Embracing Positivity: Navigating Chronic Illness with a Hopeful Mindset When we are going through hard times, it may feel like the weight of the world is on our shoulders. Living with a chronic illness often compounds this feeling, making everyday…

Life is full of unexpected challenges and changes that can affect our happiness, mental wellbeing, confidence, and daily life. From minor inconveniences to significant life events, how we respond to these changes can profoundly impact our mental health. One powerful…

In a world where everything’s gone global, we are local. Here in Neath, South Wales, being a local business means more than just operating in a community—it means being part of the community’s very fabric. Every street corner, every familiar face, every…

As the clock strikes midnight and the world bids farewell to another chapter, the arrival of the New Year brings about a time of reflection, renewal, and anticipation. The onset of January 1st creates a canvas of possibilities upon which…

Positive psychology is becoming an increasingly popular branch of psychology. Positive psychology is the ‘scientific study of what makes life worth living’. It focuses on factors which encourage individuals to cultivate positive emotions, acknowledge and use their character strengths, establish…

Life can be very challenging especially when so much is going on in the world and it’s easy to fall into a negative spiral. You might be struggling with something at work or home, exhausted from caring for family members,…

Here’s a film that will make you smile! A bit naughty as the title suggests and quite daft with no fast car chases barring one taxi! No-one gets shot or maimed, no guts blood or glory – sorry thrill-seekers! It…

We love positive news and positive psychology at The Health Dispensary so an article we came across about the research of feel-good movies really tickled our fancy! Movies frequently referred to as feel-good include comedies, animated films and, of course,…

Let’s start as always with the good news! A study from the American College of Cardiology has shown drinking moderate amounts of alcohol can reduce stress-related signals which could lead to heart disease. The researchers have said this is the…

During Mental Health Awareness week, I’d been thinking about what that really means. Awareness days are abundant these days and becoming ever more creative- my particular favourite is “Talk like a Pirate day”. Awareness days can be fun or frivolous…