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Self Care at This Time: Why It Is Not a Luxury
In a busy life full of work, family and social obligations, personal time is often the first thing to be sacrificed. Many people even feel that taking deliberate space for themselves is somehow selfish. The opposite is true. People who regularly set aside time for themselves tend to be more balanced, more patient and more capable, both professionally and personally, over the long run. How to create more intentional time for yourself: Block time for yourself in your calendar t

Nicolas Piccolo-Leeser
May 71 min read


Practising Self-Care During the Festive Season
The Christmas season is often portrayed as a time of peace and reflection. In reality, many people experience the weeks leading up to the holidays as particularly intense. The days are short, schedules are full, and the desire to create perfect celebrations creates real emotional pressure. With gifts to organise, year-end deadlines to meet and social commitments to manage, very little space remains for personal wellbeing. This contrast between the idyllic image of the festive

Nicolas Piccolo-Leeser
Dec 7, 20251 min read


Understanding and Overcoming the November Blues
Shorter days, less light and dropping temperatures: November often carries a heavy atmosphere. The so-called November blues is not a myth, but a common seasonal low that can affect our mental wellbeing. It is a mild form of seasonal low mood marked by low energy, irritability, tiredness and emotional flatness. Causes include lack of daylight, hormonal shifts and reduced social interaction. Strategies to beat the November blues: Get daylight: walks in the morning or a daylight

Nicolas Piccolo-Leeser
Nov 21, 20251 min read


Everyday Mindfulness: Small Practices, Big ImpactIntroduction: 🧘♀️🌼🧠Mindfulness is a term increasingly used in media and healthcare – but what does it actually mean? Practising mindfulness mean
Everyday Mindfulness: Small Practices, Big Impact Introduction: 🧘♀️🌼🧠 Mindfulness is a term increasingly used in media and...

Nicolas Piccolo-Leeser
Jun 13, 20252 min read
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