Laurel Cook, Author at Wise Institute

Looking after our wellbeing so we can look after yours

The last 18 months have been tough on the community. For so many people, it’s been a prolonged period of […]

When a part of our body hurts or does not function properly, we’ll often assume there is an underlying physical […]

Feelings of anxiety, worry and fear are normal at any age, including in childhood. Most of the time, these feelings […]

You’ve probably heard the saying about “waking up on the wrong side of the bed”. When we don’t get enough […]

If you’re part of the lesbian gay, bi, transgender, queer, intersex or asexual (LGBTQIA+) community and find yourself struggling with […]

Having a new baby can be both an exciting and challenging time for parents. Between sleepless nights, changes in hormones, […]

Feeling anxious, worried and fearful from time to time is a normal part of life. However, if anxiety is overwhelming, […]

Chances are you’ve heard of the term “mindfulness” – but what exactly is it, and is it something you should […]

Music is a powerful thing for us humans. It brings people together, evokes memories and entertains us. Music can make […]

As the COVID-19 pandemic began to unfold, businesses and employees alike had to rapidly adapt to working remotely. Many of […]