Self-Care In The Darker Months
As we head into autumn and the darker months, some people struggle due to the nights drawing in early and the temperatures dropping. I've put together a short list of tips for self-care in the darker months which might be helpful. Self-care in the darker months 1. Get...
Are You A People Pleaser?
Do you think you might be a people pleaser? Is it having an impact on your life? In this post I talk about the things to look out for which might indicate you're a people pleaser, and how you can consider addressing it. What is a 'people pleaser'? One of the most...
Why It’s Important To Do What You Love
I don't know about you, but lockdown has certainly give me time to think and re-evaluate my life and the direction it was going in. Over the years, I've spent the majority of my spare time attending training courses to develop my skills and expertise in order to...
What Stops People Making Changes?
We see it a lot, especially on social media. We're told that if we want to see change then we have to work for it, no excuses. The famous slogan "Just Do It" comes to mind here. However, if it's so easy, why doesn't everyone just "do it"? What stops people making...
Is It Time For A Change?
Given the title of this post, my guess is if you're reading this you've gotten to a point in your life where you're thinking it's time for a change. You're not alone. I've been here many times myself! I've felt stuck in relationships, jobs I no longer enjoyed, and...
4 Self-Care Strategies For Better Mental Wellbeing
We tend to put other people's needs and wants first, but we rarely seem to find the time to look after our own. Life can be stressful, so it's important that we use self-care strategies for better mental wellbeing. 4 self-care strategies for better mental wellbeing 1....
7 Ways To Help With Low Self-Esteem
Having low self-esteem can leave us feeling paralysed and stop us doing the things we enjoy. In this post I talk about 7 ways to help with low self-esteem to get you unstuck. What causes low self-esteem? Low self-esteem can be a consequence of different life...
6 Ways To Deal With Negative Body Image
It seems as though negative body image is becoming an issue for more and more people. I have colleagues who work with children as young as seven years' old who are unhappy with their bodies, which is hugely sad. Unfortunately, if us adults are preoccupied with how we...
Mindfulness Exercises: Take The 30 Day Challenge!
I've talked before about mindfulness exercises on the blog. I'm always keen to try to improve my mindfulness practice. So, it was great to be gifted the 30 Day Mindfulness Challenge pack from Mind Panda. I was excited to see what new ideas this would give me. But...
Eating Disorders Signs – What To Look For
In this post I look at the common eating disorders' signs and symptoms - Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, and Binge Eating Disorder. I also discuss Orthorexia, which isn't a recognised eating disorder in the diagnostic manuals. However, I feel it's worth mentioning...