Rest is best - we know this not only from decades of scientific enquiry, but from our lived experience every day. Neuroscientist and sleep specialist Matthew Walker sums up the importance of sleep as “the single most effective thing we can do to reset our brain and body health each day” in his global bestseller Why We Sleep.

Unfortunately, this cure-all has become elusive or problematic for growing numbers. A study published in June 2020 found that 63% of the UK public reported their sleep had been worse since lockdown was announced in March. Half of those surveyed said their sleep was more disturbed than usual - which is often caused by stress and can itself increase stress levels. Many of us exist in a perpetual state of tired but wired, reliant on coffee and cakes for an energy boost during the way, and sleep aids at night when we struggle to switch off.

We know that, for one, exercise is good for the brain. Regular exercise improves memory and allows one to have better cognition. However, there seems to be more to walking than being one of the most accessible forms of exercise. That’s because walking can help stir a person's creativity.

Science itself has confirmed that walking awakens a person's creative side. So, what is it about walking that leads to a person's creative brilliance? In this guest blog post, Jean Deruiter, explores the excellent benefits daily walks can have on your creativity.

The act of journaling is to use pen and paper to write down your thoughts in your every day life, or during any distressing moments of your day. Journaling can be an incredibly helpful way to process complex thoughts and emotions, and it can also help you promote a more positive outlook on life.

Additionally, journaling can lead to a sense of self discovery, as you unravel your most complex thoughts on a blank page. In this guest blog post, Lauren Groff shares tips for getting started with journaling, as well as how it can help improve your mental health.