagh Kelly | December 1 2016 |

Christmas can be a source of stress for many of us, for lots of different reasons. Increasing demands on our finances can be a big stress inducer. It can seem as though the moment the Halloween decorations have been taken down, we find ourselves surrounded by advertisements and messages pressuring us to start spending – […]

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Family Conflict over the Christmas Holidays

Everyday Psychology | Posted by Alannagh Kelly | December 1 2016 |

With the festive period fast approaching, many people will be getting ready for all the celebrations and spending time with people you don’t get to see often. For some, spending time with family brings happiness and serenity, however for others, not so much. Sadly, you might need to start practising your conflict resolution skills this […]

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How sugar affects our mental health

Everyday Psychology | Posted by Alannagh Kelly | November 4 2016 | | Tags: , , ,

With Halloween just behind us and Christmas on the way, many of us will find ourselves tempted by sugary treats. We all know that restricting our sugar intake is good for physical health, but what about mental health? Here, we take a look at the effects it has on your brain and the consequences for […]

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Halloween – Unveiling Your Personal Masks

Everyday Psychology | Posted by Alannagh Kelly | October 28 2016 | | Tags:

Halloween is upon us! It’s a fun time to dress up as someone else and wear a mask to be a different person. However, for some people, it can often feel as though they are wearing personal masks in their everyday lives; their professional masks in work, their social masks with their friends and loved […]

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