by David Osborn-Cook | Nov 18, 2025 | Articles
We’ve all been trapped in a negative thought spiral where one negative thing happens and we start heading down a rabbit hole with it – overthinking it all. What we need is some positive upward spiralling. One of the classic negative spirals is when a friend...
by David Osborn-Cook | Nov 11, 2025 | Articles
Anxiety seems to lurk behind every corner we turn. We worry about our identity, the environment, economic uncertainty, conflict, our own expectations and those of others on us. But there’s a well-known secret in third wave therapy and cognitive therapy that helps us...
by David Osborn-Cook | Nov 4, 2025 | Articles
It’s highly likely that you’re aware that deep breathing can help calm anxiety. But have you ever asked yourself why this simple breath movement can be so effective? It’s all to do with the miraculous connection between your breath and your nervous system. Introducing...
by David Osborn-Cook | Oct 28, 2025 | Articles
This is another nugget of 50 from my book, ‘Unlocking My Greatest Self’ – a practical guide to surviving and thriving in a crazy 21st century world. Follow the steps towards the end of this piece to gain calm and re-centre yourself into the present. With deep...
by David Osborn-Cook | Oct 21, 2025 | Articles
Breathing is a basic function of us humans. But we can get it so wrong and make things worse. I always teach breathing techniques with my anxious clients as it’s the basis of achieving calm. You might be stressed out at work, or anxious about socialising and meeting...
