Last week I talked about taking a step back and recognize our own thought patterns. We began by using our journal to identify which thought patterns affect us. When we recognize our thought patterns we can then challenge each of these. So each time you notice one when completely your journal please do take the… Read More 1 Tip To Help Challenge Your Negative Thinking.
One advantage of using a journal, or brain dump, is to help you recognise negative thought patterns. Writing about your thoughts and feelings will help you to start to see any negative patterns that may be keeping your thinking trapped. As well as making your mental health worse. If you don’t use a journal then… Read More Negative Thought Patterns To Watch For.
An increase in negative thinking, a lack of concentration, tempers flaring and a lack of sleep are all early warning signs of stress levels increasing. Stress can trigger us to keep running a negative cycle over and over in our heads. We don’t seem to get a break from those negative thoughts when we try… Read More Using A Stress Journal.
Having a routine, and sticking to it, is an incredible way to develop new habits. But we need to remember it will take time to develop these new routines. So don’t be too hard on yourself as you proceed. But how do morning and evening routines help us to feel more in control of life? The Benefits Of… Read More Feel More In Control Of Life By Creating Morning And Evening Routines.
Bad days happen to everyone. We can have a really stressful day with the kids, at work, with our family, etc. These kinds of days zap your energy, your mood, and your sense of self-esteem and confidence to low levels. Days like this can be very tough and can create a lack of motivation that… Read More Create An Emergency Self-Care Kit For Bad Days.
We all need to have the proper support system in place. I don’t care how independent you think you might be, you still need the support of solid, positive people. People you know you can count on. But what does that support system look like? Put Appropriate Supports In Place To Help You. Everyone needs… Read More Surround Yourself With The Proper Support System.
We are all so busy that exercise doesn’t come up on our to-do list that often. But it really doesn’t matter what type of exercise we do as long as we do something. Neither does it matter where you start from. No matter your fitness level or age exercise will benefit you. If you haven’t… Read More No Time For Exercise? Do This!
We all want what is best for our children in life. We want them to grow into healthy and happy adults. Part of being mentally healthy is to have good resilience. But how do we help our child to build resilience? What does resilience even mean? What Is Resilience? If we are resilient we are… Read More 7 Key Components Needed To Build Resilience In Children.
We previously talked about what self-confidence is and when it developments in children. This week it’s time to look at one way a parent can help their child to build their self-confidence. Make Sure They Know You Love Them Unconditionally. Above any other technique you may use make sure your child knows you love them… Read More 1 Tip That Will Build Self Confidence In Children.
Parenting is all about helping our child become self-confident, independent, resilient adults. It is of course our job to protect them too. But as they grow we need to provide opportunities to develop, learn and grown healthy skills they can take with them into adulthood. These opportunities will help build their self-confidence. But what is… Read More Self-Confidence And Children.
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