Why is it that images of the sea make us feel better? Can looking at a picture or a film of the sea really make a difference to how we feel? It might not feel quite as good as standing on the shore – tasting the salt on our skin, and feeling the sand between… More Why do images of the sea make us feel better?
Why does the sound of the sea soothe us? Does the sound of the sea reawaken ancient neural maps formed in our brain – from when we relied on the sea for food and safety? Or does the sound transport us back to the womb? Is it the ocean’s rhythm and tone? Or the effect… More The sound of the sea
A mindful beach clean may just be one of the very best things we can do to boost our mental health when we’re experiencing eco-anxiety… So how could beach cleaning help you to manage your fears about the environmental crisis? Well, years of clearing tiny pieces of plastic and brightly coloured “fishermen’s kisses” from my… More Managing eco-anxiety: the beach clean
I wrote an article recently for the Art of Healthy Living… It was all about the many physical and emotional health benefits of cold water sea swimming. An endorphin-releasing metabolic boost, glowing skin, increased confidence and reduced stress – what are you waiting for…? You can read the full article over here. Here’s a little… More The many benefits of cold water sea swimming…