Sophie Le Reste

Nurture your heart this February with a mindful exploration of love—from Valentine’s Day traditions to Hindu gods of love—plus practical self-care rituals to support emotional wellbeing all month long.

It is now turning 3 years since I decided that my mental and emotional well-being deserved better. Some of us gets interesting effects from drinking alcohol. No need to drink much, just having some kind of alcohol in our bodies seem to change the way we think and behave without us always consciously noticing. What I have noticed recently is the couple of times I wondered about having a drink...and then realising what I wanted was an escape, a moment without having to be "on top of it" (i.e...

Since I went on a solo escape in Brighton for New Year's I have been reflecting on surface-level conversations and how they often signal avoidance, blocking the emotional depth our wellness journey craves. And as we step into 2026...I realise... I need depth to connect... ​ Psychological Roots Avoidance stems from fear of vulnerability, rooted in attachment styles like anxious or avoidant patterns common in dating, although also happening in some friendships too. FUN FACT: neuroscience...