Money’s impact on our well-being
By Kamalyn Kaur Money and finance can have a significant impact and influence on our mental health in a number of ways: · Financial stability is important because it also provides emotional and psychological safety. Constantly worrying about money; your finances; or how your next bill will get paid is not a fun experience for […]
Money worries and how to break the cycle
By Georgina Sturmer, Counsellor MBACP Everyday life can be overwhelming. We are bombarded with news, messages and notifications all pulling us in different directions. This can be difficult to cope with, even if everything else is running smoothly. But if you have underlying worries about money, about paying your bills, about feeding your family, about […]
Why money matters to mental well-being
By Dr. Hana Patel, NHS GP & Medico-Legal Expert Witness. Financial and money worries are often reasons that patients consult with me, as, this can impact on our mental health. Sadly with the increased cost-of-living pressures, I am seeing first hand with patients how this can lead to more financial stress. Having mental health issues […]
Cash-flow philosophy from a former monk
For the winter issue of Hopezine, Erica asks STEVIE SHAW, a former monk, what his money tips are. In his philosophical article here, he reveals all… “MONEY DOESN’T GROW ON TREES!” By Stevie Shaw “You need to buck your ideas up sonny Jim,” shouted Father. “Money doesn’t grow on trees, you know!” My father always […]
Double drams for Dad!
“A dram for Dad,An evergreen present,Beautifully festive,A gift so pleasant.A Bladnoch or a 47,Both alluring gifts,Sent from heaven.” Erica Crompton, Hopezine’s Editor As the weather starts to change, and the colour of the sky begins to turn whitish grey, my thoughts turn to Christmas gifts. My Dad is the one person who again and again, […]
Welcome to autumn 2023 Hopezine!
Editor’s letter Welcome to autumn’s Hopezine, an ode tothe animals we take care of.In this special issue, award-winning authorsfrom my publishers Victorina Press, pentheir own vignettes about the pets theylove. I’ve taken to bird twitching. And aProfessor of Psychology tells us all aboutthe benefits of taking care of a pet, forbetter mental health.The cover art […]
Caring for pets is good for us by Professor David Clark-Carter
By Professor David Clark-CarterIt’s a formula that works and there’s robust science to supportthe idea that caring for a pet is good for our mental health.At nearby Staffordshire University, Emeritus Professor ofPsychology, David Clark-Carter, agrees that caring for animalsand pets can both remedy some of the factors that contributeto poor well-being.Speaking to Hopezine, he writes:“Loneliness, […]
My life as a cat servant by Amanda Huggins
Every cat that has ever employed me has been a madcap character.I’ve saved adult ducks and rabbits (and the neighbour’s kid’s soft toys)from the jaws of expert hunters, climbed a rickety fire escape to rescue adeaf, cross-eyed tom who scarred me for life in the process, andcollected another (the Devil’s own spawn) from the Yorkshire […]
Double decker dogs by Wendy Beasley
By Wendy BeasleyFor most people, taking the dog out in the car is not a problem, but the logisticsof travelling with four, five or even more dogs is akin to a military operation.I am one of the relatively few dog owners that take part in the little known,but challenging and exciting competition called working trials. […]
Spring-a-doodle-do! By Gail Aldwin
I’ve never been a pet owner although my husband is proud of the goldfish livingin our pond. When we moved to Dorset in 2007, our children begged us to get adog but we didn’t succumb. This year, my now grown-up daughter announced shewanted a puppy. I was underwhelmed at the prospect but watched her gettingmore […]