Age is just a number. But have you ever felt years beyond your chronological age due to stress? Facing chronic worries can cause you to experience significant cognitive declines. This might be making repeated mistakes at work, forgetting important dates or details and finding yourself struggling to keep up with tasks that used to be second-nature to you.

If any of this sounds relatable, don't worry. There are simple ways you can work towards boosting your cognitive functioning and recovering your mental energy.

In this week’s guest blog post, Drew Allen, shares five tips that will help you combat stress and build a healthy foundation for future mental growth.

Computers in old science fiction movies - and in real life, at the time - used to be the size of a room or building, and the only dangers associated with them were that they may try to take over the world.. Now, we can fit them in our pockets, and despite their value for finding information quickly, getting directions, contacting friends and family at the touch of a button, or sourcing emergency help instantly, there is a real risk of developing an addiction towards our devices.

This week, guest writer Patrick Bailey explores the benefits and pitfalls of technology, and why it’s important for us to put our devices down - even if it’s just for a little while.

If you feel overwhelmed or stressed with the pressures of your work, circumstances in your personal life or the ever-changing world, prioritising your mental health is a great way to work towards staying calm and energised. Today, many individuals across the world are using meditation as a way to prioritise their mental health and wellbeing.

Starting a meditative practice can be quite daunting. So, in this week’s guest blog post, contributor Emma Wilson shares several ways to get started with your own meditation practice.