Dealing With Setbacks. When we decide to tackle our stress we can be all gung-ho at the start, making many changes, but somewhere along the way things start to slip. It’s very common to have setbacks along the way to better mental and physical health. This is one reason why I suggest weekly reviews and… Read More Staying On Top Of Your Stress.
Date night doesn’t have to incorporate activities, grand gestures and expensive night outs. Sometimes keeping it simple can be better. They are also great opportunities to step outside the norm of daily life and reduce the stress you feel as a couple. They are also vital to maintaining your relationship because after the kids leave… Read More Why Date Nights Are Critical To Your Relationship?
Those of us who have become obsessed with trying to control everything around us may not realize we are doing it. So our first step as always is to recognise we are doing using this type of behaviour. We can liken this type of behaviour as trying to use our body to hold back floodwaters.… Read More 4 Key Tips To Letting Go Of Controlling Behaviour.
Coercive control is a type of abuse in which there is a consistent pattern of controlling, coercive and threatening behaviour. It is often associated with emotional abuse, but can also cover physical, financial and sexual abuse by a partner, boyfriend/girlfriend, husband/wife or ex. Coercive control is when a person uses ‘coercion’ or manipulation to control… Read More What Is Coercive Control In An Intimate Relationship?
There are many types of anxiety. If you or a loved one suffers from anxiety it is important that you visit your doctor for a proper diagnosis. Then firstly reach out for professional therapy and secondly find out as much as you can about the type of anxiety it is. In this way you can… Read More Common Types Of Anxiety.
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.
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