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The magic of Marie Kondo: why decluttering is good for your mental health

by Nic Jonesupdated on February 17, 2019January 13, 2019 2 Comments on The magic of Marie Kondo: why decluttering is good for your mental health

Tidying up isn’t just a Netflix-inspired trend: decluttering can improve your mental health, too.

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I deleted Instagram and felt happier after a week. Go figure

by Nic Jonesupdated on February 17, 2019January 6, 2019 8 Comments on I deleted Instagram and felt happier after a week. Go figure

After just a week, the benefits of deleting social media are already making themselves known. Maybe it’s time to leave Instagram behind.

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Is there a link between gluten and anxiety?

by Nic Jonesupdated on February 17, 2019December 20, 2018 1 Comment on Is there a link between gluten and anxiety?

I always thought bread was good for my mental health – but turns out there could be a link between gluten and anxiety.

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Rise and shine: tips for Seasonal Affective Disorder

by Nic Joneson November 7, 2018November 7, 2018 1 Comment on Rise and shine: tips for Seasonal Affective Disorder

As the clocks go back, are you feeling battered by SAD? Here’s some tips for Seasonal Affective Disorder busting to get you going.

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Are you okay?

by Nic Joneson October 10, 2018October 10, 2018 4 Comments on Are you okay?

Given how difficult asking for mental health help is, these three little words could be the push somebody needs to get on the road to recovery.

dealing with anxiety
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Asking for mental health help

by Nic Jonesupdated on February 17, 2019October 7, 2018 1 Comment on Asking for mental health help

Asking for mental health help isn’t easy. But even if you feel like you don’t deserve help for your mental health problem, nothing could be further from the truth.

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In defence of crying

by Nic Joneson September 23, 2018September 23, 2018 1 Comment on In defence of crying

Crying gets a bad rap. But if it helps you feel better, who really cares?

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5 things I’ve read this week that brought me joy

by Nic Joneson September 16, 2018September 16, 2018 Leave a Comment on 5 things I’ve read this week that brought me joy

In a world of miserable content, seeking out things to read that make you smile is a must-do activity. Here’s 5 of mine.

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Suicide: the great mental health taboo

by Nic Joneson September 9, 2018September 9, 2018 1 Comment on Suicide: the great mental health taboo

For all the strides we’ve made in the mental health conversation, suicide (and feeling suicidal) still remains the great taboo.

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Why most things (probably) won’t make you happy

by Nic Joneson September 2, 2018September 2, 2018 11 Comments on Why most things (probably) won’t make you happy

I’m not a minimalist or even particularly tidy – but does the path to happiness begin with getting rid?

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  • us: *buys flat in london*
economy: *crashes*
everyone: london is over. the city is dead. let’s all move to the coast and work remote-
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on a sincere note, fucking thrilled that we’re finally in. been a bumpy old road (shoutout global pandemic and lockdown) but the keys are ours and my inner interior designer is raring to go. also shoutout to my wonderful ma and dear departed dad for having the good sense to insure his life before he popped his clogs; yes i do work hard, yes i do save, and yes i do limit how much avocado toast i buy, but so do most people. the cold hard reality is this was only possible because of his good financial planning and poor prostate health. paps, hope you approve.
  • > finsbury park
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#cornwall #stagnes
  • happy birthday my love. you are, quite simply, the fucking best.
  • everything changes but missing you
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@sophloujones and i smiling at 
@jonesanne6 somewhere behind the 📸
  • miss you, world 🌏
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#cuba #trinidad #playalarga #travel
  • last time i spent THIS many hours running around my mum’s village, i was suicidal. so all things considered, life under lockdown still trumps that particular blue period. just posted some new musings on this funny little realisation on the blog, link in bio. have a read ⬆️ and on the subject of running: swipe for a sweaty surprise ➡️ #lifeunderlockdown #mentalhealth #suicideprevention #runningformylife
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