Self-image – From a psychology students perspective.

If you're frequent user of social media you'll be no stranger to the negative comments and feelings of inadequacy that can come about through using it. A few people I follow have used the platform to expose some of the comments they receive on a daily basis, and the harmful effect it has had on…

‘Beach body’ ready – is there such a thing?

First of all, I would just like to say that getting 'summer ready' shouldn't be your only focus when it comes to going on holiday and enjoying your summer. I think we are so quick to focus on getting 'bikini ready' these days, rather than looking forward to the actual holiday itself. Remember, you're on…

How to Feel Confident in a Gym

I completely get that Gyms can be scary places at times. There is nothing more intimidating than when you're first starting out, and it feels like everyone else around you knows exactly what they're doing, how to work everything, and you really don't. But everyone feels like this initially, the key is to keep going. I'll…

The Impact of Diet on Mental Health

Yes, food really does affect your mood. When you think about what effects your mental health, the typical answers are stress, self-esteem, and relationship issues, to name but a few, however, we often underestimate the impact that food has on our mental health. When you consider the science behind it and the growing evidence that food…