Why is this important? If you do something for long enough it becomes a habit, whether beneficial or not. Think about it for a moment though: If you’ve bitten your nails for years with no real benefit in doing so then it can be hard to break that...
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Last week we looked at reflections as opposed to resolutions. This week I want to outline why therapy can be so insightful for those struggling with feelings of low self-esteem and feeling lost or adrift. This quote really captures the essence of...
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Every week we have read how hard the year has been with the virus and its huge impact on the world. There isn’t much more I can add to how horrendously it has impacted upon day-to-day life and the things we perhaps previously took for granted...
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I’ve looked at self-care already in December but I think it still needs more focus; I haven’t said enough on the matter yet! Recently I’ve seen this month bring a much bigger mix of positive and negatives up for people depending on their...
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For many of us it’s been a tough time with family members perhaps in differing tiers to us, lockdown number 2 and a general sense of enough is enough, yet still mustering the energy to keep safe and keep healthy by following the guidelines...
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“Life is what happens to you whilst you’re busy making other plans” John Lennon If this quote resonates with you then I challenge you to take a step back and consider if you’ve ever made plans to combat the stress in your life, or if you tend to...
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I got really wrapped up in what I was doing, training, counselling and research and was loving every second of it! Until September. September was crucial milestone for me- my dissertation was due for submission; work was busy both contract-wise...
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This falls on 10 October and it presents a great opportunity to address the elephant in the room that is Mental Health. It’s a really important topic and even more so right now when so many of us are either struggling ourselves or watching others...
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Do you find yourself sometimes stuck in a particular pattern of thinking then find that overall, your mood isn’t where you’d like it to be? Gloom sets in and everything else also seems gloomy, therefore it can be hard to see the way forward. As a...
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You’re setting off for work feeling: Angry; Frustrated; and Anxious You’ve: Slept badly, and Forgotten to finish something yesterday that was urgent You’re: Dreading work; Expecting a repetitive day; Second guessing the conversations for the day...
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I’ve had many, many, requests about sleep issues lately so it seems appropriate to share my tips with you on such an important and necessary topic… as I write this prior to a 7am shift feeling a little worn out already! I’ve blogged on...
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Seeing a loved one self-destruct or suffer can be heart-breaking. Feelings of helplessness and wanting to rescue them can be overwhelming. I get many enquires on behalf of people and I can truly understand that sentiment of wanting to help and...
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