How to Improve Sleep Hygiene: 9 Tips for Better Sleep and Daily Performance

How to Improve Sleep Hygiene: 9 Tips for Better Sleep and Daily Performance

Sleep is an essential pillar of health, alongside nutrition and exercise. Yet, in the hustle of modern life, many of us underestimate its importance. Prioritizing good sleep hygiene—habits and practices that promote quality sleep—can make a significant difference in daily functioning, mental well-being, and overall health. Here, we’ll explore why sleep hygiene matters and offer practical tips for creating a sleep routine […]

Kathryn Barton2025-09-18T13:59:01+01:00July 24th, 2025|Skills Training, Sleep, Tips, Well-being|

Occupational Therapy and Stress Reduction: An Holistic Approach to Well-being

In today’s fast-paced world, stress has become an all-too-common part of our daily lives. Whether it’s work-related pressure, managing personal responsibilities, or coping with health challenges, stress can take a toll on our physical and mental well-being. Occupational Therapy (OT) offers a unique and holistic approach to managing stress, helping individuals improve their quality of life by promoting balance, meaningful activities, and self-care.

What is Occupational Therapy?

Occupational Therapy is a client-centered healthcare profession that focuses […]

Kathryn Barton2024-12-11T12:49:42+00:00December 11th, 2024|Breathing, Occupational Therapy, Skills Training, Tips, Well-being|

The Power of Breathing Right: Why Proper Breathing is Essential for Your Health and Well-being

In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, we often overlook one of the most fundamental aspects of our existence: breathing. It’s something we do unconsciously, without much thought. However, the way we breathe plays a crucial role in our overall health and well-being. Proper breathing techniques can have profound effects on our physical, mental, and emotional […]

Kathryn Barton2024-09-16T12:42:23+01:00September 16th, 2024|Breathing, Tips, Well-being|

What is Reframing?

In this blog post, we will be exploring the idea of reframing thoughts, explaining how to do this technique and its benefits. Did you read our previous blog about early intervention? Read it here.

What is reframing?

Reframing is a cognitive tool often used in therapy to help an individual shift their perspective. In the 1960’s, American psychiatrist Aaron Temkin Beck developed ‘Cognitive therapy’ which […]

Emily2022-12-01T11:51:23+00:00December 1st, 2022|Mental Health, Tips|

Nutrition and Hydration Week 2022

The theme this year is: Reinforce, Focus and Energise

Monday 14th – 20th March is national nutrition and hydration week. The aim is to educate on the importance of hydration and nutrition for our body and mind. Here at KMA, we promote healthy living, which often comes hand in hand with recovery from ill-health.

*Please note it is […]

Emily2022-03-06T14:21:38+00:00March 6th, 2022|Mental Health, Tips|

The Science Behind Hydration

Hydration is defined as replenishing a lack of water in the body and according to the NHS website, they recommend we drink 6-8 cups of water a day (roughly about 2 litres of water a day).

Read more about this here: https://www.nhsinform.scot/campaigns/hydration

So what is the science behind being hydrated?

Drinking water is good for you, we […]

Emily2022-02-13T14:57:09+00:00January 16th, 2022|Tips|

Welcome 2022

We hope you were able to enjoy the Christmas break with your loved ones. Although this time of year can be tricky for some, it is also an opportunity to reflect on the past 12 months, and well what a year we have all had.

Hopefully, the new year brings with it new goals, aspirations, motivations and although it is […]

Emily2022-01-06T13:10:48+00:00January 6th, 2022|Tips|

Burnout – Let’s Talk About It

What is Burnout?

In 2019 ‘burnout’ was recognised by the WHO (World Health Organisation) as an occupational phenomenon. Burnout is a state of emotional, mental and physical exhaustion that is usually caused by exposure to excessive stress. This could be down to events in someone’s personal life, environmental factors or even […]

Emily2021-08-20T11:04:26+01:00August 20th, 2021|Mental Health, Tips|

The Importance Of Sleep On Health

The Importance of Sleep on Health

How often would you say you get a good night sleep? Although the definition of ‘good night’ will vary from person to person, it can loosely be defined as at least 7 hours of uninterrupted sleep where you wake feeling refreshed and revitalised. Albeit this is easier said than done, a good sleep schedule is imperative to our mental […]

Emily2021-07-20T16:44:30+01:00July 20th, 2021|Mental Health, Tips, Uncategorised|

Anxious About Normality? We Have Some Expert Tips To Share

Anxious About Normality?

man standing alone After months of uncertainty, restrictions are beginning to lift in the UK, the prospect of ‘normality’ is closer than ever.

But how are you feeling? For many, the excitement may be highly motivating, but for others, they could be feeling extremely anxious about what the future may look like. But it’s okay to also feel a mix […]

Emily2021-04-22T10:37:16+01:00April 22nd, 2021|Mental Health, Tips|