Holding Steady When the World Feels Heavy: Finding Grounding Within
Nakia Lucas-Culverwell Nakia Lucas-Culverwell

Holding Steady When the World Feels Heavy: Finding Grounding Within

April 2026

This April, as life continues to feel uncertain, it is natural to notice moments of anxiety, overwhelm, or quiet disconnection in response to global events. This article gently explores these feelings, reminding us that they are a normal part of our shared humanity. It offers ways to care for your wellbeing; setting boundaries with media, reconnecting with what you can control, spending time in nature, and engaging in small, creative acts. Therapy is also highlighted as a supportive space to process emotions, find perspective, and nurture hope. Even amidst uncertainty, there are moments of calm, connection, and reflection that can help us feel grounded and resilient.

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Spring Isn’t Always Sunshine
Nakia Lucas-Culverwell Nakia Lucas-Culverwell

Spring Isn’t Always Sunshine

March 2026

March and spring in the UK often signal longer days, blooming flowers, and cultural messages of renewal. Yet for many, this season can bring fatigue, low mood, or anxiety, linked to shifts in daylight, disrupted circadian rhythms, and minor sleep changes like British Summer Time. Social expectations—around productivity, reinvention, and comparison—can intensify stress, while events like International Women’s Day highlight additional responsibilities, especially for women. Psychological research emphasis small, sustainable actions and flexibility over dramatic change. Recognising that seasonal adjustment varies by individual allows patience, self-compassion, and gradual emotional growth to replace pressure for instant transformation.

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Lonely in the Age of Connection
Nakia Lucas-Culverwell Nakia Lucas-Culverwell

Lonely in the Age of Connection

February 2026

In a world where we are more digitally connected than ever, loneliness is quietly becoming one of the greatest public health challenges of our time. Affecting both young people and adults, loneliness is not a personal failure, but a deeply human signal that we need meaningful connection. With rising statistics across the UK and growing awareness of its impact on both physical and mental health, this month’s article explores what loneliness really is, why it matters, and how small, compassionate actions can make a powerful difference. Through awareness, kindness, and steady connection, we can begin to address this modern epidemic together.

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Break the mould
Nakia Lucas-Culverwell Nakia Lucas-Culverwell

Break the mould

January 2026

Breaking the Mould explores why New Year’s resolutions are made in January, and comes with a splash of history, bucket of psychological reasons and some empirically backed strategies to help create lasting change.

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Seasonally Saturated
Nakia Lucas-Culverwell Nakia Lucas-Culverwell

Seasonally Saturated

December 2025

Seasonally Saturated explores the emotional impact of December, from festive pressure to winter stress. This blog offers gentle guidance and reassurance, reminding you that it is okay to slow down and put your wellbeing first.

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