
JOURNAL
A COLLECTION OF WORDS AND THOUGHTS TO INSPIRE

top five books for mens mental health in 2023
Looking to explore the depths of mental health and gain valuable insights? We've curated a list of top five books that are essential reads for men, offering profound perspectives and shedding light on this important topic. Check out these thought-provoking titles…

mental health in the workplace
Prioritising the mental health of employees is crucial for the overall well-being of any organisation. Employers who prioritise their staff's mental health are likely to see an increase in productivity, better team morale, and reduced absenteeism.
We have invited the wonderful restaurant Summerhouse Cornwall to talk to us about how they are building a healthy workplace to encourage worker wellbeing, and how they think it is impacting their business.

top 2023 podcasts about mental health
Mental health podcasts are a great resource for those who may not have access to mental health services, as they offer free and accessible guidance to listeners. Moreover, they create a sense of community and a safe space for individuals to share their experiences and feel less alone in their struggles.
Find five podcasts that reflect mental health and offer a wealth of information and advice on how to improve your mental health, reduce stress levels, and live a more balanced and fulfilling life.

What are essential oils, and how do they work for your Mental Health?
We have invited Emma Skilton, an independent consultant and wellbeing coach to discover how essential oils can support our mental health.
Essential oils are used in aromatherapy to enhance psychological and physical wellbeing. Many of the oils have been shown to be effective in relieving stress and elevating mood. Neal's Yard Remedies formulation team have used their knowledge of the benefits of the different essential oils to create blends to enhance our wellbeing.

five books to inspire women empowerment
International Women's Day is celebrated on March 8 every year to recognise the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women worldwide. In this journal post, we discuss five of the best books for women's empowerment that will inspire your mind, body and soul.

food for the brain
Wholesome World creator, Freyja Hanstein shares her dedicated research into how our diet can help enhance our general and physical help with a focus on the brain-gut connection.
Here you will find authorised research surrounding brain health and recipes to support your brain function and immune system.

Hot Cold Happy at Water & Stone Wild Spa
Discover the physical and mental health benefits of cold and hot water immersion with Water & Stone Wild Spa in Cornwall.

The importance of intentions
It's the start of a New Year and the pressure to be setting goals, eradicating 'bad habits' and making big changes can feel empowering to some, but also debilitating to others.
Find out what ‘intentions’ are and how you can set them to create a positive mindset for the year ahead.

the healing power of compassion
This post is inspired by Dr Rangan Chatterjee, a long-term advocate for compassion and it’s powerful effects on our health and longevity. He speaks to Palliative Care consultant Dr Julian Abel about his insight on social relationships and long term health care, focussing on compassion.

tips for coping at christmas
The festivities can often be a trigger for painful memories of trauma and loss. Here at the Hive we have some coping mechanisms that could help you find the next few weeks a little more bearable…

books to help you reconnect with nature
Find a handful of our favourite reads that help you reconnect with nature in different ways. From understanding how tree’s communicate to embarking on adventures of a lifetime, your winter reading is here for the taking.

Exercise for your Mental Health - Why I’m Mentally Stronger
Personal trainer, Nicky Taylor, discusses how exercise has effected her mental health, improving both her mindset and physical strength.

How cold water swimming changed my life
Positive Life Coach Tracy Acock gives a personal account on how Cold Water Swimming has changed her life in many ways, and how it can benefit your overall mental health.

How understanding hormones can empower your mental health
Would learning to live in alignment with our hormones improve our mental health? I think it would.

5 tips to help sleep better at night
Are you struggling to sleep? It’s a common problem and the reasons why tend to differ. A lack of sleep can be a serious issue and for a lot of people, it can have damaging effects. You may have never had an issue with getting a good night's sleep, but with the current pandemic, maintaining a sleeping pattern might not come easily.

help with self isolation and Lockdown
In light of the current news, there is no better time to promote self-care, positivity, and ways to maintain a stable mental-wellbeing than now.
There’s understandably a lot of panic in the air, ‘panic’ being a term that is familiar to some more often than others, this can automatically prove difficult for many.
Alongside the uncertainty of the upcoming weeks and months, a lot of us are already ‘working from home’, ’self-isolating’, or ‘in quarantine’.

Introducing the Well Being Hive
Pause, connect and flourish – it’s often a hard thing to do when leading a busy and fast-paced lifestyle, but the Well Being Hive is here to help.
The Well Being Hive Cornwall is an independent psychotherapy, counselling and wellbeing practice, based at the Health and Wellbeing Innovation Centre, Truro.
Sometimes our health and psychological wellbeing can be compromised and difficulties in our life, whether small or large, can take over and feel overwhelming.